Daily Archives: May 1, 2009

Dashe Late Harvest Zinfandel 2007

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Dashe, Dry Creek Valley, Late Harvest Zinfandel 2007 Candied berries in a glass, leaping out to greet your nose! The mouth repeats this theme in a very luscious, super-fruity way – brilliant. The grapes measured 40 degrees brix at harvest … Continue reading →

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Trione Bordeaux Blend 2005

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Trione, Alexander Valley, Geyserville Ranch, Red Wine 2005 In the nose there is cassis and tobacco, a blend of California and Bordeaux. In the mouth, there is the taste of dark chocolate and berries and a fully-structured palate – just … Continue reading →

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Amphora Zin 2006

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Amphora, Dry Creek Valley, Zinfandel 2006 There’s a healthy dose of black pepper in the nose along with jammy fruit. This Zin is very polished in the mouth, very dense and full of fruit. P&B by Hutchinson Wines in Healdsburg … Continue reading →

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Bella Syrah

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Bella, Alexander Valley, Big River Ranch, Syrah 2005 There’s jammy black fruit in the nose and a little bit of tar and reductive character when first open. In the mouth, the wine is chewy and oaky with a bit of … Continue reading →

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Quivira Rose 2008

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Quivira, Dry Creek Valley Wine Creek Ranch, Grenache, Rose 2008 In the nose the fruit is ever so fresh, featuring citrus and strawberries. In the mouth there’s plenty of acidity, a little phenolic grip and a sense of the alcohol … Continue reading →

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