by Ray Johnson | Jan 23, 2010 | Adelaide Hills, Australia, Chardonnay, Piccadilly Valley, South Australia
Petaluma, Piccadilly Valley, Chardonnay 2004 The nose offers toastiness, freshly split oak and vanilla with a sense of ripe, tropical fruit. In the mouth the viscosity is matched by steely acidity, combining the best of Burgundian austerity and Australian flamboyance....
by Ray Johnson | Jan 22, 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Sonoma County
We had a great visit today with Kryss Speegle at Kenwood Vineyards. She took the class through a tasting of wines through the years so that everyone could experience the evolution a wine goes through, form early days to long term bottle aging. The crowning jewel of...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 22, 2010 | Missouri, Ozark Mountain, Vignoles
St. James Winery, Ozark Mountain, Vintner’s Select, Semi-Dry, Vignoles 2006 This wine is like peaches in a glass, infused with simple syrup to add richness. The viscosity is balanced by acidity making for delightful wine to pair with the spicy prawns...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 21, 2010 | California, Napa Valley, Sangiovese
Luna, Napa Valley, Sangiovese 2007 This is a light-bodied and fruit forward Sangiovese to tickle the heart of died in the wool New World wine drinkers. I’m a huge fan of Sangiovese but often when I introduce a classic model from Tuscany, a number of people in...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 21, 2010 | Marlborough, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc
Saint Clair, Marlborough, Vicar’s Choice, Sauvignon Blanc 2008 In the nose you’ll find apricot and green pepper spiced up with floral notes. In the mouth the acidity is vibrant and the body light with a bit of petillance – a nice refresher....
