by Ray Johnson | Aug 21, 2010 | Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France, Grenache, Rhône
Vieux Telegraphe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Télégramme 2007 Tasted first at 11:15 on Friday morning, the nose featured cherries, strawberries, black pepper, sweet notes of vanilla and caramel as wells as the scent of the garrigue. In the mouth the wine showed medium plus...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 21, 2010 | California, Lake County, Sauvignon Blanc
Wildhurst, Lake County, Reserve, Sauvignon Blanc 2009 The nose features plenty of freshly mown grass and grapefruit – quite classic. In the mouth the citrus flavors shine in the most zippy way possible – nice and refreshing. I had a chance to try a bottle...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 14, 2010 | Cairanne, Cotes du Rhone, Cotes du Rhone Villages, France, Grenache, Rhône
Domaine Richaud, Cairanne Cotes du Rhone Villages, L’Ebrescade 2004 The nose features sweet black fruit, a bit of raisins, a light meaty character and a sense of the garrigue. In the mouth it is smooth and succulent, rich, with some viscosity, lots of fruit that...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 13, 2010 | California, North Coast, Sparkling Dry
Windsor Vineyards, North Coast Champagne, Private Reserve Series, Blanc de Noir 2006 This is a dry and fruit-forward sparkling. Each sip has a vivid sense of blackberries, blueberries and more – nice. Produced and bottled in Lower Lake 12.5% $25 for the current...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 12, 2010 | California, Chardonnay, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
Handley, Dry Creek Valley, Handley Vineyard, Chardonnay 2007 The nose features tropical fruit and subtle oak in the background while the mouth shows us a light and fresh version of Chardonnay, fruity with roundness – very nice. The estate is best known for its...
