by Ray Johnson | Jan 22, 2009 | Burgundy, France, Pinot Noir
Domaine Bernard Dugat-Py, Bourgogne 2005 I’m afraid that there are some bound-up sulfur issues making this wine reek of H2S. After 2 hours the wine has cleaned up but how many people will wait that long hoping that this wine will shine. In the mouth it is...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 22, 2009 | Burgundy, France, Pinot Noir
Domaine Perrot-Minot, Cuvee Martine, Pinot Noir, Red Table Wine 2005 There are brambles and green herbs intertwined with the cherries in the nose of this wine. The palate is tight and acidic, tasting of tart cherries while being shrouded in astringency. 12% $19.99 at...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 22, 2009 | California, Mt. Harlan, Pinot Noir, San Benito County
Calera, Mt. Harlan, Selleck Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2005 Cherries and a kiss of oak mark the nose while the mouth is an elegant expression of cherries and suppleness without being flabby. P&B in Hollister 15% $62.49 at Bottle Barn Calera
by Ray Johnson | Jan 22, 2009 | Anderson Valley, California, Mendocino County, Pinot Noir
Londer Vineyards, Anderson Valley, Paraboll, Pinot Noir 2006 There’s doughy notes infused with caramel and a spiritous character. In the mouth, the wine is stamped with a sweet oaky essense and a supple texture. The grapes for this wine were sourced from the...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 22, 2009 | Burgundy, France, Pinot Noir
Domaine Anne Gros, Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2006 Give it a bit of time to blow off a little stink and then the red fruits come alive with a sense of earthiness and a little stemmy character. This certainly a chewy Pinot and a little on the green side of flavor...
