by Ray Johnson | Oct 6, 2009 | California, Fortified dessert, Lodi, Port
Woodbridge Winery, Lodi, Estate Grown, Portacinco 1997 This wine is moving along into its older years with raisins in the nose and an elevated sense of volatility. In th mouth their is still a younger, middle-aged charm, with lots of sweet raisins and a light and...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 6, 2009 | Amador County, California, Fortified dessert, Port, Sierra Foothills
St. Amant Winery, Amador County, Vintage Port 2006 This is well-done California vintage style of port with plenty of black fruit, thickness of texture and a spiritous undertone. The wine is dedicated to founder Tim Spencer who died in 2006. P&B in Woodbridge 18.5%...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 6, 2009 | Australia, Fortified dessert, Muscat, Rutherglen, Victoria
Chambers Rosewood Vineyards, Rutherglen, Muscat nv The nose smells of oranges and brown spices, as if wound into a custard. In the mouth the wine is rich, very complex, soft and luxurious. This wine and others like it from Rutherglen are a great value, giving you a...