by Ray Johnson | Sep 23, 2008 | Italy, Rufina, Tuscany, Vin Santo
Selvapiana, Vin Santo del Chianti Rufina DOC 2001 Raisins and a spiritous character in the nose. The mouth features caramel and toffee and a subtle sweetness that would make it best consumed by itself after dinner in the cold of winter in front of that roaring fire....
by Ray Johnson | Sep 23, 2008 | Bolgheri, Brunello di Montalcino, Italy, Sangiovese, Tuscany
Tenuta Argentiera, Bolgheri DOC Poggio Al Ginepri 2006 There’s a light earthiness and a sense of brambles in the nose. The mouth is soft and easy drinking with leather, a moderate amount of tannic grip and acidity. Estate bottled in Castagneto Carducci 14%...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 23, 2008 | Italy, Organic grapes, Orvieto, Umbria
Sergio Mottura, Orvieto DOC 2006 There are fresh tropical fruits and garden herbs in the nose. The mouth is rather broad with moderate acidity and a little warmth and a bit of astringent grip – a little disappointing. The grapes, Procanico, Verdello and...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 22, 2008 | France, Gard
Domaine Monpertuis, Vin de Pays du Gard, Vignoble de la Ramiere, Cuvee Counoise 2005 Unfortunately this wine has quite a bit of brett and lots of astringency and is just too rustic for many. 13% $9.99 at Bottle Barn
by Ray Johnson | Sep 22, 2008 | California, Central Coast, Monterey County, Riesling, Santa Barbara County
Firestone, Central Coast, Vineyard Select, Riesling 2006 The smell of stone fruits and citrus greets you in the glass. In the mouth the wine is fresh, moderately acidic and graced by obvious residual sugar. The acid levels will seem faint to those who live on the...
