by Ray Johnson | Feb 5, 2009 | Canada, Ice Wine, Late Harvest White, Niagara Peninsula, Riesling, White Dessert
Inniskillin, Niagara Peninsula, Ice Wine, Riesling 2006 The nose is a medley of fruits with lots of honey. The dried apricot essence comes through vividly in the rich and thick palate. RS of 220 grams per litre. Bottled in Niagara-on-the-Lake 9.5% $61.69 for a 375ml...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 5, 2009 | Burgundy, Corton, Cote de Beaune, France, Pinot Noir, Volnay
Maison Ambroise, Corton, Le Rognet Grand Cru 1997 Quite youthful at this point, with nuttiness and cedar, earthiness and fruit on the ground. In the mouth this wine is still packed with flavor and the structure is still vivid. There’s great length and I expect...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 5, 2009 | California, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Dehlinger, Russian River Valley, Goldridge Vineyard, Estate Bottled, Pinot Noir 2006 This wine is all about warm and concentrated sweet fruit. P&B in Sebastopol 14.8% $59.99 at Bottle Barn Dehlinger Winery
by Ray Johnson | Feb 5, 2009 | Beaune, Burgundy, Cote de Beaune, France, Pinot Noir
Domaine des Croix, Beaune, Les Bressandes 1er Cru 2005 There’s earthiness, cinnamon and cloves in the nose, maybe a note of licorice as well. The mouth is quite structured, framing great concentration of flavor in a very young Burgundy. Mis en bouteille in...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 5, 2009 | California, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Paul Hobbs, Russian River Valley, Lindsay Estate Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2006 This wine delivers full concentration in the signature polished style of Hobbs. P&B in Sebastopol 14.8% $79.99 at Bottle Barn Paul Hobbs
