Daily Archives: May 15, 2009

Peter Michael L’Esprit des Pavots 2005

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Peter Michael Winery, Knights Valley, L’Esprit des Pavots 2005 There’s chocolate, oak, leather and Cassis in the nose. In the mouth this wine is quite structured, with great depth of flavor, a sense of glycerine adding to the viscosity while … Continue reading →

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Speedy Creek Cabernet 2005

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Speedy Creek, Knights Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 This is a very rustic style of Cabernet with a good whiff of the horse, herbaceous notes and a chewy texture. Proprietors the Burton family. P&B in Geyserville 14.9% $25.99 at Bottle Barn … Continue reading →

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Annapolis Zinfandel 2005

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Annapolis Winery, Sonoma Coast, Zinfandel 2005 This is a very jammy Zin. Proprietors are the Scalabrini family. P&B in Annapolis 16.6% $26 at the winery Annapolis Winery

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Hirsch Pinot 2006

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Hirsch Vineyards, Sonoma Coast, Pinot Noir 2006 There’s lots of sweet vanilla, loads of oak. This is very ripe, the essence of berries in the mouth with a supple texture. P&B in Cazadero 14.5% $59.99 at Bottle Barn Hirsch Vineyards

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Savanah-Chanelle Armagh 2006

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards, Sonoma Coast, Armagh Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2006 This is a sweet smelling Pinot, full of cherry liqueur. The mouth is driven by cherries as well, with plenty of acidity. This is a light-bodied wine with a bit of … Continue reading →

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Peter Michael L’Apres-Midi 2007

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Peter Michael Winery, Knights Valley, Sonoma County, Sauvignon Blanc 2007 The oak comes through in a big way along with the fruit. In the mouth this wine is quite rich, tropical and oaky with a glistening viscosity and great length. … Continue reading →

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Sonoma Coast Sauvignon 2006

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Sonoma Coast Vineyards, Sonoma Coast, Hummingbird Hill Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc 2006 This wine smells of candied citrus. In the mouth it is ripping with acidity yet rounded off a bit with some silkiness. There is also a sense of the … Continue reading →

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