Daily Archives: December 4, 2009

Napa Valley Reds from 1999

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Swanson, Napa Valley, Estate, Alexis 1999 There’s a great chocolate character in the nose yet the fruit is starting to dry out on the palate. Though past the crest of the hill it still is a pleasure and would work … Continue reading →

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Wines of the Stags Leap District

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Cliff Lede, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District, Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Fresh fruit and new oak leap from the glass when you smell this wine. In the mouth the tannins are polished making this Cab approachable now. The length is great. … Continue reading →

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Dolce 2004

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Dolce, Napa Valley, Late Harvest Wine 2004 As I usually find with this wine, the emulation of Sauternes is quite apparent. In the nose there is honey, caramel, oak, tropical fruits and volatility. In the mouth the memory of my … Continue reading →

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Rutherford Grove Sauvignon Blanc 2007

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Rutherford Grove, Napa Valley, Rutherford, Estate, Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Give this a little about 20 minutes of air when you open it to blow off a bit of reductive character. After that a light sense of citrus will come through. … Continue reading →

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Red wines of Mt. Veeder

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Hess Collection, Mount Veeder Napa Valley, Estate Grown, 19 Block Cuvee 2006 Unfortunately this bottle is a bit corked. Sourced from their Veeder Summit Vineyard at 2,000 feet, this is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah, Petit Verdot and … Continue reading →

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