by Ray Johnson | Dec 23, 2010 | California, Dry Creek Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County
Quivira, Dry Creek Valley, Fig Tree Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc 2009 This is a vivacious Sauvignon, a lively expression of citrus, crisp and refreshing. The vineyard takes its name from the 130-year old Mission fig tree on the property, near the confluence of Dry Creek...
by Ray Johnson | Dec 22, 2010 | California, Chardonnay
Redwood Creek, California, Chardonnay 2009 This is an easy drinking quaffer, melding California fruit and a viscous mouthfeel. While the concentration is on the lighter side, I have to say that I prefer drinking this to several of the very heavy-handed, outrageously...
by Ray Johnson | Dec 18, 2010 | Alexander Valley, California, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County
Reynoso Family Vineyards, Alexander Valley, Estate Grown, Sauvignon Blanc 2009 The fruit character of this wine speaks of citrus with riper, tropical notes as well. In the mouth, the acidity has a softer profile than many Sauvignon and the fruit is freshly expressed....
by Ray Johnson | Dec 18, 2010 | Italy, Prosecco, Sparkling Dry, Treviso, Veneto
Villa Sandi, Treviso, Prosecco, Il Fresco, Brut, nv This bubbly is redolent of fresh pears, making for a fruit-driven Prosecco. While labeled brut, this wine is not austere, with a soft approach and moderate acidity – nice. As in a technique used at Sorelle...
by Ray Johnson | Dec 13, 2010 | Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Syrah
Brokenwood, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Shiraz 2007 The nose of this wine combines the sweetness of a caramel dessert and the spiciness of black pepper. In the mouth it is quite supple, a little earthy and tasting of tangy cherries. The acidity is a nice element and...
