by Ray Johnson | Oct 7, 2009 | Cabernet Franc, Italy, Merlot, Tuscany
Tenuta di Biserno, Toscana, Insoglio del cinghiale IGT 2006 There’s a sense of France in this wine from Tuscany, with black fruit, an herbaceous edge and tannic grip. The grapes are Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. This winery is shepherded by Lodovico and...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 7, 2009 | Chianti, Chianti Classico, Sangiovese, Tuscany
Badia a Coltibuono, Chianti Classico 2006 There’s a dusty,woodsy character in the nose at this point. In the mouth there is plenty of expected acidity and cherry fruit, with a soft dusting of tannin, an elegant Classico. The grapes for this wine are 90%...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 7, 2009 | Italy, Montalcino, Sangiovese, Tuscany
Siro Pacenti, Rosso di Montalcino 2006 The fresh cherries come through in the nose with a New World freshness. In the mouth however, is the structure you expect, plenty of acidity and tannin – nice. The grapes are all Sangiovese Grosso, vinified in stainless and...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 6, 2009 | California, Fortified dessert, Lodi, Port
Woodbridge Winery, Lodi, Estate Grown, Portacinco 1997 This wine is moving along into its older years with raisins in the nose and an elevated sense of volatility. In th mouth their is still a younger, middle-aged charm, with lots of sweet raisins and a light and...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 6, 2009 | Amador County, California, Fortified dessert, Port, Sierra Foothills
St. Amant Winery, Amador County, Vintage Port 2006 This is well-done California vintage style of port with plenty of black fruit, thickness of texture and a spiritous undertone. The wine is dedicated to founder Tim Spencer who died in 2006. P&B in Woodbridge 18.5%...
