by Ray Johnson | Jul 21, 2010 | Carignane, Grenache, Priorat, Spain
Celler Mas Doix, Priorat, Salanques 2006 The nose greets you with a fair waft of oak, sweet with jammy fruit and brown spices. In the mouth this wine is dense yet supple, with ripe tannins and lots of jammy black fruit – quite yummy. The Salanques estate sits at...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 20, 2010 | Australia, South Australia, Sparkling Dry, Syrah
Mollydooker, South Australia, Goose Bumps, Sparkling Shiraz 2006 In the nose the oak makes a statement with sweet black fruit. The texture in the mouth is masterful, actually velvety displaying the flavors of blackberry, coffee and freshly-split oak. Proprietors Sarah...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 19, 2010 | Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Mourvedre, Rhône
Coudoulet de Beaucastel, Cotes-du-Rhone Rouge, 2007 The fruit has both a fresh and dried character, combining cherries, plums and raisins. In the mouth it has an elegant profile, the structure is apparent yet restrained, not dominating the flavors – very nice....
by Ray Johnson | Jul 19, 2010 | Crozes-Hermitage, France, Rhône, Syrah
Alain Graillot, Crozes Hermitage 2008 This vintage features lots of black pepper and a structured palate, with long acidity and a commensurate amount of tannin. For some there will be too much of a memory of Band-Aids and the dentist office but with a plate of blood...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 19, 2010 | Beaujolais, Burgundy, France, Gamay
Louis Jadot, Beaujolais-Villages 2008 The nose expresses the essence of fresh grapes with a bit of earthiness. In the mouth the fruit is bright, the acidity lively and the tannin just a hint in the background. This is perfect when you want a bit of lightly-chilled red...
