by Ray Johnson | Feb 12, 2008 | Bordeaux Style Blends, Chenin Blanc, Dry Creek Valley, Knights Valley, Sonoma County
Off the beaten track we find quality Chenin Blanc and Bordeaux-style blends. This Chenin displays minerality and nerve while the Alluvium is quite rich in its styling. Leo Steen Dry Creek Valley Saini Farms Chenin Blanc 2006 Sourced from vines just over 25 years old....
by Ray Johnson | Feb 5, 2008 | Anderson Valley, California, Russian River Valley
We’ve seen the creep of California Gewurztraminer in both esteem and price. This flight features two current offerings in the mid-twenties$$. Londer Vineyards Anderson Valley Dry Gewurztraminer 2006 Full-on roses mark the nose of this wine and fruity flavors in...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 31, 2008 | Alsace, Alto Adige, France, Gewurztraminer, Italy, Pinot Blanc, Riesling
How about Pinot Blanc, Dry Riesling and powerful Gewurztraminer? Cantina Terlano Alto Adige Pinot Bianco DOC 2006 This wine has been consistently fresh and aromatic and it is again. Estate Bottled in Terlano 13% $13.69 at Bottle Barn Terlano Domaine Weinbach Alsace...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 31, 2008 | Alsace, Alto Adige, California, France, Italy, Pinot Gris and Grigio
Elena Walch Alto Adige Pinot Grigio DOC 2006 Last time tasted this wine was clean, full of acidity and fruit. The stony minerality is in force on this round as well. P&B in Termeno 13% $14.49 at Bottle Barn Elena Walch McManis Family Vineyards California Pinot...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 22, 2008 | Amador County, California, Paso Robles, Rhone Blend, Rose, White Zinfandel
Robert Hall Paso Robles Rose de Robles 2006 Hand harvest Syrah 55%, Grenache 26%, Mourvedre 10% and Cinsault 9% make up this Rhone-inspired rose. Winemaker Don Brady. P&B Paso Robles 13.1% $8.99 at Bottle Barn Robert Hall Montevina Amador County White Zinfandel...
