by Ray Johnson | Jun 28, 2010 | Australia, Langhorne Creek, Pinot Gris and Grigio, South Australia, Viognier
Heartland, South Australia, Viognier, Pinot Gris 2006 The nose features fresh peaches, candied tropical fruits and spicy flowers. On the palate this wine is quite broad, lowish in acidity, conveying a richness yet emphasizing the vineyard over the winemaking. The body...
by Ray Johnson | Jun 28, 2010 | Albariño, Galicia, Rias Baixas, Spain
Martin Codax, Rias Baixas, Albarino 2009 The nose features hay and lime with a hint of roses. In the mouth it is clean and crisp, sporting minerality combined with citrus. This vintage captures the crisp and refreshing character that I associate with the best wines of...
by Ray Johnson | Jun 27, 2010 | California, Merlot, Napa Valley
Luna, Napa Valley, Merlot 2006 The nose features sweet oaky notes and black fruit. In the mouth the black fruits come through with cherries too. The suppleness of Merlot that most consumers seek is on full display in a light-bodied expression that is immediately...
by Ray Johnson | Jun 26, 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Priorat, Syrah
Scala Dei, Priorat, Cartoixa 2003 I found this bottle rattling around in the cellar and was delighted to have the opportunity to taste it again. A few years ago it was still rather tannic and while good, I knew that there were better days to come. And now those days...
by Ray Johnson | Jun 26, 2010 | California, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County
Foppiano, Russian River Valley, Estate Bottled, Sauvignon Blanc 2009 The nose is clean and expresses ripe citrus, as in fresh oranges. Add to that an accent of tropical fruit, a whiff of bananas and floral notes, of the sweet and spicy variety. In the mouth the fresh...
