by Ray Johnson | Jul 7, 2010 | Burgundy, California, Marsannay, Rosé, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Domaine Charles Audoin, Marsannay Rose 2009 The nose features stone fruits and minerality, with a bit of earthiness and a whiff of a dairy note. In the mouth there is an austerity and a bit of warmth and grip. Drink this up during the summer. Recolte et mis en...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 2, 2010 | Argentina, Salta, Torrontes
Well-made Torrontes is a pleasure for the nose. Being a Europhile I’ve been late to appreciate the vibrancy of this grape’s scent. Now though, I can’t get enough of it and luckily many more are available in the US market. Don’t miss this one,...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 1, 2010 | Argentina, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza
Navarro Correas, Mendoza, Coleccion Privada, Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 The nose combines Cassis and vanilla. These flavors repeat in the mouth on a light-bodied frame, soft and easy drinking, immediately accessible – no time in the cellar required. The grapes,...
by Ray Johnson | Jun 29, 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Napa Valley
Cynthus, Napa Valley, Stagecoach Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 The nose features Cassis, bay leaves and the sweetness of oak, expressed as vanilla and caramel. Give this some time to open up; with 30 minutes more black fruits emerge. On the palate the oak adds...
by Ray Johnson | Jun 28, 2010 | Australia, Pinot Noir, Victoria
Innocent Bystander, Victoria, Pinot Noir 2009 There are lively black fruits in the nose, especially after 30 minutes. Add to that brown spices, a hint of thyme, spearmint and bubble gum sweetness. In the mouth this light-bodied Pinot delivers on the fruit, with...
