by Ray Johnson | Apr 18, 2008 | Bordeaux, Bordeaux Style Blends, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cotes de Castillon, Napa Valley, Pauillac, Virginia
This flight features 5 wines where Cabernet and others of the famous 5 make an appearance, in vintages ranging from 2005 back to 2002. The Sinskey and ZD were the clear favorites from the recent vintages in this flight. Their overt fruit was delightful and they each...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 18, 2008 | California, Sonoma County, Zinfandel
Carol Shelton Sonoma County Black Magic Late Harvest Zinfandel 2006 Many feel that Carol has a magic hand when it comes to Zin. This offering for dessert is on the lighter side of RS with just 6.5% residual sugar, making it ideal for fresh berries, served cold with...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 17, 2008 | Italy, Pinot Noir
In the search for ever more affordable Pinot Noir, California producers are looking abroad. The 1.5 litre offering from Gallo’s Twin Valley line now sports an Italian origin. Gallo Twin Valley Provincia di Pavia Pinot Noir nv This...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 15, 2008 | Italy, Muscat, Piemonte
La Spinetta Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2006 A favorite from the legend. I was blessed to meet Rivetti before the skyrocket to fame. This wine remains an affordable gem, with the essence of Muscat aching for fresh berries on a summer evening. White Muscat estate bottled...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 11, 2008 | Bual, Madeira, Portugal
Cossart Gordon, Madeira, 5 Years Old, Bual nv This is a rich style of Madeira from the Bual grape, though not as sweet as Malmsey. P&B by the Madeira Wine Company in Funchal 19% purchased for $20.79 at Bottle Barn Cossart Gordon
