by Ray Johnson | Nov 25, 2008 | Beaujolais, Burgundy, France, Gamay, Nouveau
Joseph Drouhin, Beaujolais, Nouveau 2008 This is a very clean Nouveau with traditional bubble gum in the nose. The mouth is an explosion of the fruity style you expect, with tart acidity and a bit of tannic grab – nice. Mis by Drouhin, negociant eleveur a Beaune...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 25, 2008 | Germany, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Riesling
Dr. Loosen, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Urziger, Wurzgarten, Riesling, Auslese 2006 In the nose there is minerality wound around limes and a touch of petrol. The mouth is rich and viscous with balancing acidity. This wine is very concentrated and cries out for a freshly cracked...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 25, 2008 | Germany, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Riesling
Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Blue Slate, Riesling 2007 The nose is filled with cotton candy and juicy fruit gum. The mouth is light-bodied and has a nice balance of the sweet and the tart, like well-made fresh lemonade. Qualitatswein, bottled in Bernkastel 8% $15.99 at Bottle...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 25, 2008 | Germany, Rheinhessen, Riesling
Koster-Wolf, Rheinhessen, Riesling, Trocken 2007 In the nose you sense peaches and floral notes. In the mouth, the wine is dry and austere, quite acidic, with a sense of drinking lemon juice. Qualitatswein, gutsabfullung in Albig 12% $11.99 for a full litre at...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 21, 2008 | Central Otago, Lake Wanaka, New Zealand, Pinot Noir
Rippon, Central Otago, Lake Wanaka, Pinot Noir 2006 This vintage sports smoky and toasty notes in the nose. The mouth is densely packed with fruit and the ample acidity carries the flavor for a long time. Notes on the previous vintage: Lots of brown spices and black...
