by Ray Johnson | Apr 21, 2010 | Campo De Borja, Grenache, Spain
Bodegas Alto Moncayo, Campo De Borja 2007 This wine smells like dessert personified, with vanilla, cherries and pastry dough. In the mouth it is soft and fruity, quite rich and laden with oak, as it has been consistently over the vintages – a real crowd pleaser....
by Ray Johnson | Apr 21, 2010 | Albariño, Rias Baixas, Spain
Burgáns (Bodegas Martin Códax) Rias Baixas, Burgáns, Albariño 2008 The nose features sweet floral notes while the mouth shows us citrus, lots of acidity and a creamy texture. The grapes are grown on fertile soils overtop granite and schist. The wine sees no oak, only...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 21, 2010 | Albariño, California, Monterey County
Ca’ del Solo, Monterey County, Estate Vineyard, Albarino 2008 This wine features a strong signature of citrus and refreshing acidity with a little sense of alcohol as well. The intrusion of the alcohol is disappointing given the beauty of the previous vintage....
by Ray Johnson | Apr 20, 2010 | California
Sonoma State’s Wine Business Institute is hosting the annual Wine Career Night on Thursday evening. The event provides a great networking opportunity for those of you already in the industry as well as those of you looking for a door to entry. I spoke with...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 19, 2010 | Bourgueil, Cabernet Franc, Loire Valley
Domaine de la Butte, Bourgueil, “Le Pied de la Butte” 2008 At first opening this is pretty stinky so give it a good airing and then you’ll find the beautiful fruit. In the mouth it is light-bodied and fruity with lots of acidity and some gripping astringency....
