by Ray Johnson | Aug 29, 2010 | Bordeaux, Bordeaux Clairet, France, Rosé
Chateau Haut-Colombier, Bordeaux Clairet 2009 This is a deeply-colored rose, approaching what you see in some Pinot Noir and Sangiovese. In the nose the fruit shines through with some earthy notes as well. In the mouth it is fruity and structured, in the way that you...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 28, 2010 | California, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc
Oberon, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc 2009 This wine is the essence of grapefruit, from the aroma to the flavors in the mouth. The acidity is crisp, making this wine quite zippy and refreshing. The grapes are all Sauvignon Blanc and are sourced from the Oso Vineyard in...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 26, 2010 | California, Chardonnay, Guenoc Valley, Lake County
Langtry Estate, Guenoc Valley, Genevieve Vineyard, Chardonnay 2008 This is a rich Chardonnay that provides a multiplex experience, to borrow from the film industry. The nose features tropical fruit and toasty, nuttiness. In the mouth the tropical fruit is fully on...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 24, 2010 | Alexander Valley, California, Chardonnay, Sonoma County
Murphy-Goode, Alexander Valley, Minnesota Cuvee, Chardonnay 2008 This is a richer style of Chardonnay with notes of oak, brown spices, butter and vanilla in the nose. On the palate there’s a sense of stone fruits, oak, a moderate amount of acidity, a light body...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 23, 2010 | Australia, Clarendon, South Australia, Syrah
Clarendon Hills, Clarendon, Piggot Range, Syrah 2005 The nose shows smoky oak and sweet black fruit. In the mouth the fruit is quite expressive and ripe, with an extremely silky texture and great length. It’s a treat to taste a wine that has such density while...
