Monthly Archives: June 2010

William Fevre Champs Royaux 2008

Posted on June 19, 2010 by RJ

William Fevre, Chablis, Champs Royaux, 2008 There’s flintiness in the nose with fresh green apples. In the mouth the acidity stands out, as if biting a slice of that apple, yet there is also a roundness to the wine, a sense … Continue reading →

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Bonterra Riesling 2009

Posted on June 11, 2010 by RJ

Bonterra, 88% Lake County, 12% Mendocino County, Riesling 2009 There’s a medley of fruits in the nose, including lime, pears and peaches, accented by lots of freshly picked sweet and spicy flowers. In the mouth the citrus and stone fruits … Continue reading →

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Reynoso Cabernet 2004

Posted on June 10, 2010 by RJ

Reynoso Family Vineyards, Alexander Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 The nose features cocoa and vanilla with a dash of mint, quite sweet-appearing, in the way that dry wines echo the sweet smells we associate with dessert. In the mouth it’s reminiscent … Continue reading →

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V. Sattui Semillon 2008

Posted on June 10, 2010 by RJ

Semillon in California seems to have a bit of a Rodney Dangerfield image, playing second fiddle behind the more photogenic stars of the viticultural landscape. Yet in Australia’s Hunter and Bordeaux’s Sauternes, it is the star. I was delighted to … Continue reading →

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Wine Entrepreneurship at Sonoma State

Posted on June 9, 2010 by RJ

The intensive summer course packs a semester’s worth of experts into 3 full days. Dates:  June 28-30 in St. Helena. Details online:  Wine Entrepreneurship News Summer 2010 Quotes from the previous summer course: “I now have much more focus to … Continue reading →

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Domaine Hauvette Rouge

Posted on June 8, 2010 by RJ

Domaine Hauvette, Les Baux de Provence 2004 The nose of the ’04 features fresh and dried fruits, floral notes and the herbs of the Provencal landscape. In the mouth you’ll find structure to marry with dinner and a bit of … Continue reading →

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