by Ray Johnson | Dec 12, 2007 | California, Carneros, Pinot Noir
Robert Stemmler Carneros Vin Gris Pinot Noir Rose 2006 As the winter comes on strong we might be inclined to skip the pink wine. Yet this wine can stand in well where you would normally think of serving a crisp white wine. P&B in Santa Rosa 14% $22 at the Wine...
by Ray Johnson | Dec 10, 2007 | Australia, Barossa Valley, Coonawarra, Margaret River, South Australia, Western Australia
Yalumba Coonawarra The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 The 2002 smelled of cigar box, tobacco, light green pepper and a hint of pickle. In the mouth there was ample acidity which carriesd the juicy red flavors for a long time. Sourced from their Menzies Vineyard. Aged...
by Ray Johnson | Dec 10, 2007 | Australia, Merlot, South Australia
Mollydooker South Australia Merlot 2006 Sourced from Padthaway and McLaren Vale 15.5% $18.99 at Bottle Barn Mollydooker
by Ray Johnson | Dec 9, 2007 | Australia, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Semillon
Pepper Tree Hunter Valley Semillon 2005 This baby is screaming with acidity – very green and right on target. Put it to bed for the long haul and enjoy it when it matures. 100% Semillon fermented in stainless. Winemaker Chris Cameron. Produced in Pokolbin 11.5%...
by Ray Johnson | Dec 7, 2007 | Australia, Barossa, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, South Australia, White Dessert
Margan Hunter Valley Botrytis Semillon 2005 This wines has tropical fruit and the volatility that accompanies many botrytis wines. The palate is very thick and the acidity seems shy though the stats say otherwise at 10 g/L. RS 12.7%, alcohol 10.5% $25 (375ml) at...
