by Ray Johnson | Feb 25, 2010 | California, High Valley, Lake County, Sauvignon Blanc
Brassfield Estate, High Valley, High Serenity Ranch, Estate Bottled, Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Give this a little air to allow the fruity aromatics to come to the fore. Then you’ll find pineapple and lemon laced with crushed green herbs. The mouth features a soft...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 22, 2010 | California, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Dry
Domaine Chandon, California, Brut, Classic nv Unfortunately this wine was corked. The aromatics are dampened and the mouth is astringent. A sense of the dosage is the only element coming through. I was concerned when I removed the foil from the top of the bottle. The...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 22, 2010 | California, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Sparkling Dry
Korbel, Russian River Valley Champagne, Natural’ Méthode Champenoise 2007 In the nose you’ll find green apples and strawberries while in the mouth it is acidic, with a sense of apples that have been baked with brown sugar – nice. 65% Pinot Noir, 35%...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 16, 2010 | Oregon, Riesling, Willamette Valley
Willamette Valley Vineyards, Willamette Valley – Oregon, Riesling 2008 This wine captures the essence of the SweeTarts I chewed on as a boy – great memories from nights at the movie theater then and a wonderful accompaniment to spicy food now. You could...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 8, 2010 | Missouri
St. James Winery, Country Red, Semi-Sweet Wine nv In the nose this is beautifully grapy, reminiscent of the grapes I ate as a boy. In the mouth it is moderately sweet, light-bodied and balanced by acidity – nice. P&B in St. James, Missouri 11.5% $6.99 at the...
