by Ray Johnson | May 22, 2009 | California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley, Zinfandel
Haywood, Sonoma Valley, Los Chamizal Vineyard, Estate, Zinfandel 2006 The nose puts together many facets of Zin. There’s pruniness, black pepper and a sense of Port. In the mouth, this is a structured Zin, supporting plenty of fruit and a long finish. Grown,...
by Ray Johnson | May 22, 2009 | California, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Rodney Strong, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Reserve, Pinot Noir 2006 The nose is shut down and the mouth is fairly astringent. I suspect a low level of TCA is cloaking the true nature of this wine. Tom Klein owner and Rick Sayre winemaker P&B Healdsburg...
by Ray Johnson | May 22, 2009 | California, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Woodenhead, Russian River Valley, Buena Tierra Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2006 There’s liqueur-like black fruit in the nose and a supple, ripe mouthful of berries.P&B in Forestville 14.5% $55 at the winery Woodenhead
by Ray Johnson | May 22, 2009 | California, Russian River Valley, Sangiovese, Sonoma County
Acorn, Russian River Valley, Alegria Vineyards, Sangiovese 2006 Cherry and vanilla mark the nose while the mouth features cherry fruit, Sangiovese’s characteristic acidity, a light dusting of tannin and a bit of creaminess – nice. The grapes for this wine...
by Ray Johnson | May 22, 2009 | California, Mourvedre, Rose, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley
Bedrock Wine Co., Sonoma Valley, Ode to Lulu, Rose of Mourvedre 2008 This is a broader style of rose reminiscent of the south of France with hints of brick to see a little added weight on the palate. The grapes for this wine came from vines planted in 1888. After...
