by Ray Johnson | Aug 20, 2008 | Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Syrah
Domaine de la Mordoree, Cotes-du-Rhone, La Dame Rousse, Rose 2007 Smells of strawberry showing quite full-on tonight. There’s a broad mouthfeel with the follow-on fruit to taste and added weight from the alcohol – very nice. Tasted again in late October,...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 19, 2008 | Chianti Classico, Italy, Langhe, Nebbiolo, Piemonte, Sangiovese, Tuscany
Castello della Paneretta, Chianti Classico DOCG 2005 There’s loads of acidity and the taste of cherries. The grapes behind this wine are 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo. Estate bottled in Barberino val d’Elsa 13% $17.99 at Traverso’s Paneretta Andrea...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 19, 2008 | Alto Adige, Italy, Pinot Gris and Grigio
Cantina Terlano, Alto Adige, Pinot Grigio DOC 2007 The 2006 showed the palpable acidity one would expect. The ’07 is again right-on with fresh fruits and perfume with plenty of acidityBottled in Terlano 13% $19.99 at Traverso’s Terlano
by Ray Johnson | Aug 18, 2008 | British Columbia, Canada, Okanagan Valley, Pinot Noir, Rose
Red Rooster, Okanagan Valley VQA, Rose 2006 There’s the smell and taste of candied strawberries and a slippery viscous texture. The grapes behind the wine are 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Produced in Penticton 13% $15.99 Canadian for the new...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 15, 2008 | California
Hillebrand, Ontario VQA, Artist Series, Gamay Noir Rose 2006 There’s a scent of toffee and candied fruit that leads an expectation of sweetness yet there’s plenty of acidity to make this dry rose refreshing. Vinted in Niagara-on-the-Lake 12% $11.95...
