Daily Archives: August 28, 2009

St. John de Vine Red

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Ray Johnson

St. John, Red Table Wine, Medium Sweet, de Vine Red nv This wine speaks floral notes from the glass with the foxiness I associate with the Concord that I ate as a boy. In the mouth is fruity and friendly, … Continue reading →

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7 Deadly Zins 2007

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Michael & David, Lodi, 7 Deadly Zins, Old Vine Zinfandel 2007 This wine has been a consistent oak bomb on the soft and plush side. The current vintage is particularly on the mark, soft, light-bodied and very oaky – a … Continue reading →

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Sequoia Grove Cabernet 2005

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Sequoia Grove, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 The nose combines earth, forest floor, black fruits a bit of bay leaf. In the mouth this wine is structured, yet in a way that shows off the black fruit rather than dominting … Continue reading →

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Post Familie Merlot nv

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Post Familie, American, Merlot nv There’s a lively pluminess in the glass when you smell this wine. In the mouth there’s plenty of fruit as well, with a healthy dose of acidity making this a natural with food. You can … Continue reading →

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Chateau Aux Arc Dragonfly Red

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Chateau Aux Arc, American, Dragonfly Red nv The nose speaks of sweet oak while in the mouth this wine is smooth and light with a little warmth. Some of the fruit came from the estate’s Dragonfly Ranch, supplemented by imports … Continue reading →

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