by Ray Johnson | Jul 14, 2010 | Chianti, Chianti Classico, Italy, Montalcino, Sangiovese, Tuscany
Castello della Paneretta, Chianti Clasico 2006 The nose shows baked cherries and brown spices. In the mouth the cherry fruit is quite vibrant as is the acidity which matches it – nice.The grapes behind this wine are 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo. Estate...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 14, 2010 | California, Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Zinfandel
Robert Rue, Russian River Valley, Wood Road, Reserve, Zinfandel 2007 Sweet and jammy fruit exudes in the nose with the spiciness of black pepper. In the mouth you’ll find a structured Zin, lightly tannic, with plenty of acidity and lastly a bit of caramel...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 13, 2010 | California, Muscat, White Dessert
Quady, California, Orange Muscat, Electra 2009 This wine features much of the taste of fresh Muscat with petillance and acidity to balance the thickness. RS is in the range of 16- 17% and the wine is bottled under Stelvin. This remains an exceptional value in dessert...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 13, 2010 | Germany, Mosel, Rheingau, Riesling
Robert Weil, Rheingau, Riesling, Trocken 2008 The nose features lime, sweet flowers and a sense of minerality. In the mouth this wine is tight, quite acidic and at this stage just a baby. The flavor carries a long way on the palate. It is quite concentrated and makes...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 13, 2010 | Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa, Western Cape
Mulderbosch, Western Cape, Sauvignon Blanc 2009 The nose shows a strong sense of herbaceousness, fresh bell pepper, sliced open and in hand. In the mouth it is dynamic, quite fresh and as in prior vintages, assertive in its herbaceous and acidic profile –...
