Dessert stars

Paradise Ridge Winery, Russian River Valley, Ode to Joy, Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Lots of complexity in this wine, with honey galore – very reminiscent of Sauternes. This dessert wine was crafted to honor the memory of Marijke Byck-Hoenselaars. 44 degrees brix at harvest. Winemaker Dan Barwick. P&B in Santa Rosa. 13.2% $28.99 for a 375ml at Bottle Barn. PRWinery

Hart’s Desire, Russian River Valley, Ponzo Vineyard, Late Harvest, Zinfandel 2006 1 of 4 bottles opened was corked. 7% RS after 35 degrees brix at harvest Bottled in Cloverdale 14.2% $17.99 at Bottle Barn for a 375ml bottle Hart’s Desire

Pedroncelli, Dry Creek Valley, Four Grapes, Vintage Port 2003 This wine has the structure one associates with the vintage versions from the Duoro. The grapes behind this wine are Tinta Madeira, Souzao, Touriga and Tinta Cao. The wine was aged in oak for 2 years. P&B in Geyserville 19.6% $11.99 at Bottle Barn and $15.99 at Traverso’s for a 500ml bottle Pedroncelli

About RJ

Ray Johnson is the Executive Director of the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University. He writes about food and wine, his travels and the business of wine. He makes his home in Sonoma County, California.
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