California Sauvignon Blanc – super size
Both of these wines fill a role in providing inexpensive white wine for the equivalent of less than $5.00 per 750ml bottle. While there are similarities between the two wines, the styling is different. Sutter Home, California, Sauvignon Blanc 2008...
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2007
Willamette Valley Vineyards, Willamette Valley – Oregon, Pinot Noir 2007 The smell of cherries and their expression in a freshly baked pie fill the glass. In the mouth the red fruits continue with an accent of oak and the texture is supple. This is...
Domaine de Trevallon 2006
Domaine de Trevallon, Vin de Pays des Bouches du Rhone 2006 As in the previous vintage, there is a New World ripeness to the fruit expressed in the nose, sweet and intense. In the mouth it is a tannic, mouth-gripping baby, yearning for a long sleep...
Cline Sonoma Coast Viognier 2008
Cline, Sonoma Coast, Estate Grown, Viognier 2008 The peachy character of Viognier expresses itself in the nose. In the mouth you'll find more of the same, with some palpable acidity and a little touch of creaminess - nice. Knowing how hot and...
Rose 2009 from Mordoree and Ojai
This flight is a great comparison of two different approaches to rose, one with rapier-like acidity and the other with a broad and weighty mouthfeel. The Ojai Vineyard, California, Rose 2009 This rose shows an expression of citrus and cherries in...
Rhone blends from California and Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Tablas Creek Vineyard, Paso Robles, Cotes de Tablas 2008 The fruit is fresh and lively in the nose, with floral notes and sweet spice. In the mouth it is medium-bodied, very fruity and structured, making it a winner with grilled pork and a fruity...
Syrah from California and Cote-Rotie
This flight of Syrah takes us from the freshness of new fruit in California, to the development of bottle bouquet in wines from 2003 - excellent all around, featuring different expressions of the same grape over time and over both sides of the...
Calera Viognier 2008
Calera, Mt. Harlan, Viognier 2008 The smell of this wine is rather entrancing. There's the peachy fruit associated with Viognier, a nice sense of sweet flowers and enriching notes like vanilla and brown spices. In the mouth it is warm and displays...
Chandon Blanc de Noirs
Chandon, California, Blanc de Noirs nv This bubbly features cherries, both fresh and cooked, a little sweetness and a touch of bitterness. The grapes behind this wine are the classic black grapes from Champagne, viz., Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier....
Korbel Brut produced from organic grapes
Korbel , California Champagne, Brut, Organically Grown Grapes nv The nose features flowers and freshly sliced red and green apples. In the mouth there is a vivid sense of green apples, clean and light with a touch of creaminess. The dosage combines...