by Ray Johnson | May 15, 2009 | California, Knights Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County
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. Besides the Sauvignon there is 9%...
by Ray Johnson | May 15, 2009 | California, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County
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 alcohol showing. 35% of the wine...
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...
