by Ray Johnson | Aug 29, 2009 | California, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County
La Crema, Sonoma Coast, Chardonnay 2007 In the nose there’s a sense of biscuits, croissants and other freshly baked doughy things with hints of oak and vanilla. In the mouth this wine is rich with oak yet the apples and pears come through, showing a sensible...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 29, 2009 | California, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel
Bogle Vineyards, California, Phantom 2006 Dark fruits and a bit of berry jam mark the nose with a hint of toffee. In the mouth, the fruits are surrounded by tannins that are ripe, with just a little grip to let you know they are there. The grapes behind this wine are...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 29, 2009 | Germany, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Riesling
Dr. Loosen, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Bernkasteler, Lay, Riesling, Kabinett 2006 Minerality combines petrol giving a glimpse that Riesling is in the glass, even if you didn’t see the label. Limes and candy spark through in the mouth, with refreshing acidity tempering...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 29, 2009 | California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Napa Valley
Rombauer Vineyards, Carneros, Chardonnay 2006 You can’t miss the oak on the nose of this wine as if you just split a stack in the backyard. In the mouth there is citrus and tropical fruits with layers and layers and layers of butter. This wine has for years been...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 29, 2009 | Marlborough, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Republic, Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc 2008 The current vintage shows plenty gooseberry and freshly cut grass. In the mouth, it is racy as ever, with added depth of flavor and a sense of citrus peel – very nice. Notes on the ’07: This wine pulls...
