by Ray Johnson | Oct 11, 2007 | Blanc de Noirs, California, Sonoma County, Sparkling Dry
Gloria Ferrer Sonoma County Methode Champenoise Blanc de Noirs nv This is a perennial favorite in my classes. The silky, lowish acid profile combined with the dosage earns this wine many fans. 92% Pinot Noir and 8% Chardonnay, color from the addition of 5-7%...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 10, 2007 | Brachetto, Italy, Muscat, Piemonte, Sweet Sparkling
La Morandina Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2006 This wine smells of orange blossoms and ginger and tastes sweet while light bodied and ready and willing to accompany your next bowl of raspberries. Bot in Castiglione Tinella in Cuneo 5.5% $17.99 at Traverso’s. ...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 10, 2007 | California, Italy, Lombardia, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
After a flight of sparkling wines from Franciacorta, this round goes still. Ca’ del Bosco Terre di Franciacorta DOCG Maurizio Zanella 2005 This is a concentrated white wine with layers of flavor and lots of acidity to frame it. 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Bianco,...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 10, 2007 | Franciacorta, Italy, Lombardia, Prosecco, Sparkling Dry, Sparkling Lightly Sweet, Veneto
This flight demonstrates the contrasting taste profiles in the methode champenoise wines of Franciacorta and the tank feremented Prosecco of the Veneto. Bellavista, Franciacorta, Cuvee Brut nv Fresh and dry, this wine is 80% Chardonnay, with the balance Pinot Bianco...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 10, 2007 | California, Cote-Rotie, Crozes-Hermitage, France, Rhône, Sonoma County
This flight features 3 Syrah from both sides of the Atlantic. Domaine des Entrefaux Crozes-Hermitage 2005 Black pepper and structure in a good value Northern Rhone Syrah. Charles & Francois Tardy a Chanos-Curson 12.5% $14.49 at Bottle Barn Lewis Cellars Sonoma...
