by Ray Johnson | Feb 5, 2009 | California, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Paul Hobbs, Russian River Valley, Lindsay Estate Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2006 This wine delivers full concentration in the signature polished style of Hobbs. P&B in Sebastopol 14.8% $79.99 at Bottle Barn Paul Hobbs
by Ray Johnson | Feb 5, 2009 | Oregon, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton District
Ken Wright Cellars, Yamhill-Carlton District, Shea Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2007 The nose is all sweetness – liquer-like fruit with the richness of vanilla. The mouth is supple with earthiness for complexity. The previous vintage was the hands-down star of its...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 5, 2009 | Arroyo Grande Valley, California, Pinot Noir, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria Valley, Sta. Rita Hills
Siduri, Sta. Rita Hills, Cargasacchi Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2007 The nose features lots of fresh, candied fruit. The mouth captures the same essence, fruit driven and ready to drink. P&B in Santa Rosa 14.1% $47.49 at Bottle Barn Siduri Wines Laetitia, Arroyo Grande...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 5, 2009 | Burgundy, Chardonnay, Cote de Beaune, France, Puligny Montrachet
Paul Pernot, Puligny-Montrachet, Les Folatieres 1er Cru 2006 The nose features minerals and a bit of fruit. The mouth is rich, buttery and oaky yet the acidity and green sense of green apples balances the picture – very nice. Mis in Puligny by Paul Pernot et ses...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 3, 2009 | California, Dry Creek Valley, Pinot Blanc, Sonoma County
Michel-Schlumberger, Dry Creek Valley, Pinot Blanc “La Bise” 2007 This wine consistently smells of the ripe tropical fruits of a sun-drenched land – very fresh. In the mouth, this wine shows the fruitiness of Pinot Blanc in a light-bodied, refreshing...
