by Ray Johnson | May 20, 2009 | Aligote, Burgundy, Chardonnay, Cremant de Bourgogne, Gamay, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Dry
Louis Bouillot, Cremant de Bourgogne, Perle de Vigne, Grande Reserve, Brut nv There’s a moderate level of concentration and a good deal of complexity for the price. The grapes behind this methode traditionnelle are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay and Aligote....
by Ray Johnson | May 20, 2009 | California, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Sparkling Dry
Korbel, Russian River Valley Champagne, Natural’ Méthode Champenoise 2006 As in previous vintages, there’s a nice sense of green apples through and through, making this arguably Korbel’s best and most refreshing sparkler. 70% Pinot Noir, 30%...
by Ray Johnson | May 18, 2009 | Australia, Pinot Gris and Grigio, South Australia
Robert Oatley, South Australia, Pinot Grigio 2008 This is 100% Pinot Grigio; most of the grapes were sourced from Currency Creek, south of my alma mater Adelaide and a bit came in from the Alpine Valleys of Victoria. Production was all stainless, the final RS is 4 g/l...
by Ray Johnson | May 15, 2009 | Bordeaux Style Blends, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Knights Valley, Merlot, Sonoma County
Peter Michael Winery, Knights Valley, L’Esprit des Pavots 2005 There’s chocolate, oak, leather and Cassis in the nose. In the mouth this wine is quite structured, with great depth of flavor, a sense of glycerine adding to the viscosity while at the same...
by Ray Johnson | May 15, 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Knights Valley, Sonoma County
Speedy Creek, Knights Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 This is a very rustic style of Cabernet with a good whiff of the horse, herbaceous notes and a chewy texture. Proprietors the Burton family. P&B in Geyserville 14.9% $25.99 at Bottle Barn Speedy Creek...
