by Ray Johnson | Nov 14, 2008 | Bourgogne Passetoutgrain, Burgundy, France, Gamay, Pinot Noir
Domaine Jean Tardy & Fils, Bourgogne Passetoutgrain, Vieilles Vignes 2006 The nose features lively black fruit, black licorice and a little volatility. The mouth is quite fruity, with a fresh juicy character, vitamin C like sharp acidity and a little bit of green...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 14, 2008 | California, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County
Kendall-Jackson, Santa Barbara 63% and Monterey County 37%, Grand Reserve, Pinot Noir 2005 There’s sweet, candied fruit smells and a supple, fruity palate graced by the sweetness of oak. The grapes are all Pinot Noir. The wine was aged in 100% French oak (36%...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 14, 2008 | California, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands
Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards, Santa Lucia Highlands, Pinot Noir 2000 This winery just won sweepstakes red at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition for one of its 2005 single vineyard bottlings from the Sonoma Coast. This regional bottling takes us back in time 8...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 14, 2008 | Burgundy, Chardonnay, France
Domaine Anne Gros, Bourgogne, Chardonnay 2001 The last time I poured this it wasn’t a big hit but it really showed nicely. Today it’s pushing a little further over the hill with more nuttiness and volatility that will put off some. Yet I love the...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 14, 2008 | Burgundy, France, Marsannay, Pinot Noir, Rosé
Domaine Bart, Marsannay, Rose 2007 The nose combines strawberries and minerality. The red fruits carry through in the mouth with a creamy texture and acidity for freshness. This is a nice example of the appellation and a fair price as rose wines keep going up in price...
