by Ray Johnson | Jul 18, 2009 | California, Contra Costa County, Zinfandel
Rosenblum Cellars, Contra Costa County, Planchon Vineyard, Zinfandel 2006 The smell is of candy and warmth, warm compote waiting on the sideboard. In the mouth, this is a very supple Zin, with ripe tannins and a bit of liquer-like character. The vines that gave us the...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 18, 2009 | California, Clarksburg, Lodi, Petite Sirah
Bogle Vineyards, California, Petite Sirah 2007 With notes back to 2001 this wine is still a favorite for showing a sense of tannin in an affordable package. The price has been steady as well.The fruit is sourced from Clarksburg and Lodi. V&B in Graton. 13.5% $8.99...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 18, 2009 | Amador County, Barbera, California, Sierra Foothills
Montevina, Amador County, Barbera 2006 Light-bodied and fruity with Barbera’s characteristic acidity – very clean and easy drinking. P&B in Plymouth 14.5% $7.79 at Bottle Barn Montevina
by Ray Johnson | Jul 18, 2009 | Minho, Portugal, Vinho Verde
Fâmega, Vinho Verde DOC, Vinho Branco 2008 This latest vintage is true to form, petillant, light-bodied and zippy. The latest bottling code is # 0905051for the bottle purchased on Jan. 27, 2010. The previous was # 0905049 when this post was originally written in July...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 18, 2009 | Albarino, California, Carneros, Napa Valley
Havens, Napa Valley, Carneros, Albarino 2008 This wine is a fully concentrated expression of lime, boasting great acidity and length – delicious. P&B in Napa 12.5% $18.99 at Bottle Barn Havens
