by Ray Johnson | Mar 6, 2010 | Dealcoholized, Merlot
Ariel, Dealcoholized, Merlot 2007 Simple and light-bodied. Made and bottled by J. Lohr in San Jose. Contains less than one half of one percent alcohol by volume, purchased for $6.49 at Bottle Barn Ariel Vineyards
by Ray Johnson | Mar 6, 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Glen Ellen, California, Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 There’s a sense of whole berries, sweet and a little tooty-fruity with a vanilla veneer. In the mouth this wine is a bit sweet, quite fruity and fairly gripping – disappointing. Vinted and Bottled...
by Ray Johnson | Mar 6, 2010 | California, Pinot Gris and Grigio
Glen Ellen, California, Reserve Pinot Grigio 2008 It’s not terribly aromatic and it is a bit spiritous but it’s fairly dry and acidic and perfect for making a Kir. And the price is affordable. Vinted and Bottle no where near Glen Ellen, in Livermore and...
by Ray Johnson | Mar 6, 2010 | California, Valdiguie
Glen Ellen, California, Proprietor’s Reserve, Gamay Beaujolais, Valdiguie 2000 The nose is quite evolved, featuring raisins, tea, herbs. and some volatile burn. The mouth is quite delightful for the price and age of this wine, one that was not meant to be aged....
by Ray Johnson | Mar 6, 2010 | Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo
Marques de Caceres, Rioja, Reserva 2002 The nose shows some of the herbaceousness that can be found with Tempranillo along with vanilla and cherries dabbed with brown sugar and baked in a pie. The mouth is bright with cherries and structure, youthful. Yet at the same...
