by Ray Johnson | Feb 12, 2009 | Burgundy, Cote de Beaune, Cote de Nuits, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Pinot Noir
Domaine de Montille, Bourgogne 2005 Mint combines with vibrant red fruits in the nose. The mouth is quite concentrated, full of acidity and a tannic veneer. Lay this down for a few years. This is from the famous De Montille family. Mis en bouteille a Volnay. 13%...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 12, 2009 | California, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands
Belle Glos, Monterey County, Santa Lucia Highlands, Las Alturas Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2006 There’s smoke, liquer-like fruit and dusty cedar in the nose while the mouth follows through with warmth and earthiness on a supple blanket. Winemaker Joseph Wagner of the...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 12, 2009 | Arroyo Seco, California, Monterey County, Riesling
Ventana Vineyards, Monterey, Arroyo Seco, Riesling 2007 I only had a fleeting chance to taste this wine during the segment with Henry on KRON when we blasted through the sweeps winners of this year’s Chronicle Wine Competition. Tonight I get to take it slow and...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 11, 2009 | Media
I’ll be on the air with host Lynn Chamberlain later today at 4:00 p.m. pst, on VinVillageRadio, a weekly “wine & dine” talk-radio show. We’ll be discussing the results of the Chronicle Wine Competition and my upcoming class at Sonoma State, Wine...
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...
