Daily Archives: January 15, 2009

Heitz Ink Grade Port

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Heitz Cellar, Napa Valley, Ink Grade Vineyard, Port nv Prunes mixed with chocolate and a sense of the fortifying spirit. The grapes behind this wine are the traditional Portuguese suspects of Touriga National, Sauzao, Tinta Cao, Tinta Amarells, Tinta Madeira … Continue reading →

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De La Montanya Pinot Noir 2005

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Ray Johnson

De La Montanya, Sonoma Coast, Flying Rooster Ranch 2005 This wine shines with sweet smells.  There’s candied fruit and perfume overlayed with earthiness.  The mouth features a boatload of fruit framed by ample acidity and a rising note of brett … Continue reading →

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Russian Hill Pinot 2006

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Russian Hill, Russian River Valley, Estate Vineyards, Pinot Noir 2006 In the nose there’s lots of sweet oak, freshly cut and laced with vanilla. In the mouth this wine is quite astringent as well as oaky. Winemaker Patrick Melley. Estate … Continue reading →

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Willowbrook Pinot Noir

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Willowbrook, Marin County, Pinot Noir 2007 Sweet black fruits dominate the nose with hints of vanilla. The mouth follows the same with a supple feel and ripe tannin in the background – an elegant wine. This bottling is one of … Continue reading →

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Paul Mathew Rose 2007

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Paul Mathew, Russian River Valley, Rose of Pinot Noir 2007 There’s cherry fruit and some spicy floral notes in the nose while the mouth of this wine has a very soft feel, some creaminess and a touch of sugar to … Continue reading →

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