by Ray Johnson | May 13, 2009 | Burgundy, Corton, Cote de Nuits, Pinot Noir
Domaine de Montille, Corton, Clos du Roi, Grand Cru 2005 The nose is a bit closed yet but you can see the concentration in the mouth. There’s plenty of structure and a core of red fruit and an underlying note of oak to add complexity. This is from the famous...
by Ray Johnson | May 13, 2009 | Anderson Valley, California, Mendocino County, Pinot Noir
Handley, Anderson Valley, Pinot Noir 2006 This year the AV Pinot is a little warmer than in the past, with veery ripe berries showing through in the mouth. Winemaker Milla Handley. P&B in Philo 14.5% $23.99 at Bottle Barn Handley
by Ray Johnson | May 13, 2009 | Burgundy, Chambolle-Musigny, Cote de Nuits, France, Pinot Noir
Deux Montille, Chambolle-Musigny, “Les Babilleres” 2006 This is a very refined Burgundy, showing the charm associated with the appellation and the skillful winemaking of Alix. The acidity is a hallmark, encasing the cherry fruit along with an elegant mouthfeel. Tasted...
by Ray Johnson | May 13, 2009 | California, Carneros, Napa Valley, Pinot Noir
Fleury Estate Winery, Napa Valley, Carneros, Pinot Noir 2007 The smell is sweet, as of cherries and cream. In the mouth,the taste is reminiscent of cherry pie, with some brown spices and the texture is silky perfection. We tasted this at the winery on Saturday and...
by Ray Johnson | May 13, 2009 | California, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands
Siduri, Santa Lucia Highlands, Pisoni Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2007 The smell combines berries and the forest floor. In the mouth, the fruit is almost a bit liqueur-like, very ripe and a little warm. P&B in Santa Rosa 14.1% $47.99 at Bottle Barn Siduri Wines
