by Ray Johnson | Nov 5, 2008 | France, Loire Valley, Muscadet
Domaine de la Louvetrie, Muscadet Sevre et Maine, Sur Lie, Hermine d’Or 2007 Tart and a bit like biting into the skin of a lime with the full fruit intensity of the lime as well. Yes, there’s the acidity you expect from Muscadet but this is hardly a lean...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 4, 2008 | Bourgueil, Cabernet Franc, France, Loire Valley
Domaine de la Butte, Bourgueil, “Le Pied de la Butte” 2007 The leafiness that you’d expect with fresh fruit of a Beaujolais. This is light-bodied and zippy with acidity and fruit in the mouth – a quaffer from the appellation. This is all Cab...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 4, 2008 | Chenin Blanc, France, Loire Valley, Montlouis sur Loire
Francois Chidaine, Montlouis sur Loire, Clos Habert 2006 In the nose there is a complex mix of minerality and honey while the fruit flavors flow in the mouth from citrus to tropical with comparable acidity – very nice. The estate’s vineyards are certified...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 4, 2008 | Bordeaux, France, Graves, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Chateau Lagupeau, Graves 2007 The nose is a mix of bay leaves, fruit and chemical notes. In the mouth the wine is hard and lean with lots of acid. There’s a sense that this wine is aging prematurely and I’d be hesitant to purchase another bottle. This is...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 1, 2008 | California, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
J. Keverson, Russian River Valley, Pinot Noir 2006 In the nose there are brown spices, perfume and cherry cola. In the mouth we taste cherry fruit and earthiness with acidity to match. This wine was a huge hit in class just a few weeks ago. J. Keverson...
