by Ray Johnson | Jan 13, 2010 | Fruit Wine, Rhubarb, South Dakota
Prairie Berry, South Dakota, red ass rhubarb nv This wine sports a great balance of sweetness and acidity while tasting as if you have the live fruit in your mouth – delicious! The fruit behind this wine is 90% rhubarb grown in South Dakota and 10% raspberries....
by Ray Johnson | Jan 13, 2010 | California, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Syrah
Trione, Russian River Valley, River Road Ranch, Pinot Noir 2008 In the nose you’ll find sweet red fruit with pastry notes, think cherry pie, warm and aromatic. In the mouth you’ll find a supple expression of that cherry pie, absolutely luscious. The fruit...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 12, 2010 | Aperitif, Madeira, Portugal, Verdelho
Blandy’s, Madeira, 5 Year Old, Verdelho nv The flavor profile puts together the best of Amontillado from Spain with a splash of sweetness. You’ll find a woody, nutty essence with warmth and dried oranges. This is a weighty aperitif that celebrates bold flavours...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 11, 2010 | Finger Lakes, Gewurztraminer, New York
Keuka Spring, Finger Lakes, Gewurztraminer 2008 The nose features spicy floral notes, like roses and very pretty at that. In the mouth it is round, with a little RS, lots of lychee fruit, and a brightness that eludes many of the same grape – brilliant. This wine...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 11, 2010 | Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria Valley, Sta. Rita Hills
The final round of judging in the 2010 Pinot Noir Shootout was held today at Bistro Boudin on Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. I was asked to join about 30 other judges to pick the best of the best from over 250 entries across the world. It was an easy day of...
