by Ray Johnson | Oct 15, 2009 | Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, Rosé
Copain, Anderson Valley, ‘Tous Ensemble’, Rose 2008 This rose has developed a rather rustic character. With 12 hours the funkier smells have blown off. The fruit, however, is receding and the alcohol is showing more of itself, with a sense of astringency. This is...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 15, 2009 | California, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Ancien, Russian River Valley, Pinot Noir 2006 The nose speaks of sweet cherries sprinkled with brown spices. In the mouth this is a supple Pinot with polished oak in the background to enhance the fruit – very nice. The majority of the fruit is sourced from 2...