by Ray Johnson | Aug 28, 2009 | American, Arkansas, Merlot, Zinfandel
Chateau Aux Arc, American, Dragonfly Red nv The nose speaks of sweet oak while in the mouth this wine is smooth and light with a little warmth. Some of the fruit came from the estate’s Dragonfly Ranch, supplemented by imports from outside of Arkansas: 90% Merlot...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 13, 2009 | Italy, Moscato d'Asti, Muscat, Piemonte, Sparkling sweet
La Spinetta, Moscato d’Asti DOCG, Bricco Quaglia 2008 Heaven in a glass, with plenty of flowers, lovely sweetness, light effervesence and freshness all day. This is a personal favorite from the legend. I was blessed to meet Rivetti before the skyrocket to fame....
by Ray Johnson | Aug 13, 2009 | Champagne, Chardonnay, France, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Dry
Dom Perignon, Champagne 2000 The nose shows fresh stone fruit with a sense of fresh peach tarts, still warm from the oven. In the mouth there is the characteristic acidity, a taste of green apples yet enhanced by a lingering creaminess – quite elegant. The...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 12, 2009 | California, Napa Valley, Rose
Fleury Estate Winery, Napa Valley, Rose 2008 This is a rose with no shortage of colour. The nose is clean, showing red fruits and perfume. In the mouth the wine is broad, a rather big-bodied rose with the flavor of cherries and a complement of acidity. Proprietors...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 12, 2009 | Arroyo Seco, California, Central Coast, Monterey County, Riesling
Claiborne & Churchill, Central Coast, Dry Riesling 2007 Fortunately I had the opportunity to try this wine again after the corked bottled discussed previously. In the nose are stone fruits, flintiness and a bit of the petrol character we associate with Riesling....
