by Ray Johnson | Nov 26, 2008 | California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Napa Valley
Bouchaine, Napa Valley – Carneros, Estate, Chardonnay 2006 The nose combines freshly split oak, vanilla, toast and stone fruits. The mouth is full-on richness with oak essence and butter layered over peaches and green apples – very nice. The wine received...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 26, 2008 | Cayuga Lake, Finger Lakes, New York
Cayuga Ridge Estate, Cayuga Lake, Cayuga Cuvee This wine is very aromatic, sporting candied fruit and floral notes. The flavor is quite reminiscent of Riesling with zippy lime and plenty of acidity – very refreshing. There is no indication of vintage on the...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 25, 2008 | Dry Creek Valley, Late harvest red, Sonoma County, Zinfandel
Bella, Dry Creek Valley, Late Harvest, Zinfandel 2004 If you can imagine drying some blackberries and dusting them with black pepper, that’s what this wine smells like. The jammy fruit really pops in the mouth and is beautifully sweet. P&B in Healdsburg...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 25, 2008 | Greece, Nemea, Saint George
Domaine Skouras, Nemea, Aghiorghitiko, Saint George 2006 The grape is spelled both ways on the label thus the redundancy that you see in my post – good for both sides of the Atlantic. The nose features dried and fresh fruits, some prunes and brown spices. The...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 25, 2008 | Beaujolais, Burgundy, France, Gamay, Nouveau
Joseph Drouhin, Beaujolais, Nouveau 2008 This is a very clean Nouveau with traditional bubble gum in the nose. The mouth is an explosion of the fruity style you expect, with tart acidity and a bit of tannic grab – nice. Mis by Drouhin, negociant eleveur a Beaune...
