by Ray Johnson | May 13, 2009 | Germany, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Riesling
Dr. Loosen, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Wehlener, Sonnenuhr, Riesling, Spatlese 2007 This wine is a beautiful balance of the sweet and the tart, like those candies I loved as a child. QmP, Erzeugerabfullung in Bernkastel 8.0% $25.69 at time of this original post and down to...
by Ray Johnson | May 13, 2009 | Burgundy, Chardonnay, France, Marsannay
Domaine Charles Audoin, Marsannay, Au Champ Salomon 2005 In the nose this wine expresses minerality and toasty oak along with a little volatility. In the mouth, the acidity is quite electric, with a follow-through of minerality, a very dry Chardonnay. The vines that...
by Ray Johnson | May 13, 2009 | Burgundy, Chardonnay, France
Paul Pernot, Bourgogne, Chardonnay 2007 This wine shows lots of green apples throughout with some added buttery richness on the palate. Mis in Puligny by Paul Pernot et ses fils Michel and Paul 13.5% $18.99 at Bottle Barn
by Ray Johnson | May 13, 2009 | Austria, Gruner Veltliner, Langenlois
Schloss Gobelsburg, Langenlois, Gobelsburger, Steinsetz, Gruner Veltliner, Trocken 2006 Strong green herbs and spicy flowers mark the nose. In the mouth there is concentrated citrus, a bit of grapefruit in particular and its pith, a bit of petilance as well....
by Ray Johnson | May 12, 2009 | Australia, Barossa, Grenache, South Australia
Yalumba, Barossa, Bush Vine, Grenache 2007 The nose features red fruit, fresh and dried with herbs and brambles. In the mouth the wine is soft, fruity and very light-bodied. The vines that produced this wine are 30 to 70 years old. Produced in Angaston 14.5% $11.99 at...
