by Ray Johnson | Apr 6, 2012 | British Columbia, Canada, Gamay, Okanagan Valley
We recently enjoyed a mature wine from Beaujolais so I thought it a good idea that we try a wine from the cellar made from the same grape in the New World. Some years ago we enjoyed a week’s holiday in the Okanagan and the memory is still vivid – wine,...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 1, 2012 | Australia, Grenache, McLaren Vale, South Australia
d’Arenberg, McLaren Vale, The Custodian, Grenache 2009 The nose features sweet, lolly-like berry notes that follow through in the mouth. The flavor profile is driven by the fruit, emphasizing the grapes in the vineyard while the texture is quite silky with a little...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 1, 2012 | Grillo, Italy, Marsala, Sicilia
During my visit to Pellegrino I had the opportunity to learn first-hand about one of Europe’s most famous fortified wines, Marsala. While the market has faded and consumer interest in these wines has waned, a few producers soldier on making traditional and...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 1, 2012 | Ansonica, Cabernet Sauvignon, Catarratto, Italy, Moscato di Pantelleria, Muscat, Nero d'Avola, Pantelleria, Sicilia
During our recent trip to Sicily I had the opportunity to visit with the team at Donnafugata both on the main island in Marsala and on the small and windswept island of Pantelleria. The wines run the spectrum from fresh, aromatic whites to full-bodied reds, finishing...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 30, 2012 | class
Greetings everyone, We had a great sensory seminar over the weekend with Pat Henderson of Kenwood and David Sandri of Wine Secrets. Next up is an online tour of wine business management with Tim Hanni. The application deadline is quickly approaching so check it out...
