by Ray Johnson | Apr 16, 2011 | Alexander Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria Valley, Sonoma County
We had an opportunity to take a deeper look at the wines of Silver Oak and Twomey in Oakville today. Below are notes on two of my favorites. Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 The nose speaks of Cassis, vanilla, lots of caramel – a strong...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 15, 2011 | Australia, Great Southern, King Valley, Pemberton, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Tempranillo, Victoria, Western Australia
Earlier today we had an opportunity to visit with the team of Robert Oatley during a visit to San Francisco. We tasted the latest wines in their portfolio that are available in the United States. Highlighted below are three of my favorites. Robert Oatley, Great...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 11, 2011 | Australia, Chardonnay, Great Southern, Western Australia
Plantagenet, Great Southern, Chardonnay 2008 The nose features freshly baked bread and citrus notes. In the mouth these flavors are augmented by a creamy richness and a brisk acidity. This is one of those Chardys that embraces the best of the rich style and the racy...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 10, 2011 | Australia, Sauvignon Blanc, Western Australia
Plantagenet, Western Australia, Omrah, Sauvignon Blanc 2009 The nose features citrus and tropical notes while in the mouth the theme continues, with the zip of acidity and a bit of petillance for lift – very refreshing. The grapes are from vineyards in the Great...
by Ray Johnson | Mar 26, 2011 | Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Merlot, Mudgee, New South Wales
This tour starts in California, moves to Bordeaux and finishes down under, featuring Merlot and both Cabernets. Redwood Creek, California, Merlot 2009 This is an easy-drinking quaffer, quite light, fruity and hinting at a bit of structure. Winemaker Cal Dennison....
