by Ray Johnson | Apr 4, 2010 | Argentina, Chardonnay, Mendoza
Navarro Correas, Mendoza, Coleccion Privada, Chardonnay 2008 The nose smells of pears and peaches, accented by oak. In the mouth it is light-bodied and oaky, with a silky texture and a little warmth. The grapes were sourced from the Tunyuan and Tupungato Valleys in...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 2, 2010 | Bordeaux, France, Late Harvest White, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, White Dessert
Chateau d’Yquem, Sauternes 2005 From the start, the nose features a complex mix of honey, vanilla, appropriate volatility, creme caramel and dried apricots. In the mouth it is broad and viscous, a wine whose texture is luscious. With time, the fruits pop out,...
by Ray Johnson | Mar 8, 2010 | Aperitif, California, Vermouth
Quady, California, Vya, Extra Dry Vermouth nv The nose combines mint, ginger and a host of spices. In the mouth it is dry and spicy with a reminiscence of quinine’s bitterness – an intense mouth refresher! The grapes are Colombard and Orange Muscat and the...
by Ray Johnson | Mar 6, 2010 | Bual, Fortified dessert, Madeira, Portugal
Blandy’s, Madeira, 5 Year Old, Bual nv Toffee meets raisins with a spriritous character in the nose. In the mouth the weight is there, with nuttiness, caramel and a lighter shade of residual sugar than you find with Blandy’s Malmsey. I would break out the...
by Ray Johnson | Mar 6, 2010 | Moscato d'Asti, Muscat, Piemonte, Sparkling sweet
La Caudrina, Moscato d’Asti 2008 There’s a lovely sense of orange blossoms in the nose while the mouth is sweet and ethereal – very nice. Estate bottled in Castiglione Tinella 5.5% purchased for $15.99 at Bottle Barn
