by Ray Johnson | Aug 5, 2009 | Cabernet Franc, France, Loire Valley, Rose, Sparkling Dry
Bouvet-Ladubay, Brut, Rose, Excellence nv There’s a candied red fruit character in the nose while in the mouth, the wine is lean and acidic, perhaps a little green, with a bitter, pithy grip. The grapes are Cabernet Franc and are sourced from within and around...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 5, 2009 | Cartizze, Italy, Prosecco, Valdobbiadene, Veneto
Ruggeri, Valdobbiadene DOC, Superiore di Cartizze Dry nv There’s a classic sense of bubble gum and sweet flowers in the nose, as well as plentiful fruit. In the mouth the wine is perfectly fresh and fruity and complemented by the touch of sweetness –...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 4, 2009 | California, Paso Robles, Zinfandel
Rosenblum Cellars, Paso Robles, Richard Sauret Vineyards, Zinfandel 2006 There’s jammy fruit in the nose with notes of charred oak and an early sense of evolution. In the mouth the wine is peppery with vanilla and sweet milk chocolate. V&B in Alameda 14.7%...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 4, 2009 | California, Mt. Harlan, Pinot Noir, San Benito County
Calera, Mt. Harlan, Mills Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2006 The nose shows cola, freshly dug moist, dark soil and candied berries. The mouth is alive with acidity and raspberries, very concentrated with a long creaminess – this wine just goes on and on – very...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 4, 2009 | California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez Valley, Sauvignon Blanc
Firestone Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley, Sauvignon Blanc 2008 This wine delivers full-on grassiness and gooseberries in the nose. In the mouth there is plenty of citrus and citrus peel and very vibrant acidity – refreshing. P&B in Los Olivos 13.5% $18 at the...
