by Ray Johnson | Jan 22, 2009 | Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, Pinot Noir
Copain, Anderson Valley, ‘Tous Ensemble’, Pinot Noir 2007 This wine is quite toasty and smoky with forest floor earthiness as well. In the mouth, the palate is complete and filled-out with flavor with plenty of acidity to frame it and carry the length...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 22, 2009 | Burgundy, Pinot Noir
Domaine Sylvie Esmonin, Bourgogne, Cuvee Sylvie 2005 This wine is quite toasty with notes of rubber and caramel. The acidity is turbocharged making this electric in the mouth, amplifying the black candied fruit flavors. The fruit is sourced from vineyards outside...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 22, 2009 | California, Carneros, Pinot Noir
Kent Rasmussen, Carneros, Pinot Noir 2006 There are very sweet, liquer-like aromas mixed with some barnyard notes for complexity. In the mouth this wine is supple and sweet-appearing, the fruit being quite concentrated. The finish goes on and on. P&B in St. Helena...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 22, 2009 | California, Carneros, Pinot Noir
ZD, Carneros, Pinot Noir 2007 The nose features fresh and stewed fruits as well as leather. In the mouth the consistent acidity comes through making this a refreshing Pinot, lively and vibrant. This wine originates with Pinot grown in certified organic vineyards. The...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 21, 2009 | Interviews, Media
One of our judges at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition is Larry Van Aalst, Sommelier at Equus Restaurant at the Fountaingrove in Santa Rosa, CA He is also the host of the Sonoma Report on CRN Digital Talk Radio. Listen in tonight when we’ll be...
