by Ray Johnson | Nov 29, 2007 | France, Muscat, Muscat Beaumes de Venise, Rhône
Domaine des Bernardins Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise 2005 Quite complex with apparent alcohol. 100% Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains. Mis par Cave Castaud in Beaumes-de-Venise 15% $12.99 (375ml) at Bottle Barn
by Ray Johnson | Nov 29, 2007 | France, Rhône
Perrin & Fils Cotes du Rhone Villages 2004 Gamey with earthy notes and a fair amount of tannin. This wine is 50% Syrah and 50% Grenache. Mis in Orange 13% $9.69 at Bottle Barn
by Ray Johnson | Nov 29, 2007 | Coteaux-du-Tricastin, Cotes du Luberon, France, Rhône
Chateau La Canorgue Cotes du Luberon 2006 Unfortunately this wine is showing its alcohol quite overtly. The grapes for this wine are Clairette, Roussanne, Marsanne and Bourboulenc. La Canorgue farms its 30 hectares biodynamically. Mis au chateau par Jean-Pierre et N....
by Ray Johnson | Nov 26, 2007 | Martinborough, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc
Craggy Range Martinborough Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2006 Te Muna means ‘secret place’ and it is where this vineyard is located, adjacent to the Huangarua River. P&B in Havelock North 13.5% $19.99 at K&L Craggy Range
by Ray Johnson | Nov 20, 2007 | France, Grenache, Rhône, Rose, Tavel
Domaine de la Mordoree Tavel La Dame Rousse 2006 Smells of strawberry and bisquits. There’s a broad mouthfeel with fruit to taste and added weight compared to other roses – very nice. The grapes behind this pink wine are 60% Grenache, 10-20% Syrah, 10%...
