by Ray Johnson | Nov 16, 2009 | Missouri, Ozark Mountain
St. James Winery, Ozark Mountain, Friendship School Red nv This is mildly sweet and light-bodied with a little grapiness. The grape behind this wine is the French hybrid Rougeon. P&B in St. James, Missouri 12.5% $7.99 at the winery St. James Winery
by Ray Johnson | Nov 16, 2009 | Campo De Borja, Grenache, Spain
Bodegas Alto Moncayo, Campo De Borja DO, veraton 2007 The oaky notes ring loud and clear with sweet red candy and a soft, rich profile. This wine is 100% Garnacha. Winemaker Chris Ringland from Australia. Estate bottled in Bulbuente 15.5% $21.69 at Bottle Barn
by Ray Johnson | Nov 16, 2009 | Australia, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Syrah
Pirramimma, McLaren Vale, Shiraz 2005 There’s a heavy heft of oak in this wine, from the beginning to the end with a dark chocolate character as well. Winemaker Geoff Johnston GP&B in McLaren Vale 14% $18.79 at Bottle Barn Pirramimma
by Ray Johnson | Nov 16, 2009 | Rioja, Spain
Marques de Caceres, Rioja, Crianza 2005 Unfortunately the first bottle of this vintage tasted in November ’09 had a little cork taint which suppressed the nose and adding uncharacteristic astringency on the palate. The second bottle tasted in July 2010 was a...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 16, 2009 | Dealcoholized
Sutter Home, Fre, Premium Red 2007 The nose is very grapy, smelling like a croissant slathered with blackberry jam. In the mouth it is light, sweet and fruity with a little bit of tannic grip – interesting. The alcohol has been removed from this wine and is...
