by Ray Johnson | Jan 24, 2011 | California, Media
Peg Melnik of the Press Democrat has posted some recommendations and a question on her blog about the upcoming Zinfandel tasting at Fort Mason in San Francisco. Let her know why you’re going and what you plan to taste:...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 21, 2011 | Finger Lakes, New York, Vignoles
Keuka Lake Vineyards, Finger Lakes, Gently Dry, Vignoles 2008 If you like bracing wine, this is a great choice. There is a bevy of green apple and lime, intense acidity and a roundness achieved with a bit of residual sugar – very refreshing. The grapes were...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 20, 2011 | California
Peg Melnik of the Press Democrat recently posted an interesting piece on her blog about designated drivers. She has opened a discussion about responsible ways to safely attend the many wine events that are ongoing in wine regions like the North Coast. Peg would like...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 19, 2011 | California, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, Sonoma Mountain
J. Keverson, Sonoma Mountain, Haas Family Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2008 I haven’t had the opportunity to visit this team’s Pinot since the ’06 vintage and I can tell you that the wines are still on form. This Pinot Noir embodies fresh cherries with a...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 17, 2011 | Corvina, Italy, Veneto Red
Allegrini, Veronese IGT, Palazzo Della Torre 2007 This vintage, as some in the past, features a bit more leather that adds a great complexity to the nose. In the mouth the ripeness of the wine comes through, with complexity and great length. This wine joins long...
