by Ray Johnson | Jul 8, 2010 | Austria, Gruner Veltliner, Kremstal, Niederosterreich
Laurenz V., Niederosterreich, Singing, Gruner Veltliner 2009 Minerality, green herbs and a peppery pungency mark the nose. In the mouth you’ll find tangy acidity, flavors of apricot, green apple and lemon. The palate features a bit of petillance that adds lift,...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 7, 2010 | Australia, Pinot Noir, Victoria
All three of the wines in this flight were bottled under screwcap closures. I made my notes after lecturing a bit so they sat in the glasses for about 40 minutes before I started typing. Innocent Bystander, Victoria, Pinot Noir 2008 The cherry fruit is delightful,...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 7, 2010 | Burgundy, California, Marsannay, Rose, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Domaine Charles Audoin, Marsannay Rose 2009 The nose features stone fruits and minerality, with a bit of earthiness and a whiff of a dairy note. In the mouth there is an austerity and a bit of warmth and grip. Drink this up during the summer. Recolte et mis en...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 2, 2010 | Argentina, Salta, Torrontes
Well-made Torrontes is a pleasure for the nose. Being a Europhile I’ve been late to appreciate the vibrancy of this grape’s scent. Now though, I can’t get enough of it and luckily many more are available in the US market. Don’t miss this one,...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 1, 2010 | Argentina, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza
Navarro Correas, Mendoza, Coleccion Privada, Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 The nose combines Cassis and vanilla. These flavors repeat in the mouth on a light-bodied frame, soft and easy drinking, immediately accessible – no time in the cellar required. The grapes,...
