by Ray Johnson | Oct 18, 2008 | California, Chardonnay, Dry Creek Valley, Pinot Gris and Grigio, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County
Clarbec, Sonoma County, Pinot Gris 2007 There’s fresh tropical fruit and subtle oak in the nose. The fruit comes through in the mouth with a caress of acidity and a little bit of richness – very nice. The grapes were sourced from the Lila Lane and Clarbec...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 18, 2008 | California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley, Sparkling Dry
Mayo Family Winery, Sonoma Valley, Laurel Hill Vineyard, Methode Champenoise, Brut 2003 There’s plenty of green apple and tart cherry as well as a little toastiness. P&B in Lower Lake 12.5% $27.99 at Bottle Barn Mayo
by Ray Johnson | Oct 17, 2008 | California
Bogle Vineyards, Clarksburg, Limited Release, Petite Sirah, Port 2005 The smell is of prunes and liqueur-like fruit. The 9% Residual sugar rounds out the palate with a bit of overt alcohol but that’s appropriate for a port-style of wine. The sweet black fruits...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 17, 2008 | California
Selvapiana, Chianti Rufina DOC 2006 There is an appropriate sense of earthiness in the nose along with dried cherries. In the mouth the acidity is electric, a corresponding amount of tannin as well as tart cherries. Estate bottled in Rufina 13.5% $19.99 at...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 17, 2008 | California, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Lynmar, Russian River Valley, Rose of Pinot Noir 2007 Again, the pale side of Pinot is truly worth the departure from its more opaque cousin. Like the Williams Selyem, there is the quintessential smell and taste of strawberries. There is also a sense of creaminess...
