by Ray Johnson | Aug 4, 2009 | California, Grenache Blanc, Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez Valley
Curran Wines, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County, Grenache Blanc 2007 The nose combines flowers and herbaceous notes while the mouth is reminiscent of biting into a plum that isn’t fully ripe, bursting with fruit yet ripping with tart acidity and a bit of...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 4, 2009 | California, Riesling, San Luis Obispo County
Claiborne & Churchill, Central Coast, Dry Riesling 2007 Unfortunately this wine was corked. Proprietors Claiborne Thompson & Fredericka Churchill. P&B in San Luis Obispo 12.6% $15.49 at Bottle Barn Claiborne & Churchill
by Ray Johnson | Aug 4, 2009 | California, Chalone, Monterey County, Viognier
Graff Family Vineyards, Chalone, Viognier 2007 Smelling the glass is like getting close to a bottle of perfume – very pretty and enticing. There’s loads of peaches in this wine with a sense of acidity in the background making this a bit fresher and more...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 4, 2009 | California, Grenache, Paso Robles, Rose, Syrah
Robert Hall, Paso Robles, Hall Ranch, Rose de Robles 2008 Strawberries and floral notes are the predominant features in the nose – very clean and fresh. In the mouth the fruit shines again in a very dry format with a lingering touch of creaminess. Hand harvested...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 4, 2009 | California, Fortified dessert, Madera, Port, Tempranillo
Quady Winery, California, Starboard Batch 88 The nose features caramel, nuts and spirits, like a nutty liqueur. In the mouth the nutty theme continues, with appropriate warmth for a Port-style wine and a sense of brown-sugar dusted raisins. The grape behind this wine...
