by Ray Johnson | Jul 11, 2008 | Germany, Mendocino County, Mendocino Ridge, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Riesling
Greenwood Ridge Mendocino Ridge Estate Bottled White Riesling 2006 This has always been a crowd pleaser; this vintage pushes the RS up to 2.8%. GP&B in Philo 13.5% $13.69 at Bottle Barn Greenwood Ridge Dr. Loosen Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 11, 2008 | Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Haut-Medoc, Merlot, Napa Valley, Rutherford
Chateau Sociando-Mallet Haut-Medoc 2005 Toasty oak, ripe tannins and black fruits – delicious. 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc from vines at an average 30 years old. Mis au chateau par Jean Gautreau in St. Seurin de Cadourne 13% $54.99...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 11, 2008 | Bordeaux, California, Lalande-de-Pomerol, Merlot, Napa Valley
Christian Moueix Bordeaux Merlot 2003 From the Petrus folks, a value-oriented red from the land of very expensive wine. This is on the earthy side with fruit that is evolving in a raisin direction; it’s light-bodied and acidic. Mis en bouteille par Jean-Pierre...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 11, 2008 | Austria, France, Gruner Veltliner, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc
Berger, Niederosterreich, Gruner Veltliner 2007 This wine has been a value and notice that you still get a super size. A lean and acidic refresher. Estate bottled by E. & M. Berger in Gedersdorf in Krems 12.5% $10.99 at Bottle Barn Domaine Vacheron, Sancerre 2007...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 10, 2008 | Bordeaux, France, Sauternes, Semillon
Chateau Doisy Daene Sauternes 2003 There’s lots of creme caramel and toastiness in this wine and a little lower on the RS scale than other Sauternes. The vineyard is planted to 87% Semillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc and 1% Muscadelle. The final blend is about 80%...
