by Ray Johnson | Sep 24, 2007 | Amador County, Barbera, Piemonte, Sierra Foothills, Sonoma County
Barbera can deliver berry flavor with the acidity to keep up with acidic dishes. This flight featured two examples from either side of the Atlantic. The first time the California offering was from Seghesio. Tonight we line-up a wine from Jeff Ruquist. Andrea Oberto...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 24, 2007 | Alsace, Anderson Valley, Gewurztraminer, Mendocino County
Gewurztraminer has its detractors out there, yet I remain a fan. This flight features two regions that embrace this variety, Mendocino County’s Anderson Valley and sunny Alsace in the eastern reaches of France. Handley Anderson Valley Gewurztraminer 2006 This...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 24, 2007 | Alsace, France, Pinot Blanc
Domaine Weinbach Alsace Reserve Pinot Blanc 2005 This is a gem. There is fresh citrus, stone fruit and floral notes to smell. In the mouth there is a moderate+ amount of acidity and the taste of citrus. This is a very refreshing Pinot Blanc. The Faller family has...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 24, 2007 | Italy, Pinot Gris and Grigio, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County
Zenato Delle Venezie IGT Pinot Grigio 2006 This regionally-labeled bottling has been a good value high-acid white. The 2005 emphasized citrus notes. The 2006 tasted in this class showed fruits ranging from citrus to tropical. There is a new world freshness, with a...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 21, 2007 | California, Port
Meyer Family California Port nv This wine was described by one of the students as tasting like a ‘rum raisin chocolate bar’. I can’t improve on that. This wine has complexity, some palpable alcohol as in these wines from the Douro and the silky...
