Daily Archives: August 11, 2009

Ballatore Spumante

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Ballatore, California, Rosso Spumante nv The nose explodes with sweet red fruits. In the mouth it is quite fruity, tasting of cherries and strawberries in a light-bodied format with plenty of sweetness. The dosage is 76 grams per litre. The … Continue reading →

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Schramsberg Cremant 2004

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Schramsberg, North Coast, Cremant, Demi-Sec 2004 There’s sweet tropical fruit in the nose, with flowers and perfume. In the mouth this wine is lightly sweet, with a fruity core and a little bitterness. The grapes are 84% Flora, 9% Chardonnay, … Continue reading →

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Roederer L’Ermitage 2002

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley, L’Ermitage, Brut 2002 The nose opens with fresh biscuits, citrus and stone fruits, also calling to mind a freshly baked fruit tart. In the mouth this wine is very concentrated and full of the flavor of … Continue reading →

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Gloria Ferrer Royal Cuvee 2002

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Gloria Ferrer, Carneros, Vintage Reserve, Royal Cuvee, Brut 2002 Let this open up a bit and after 10 minutes the fruit will start to show. There are apples both red and green and refreshing acidity in this light-bodied sparkler. Tasted … Continue reading →

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Domaine Carneros Brut 2005

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Domaine Carneros, Carneros, Brut 2005 The nose is opulently fruity with floral notes as well. In the mouth it is soft and fruity, round and very approachable – nice.  The grapes are all Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and the wine … Continue reading →

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Schramsberg Mirabelle Rose

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Schramsberg, North Coast, Mirabelle, Brut Rose nv There’s a red-fruited sweetness in the nose, reminiscent of the cherries jubilee that I used to whip up table side back in the day. In the mouth the fruity theme continues with moderate … Continue reading →

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