Daily Archives: August 6, 2009

Chateau Lascombes 2005

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Chateau Lascombes, Margaux 2005 This wine is super toasty in the nose with hints of dark chocolate and cassis. The mouth is quite structured urging a good 10 years and more in the cellar, yet already the black fruit is … Continue reading →

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Franciscan Cabernet 2006

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Franciscan, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 This wine features lots of fruit overlayed with sweet vanilla. The oak adds richness. The tannins are ripe; there’s a nice long acidity as well as balance. This wine is quite approachable and ready … Continue reading →

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Rubissow Wines

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Ray Johnson

We had a great visit to Rubissow with our Wines of California & Europe class on the first day of August. I’ll post the notes on the estate next week but in the meantime here are two of their stars. … Continue reading →

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Raymond White 2008

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Raymond Vineyards, Napa Valley, Small Lot, White Wine 2008 This wine is crisp and ripe with the flavor of limes and oranges. The grapes behind this wine are 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Semillon. The Sauvignon was fermented and aged … Continue reading →

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