by Ray Johnson | Dec 3, 2010 | California, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, Sta. Rita Hills
Storrs, Monterey, Riverview Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2007 The nose features smoky and earthy notes to complement the red fruit. In the mouth the cherry sensation is enlivened by a healthy dose of acidity, making this a great match for roast pork tenderloin and cherry...
by Ray Johnson | Dec 3, 2010 | California, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
J, Russian River Valley, Sparkling Wine, Vintage Brut 2002 The fresh fruit is there in the nose with plenty of complexity. It’s now 8 years since the fruit was harvested and there are lovely patisserie notes coming through. In the mouth the crisp, acidic...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 26, 2010 | Alexander Valley, California, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County
Mazzocco, Alexander Valley, Sauvignon Blanc 2009 The nose is radiant with citrus. On the palate this theme continues with plenty of acidity – clean, refreshing and very nice. The production is all in stainless. Proprietors Ken and Diane Wilson. Winemaker Antoine...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 17, 2010 | Burgundy, Chablis, Chardonnay, France
Domaine William Fevre, Chablis Premier Cru, Vaillons 2008 The nose combines flint and green apples. In the mouth the acidity is lively and the whole palate is alight with flavor – very nice and very long. 100% of the wine went through ML and somewhere between...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 17, 2010 | Barbera, Barbera d'Asti, Italy, Piemonte
Vietti, Barbera d’Asti, Tre Vigne 2008 In the nose you’ll find black fruit, green herbs, earth and chocolate. In the mouth there is Barbera’s acidic trademark, with density of flavor and a fair amount of tannin very long. The grapes are sourced from younger vines in...
