by Ray Johnson | Oct 28, 2009 | Anderson Valley, California, Mendocino County, Pinot Noir
Esterlina, Anderson Valley, Estate Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2007 The fruit is quite expressive in the nose – an explosion of red and black fruits with a smoky note for complexity. In the mouth the fruit shines again with plenty of acidity and a supple texture. Warm...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 27, 2009 | California, Rosé, Sangiovese, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley
Muscardini Cellars, Sonoma Valley, Monte Rosso Vineyards, Rosato di Sangiovese 2008 This is a zippy rose, a clean expression of Sangiovese’s cherry character with refreshing acidity – very nice. The wine was fermented and aged in neurtal French oak for 5...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 26, 2009 | Cinsault, France, Grenache, Rhône, Rosé, Syrah
Les Vignerons de Tavel, Tavel, Prestige des Lauzeraies 2007 Sweet cherry fruit marks the nose and carries over on the palate. The mouth is broad and weighty, the acidity low, the fruit flavors are compelling and the body is big – a nice Tavel. The grapes are 50%...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 25, 2009 | Calaveras County, California, Sauvignon Blanc, Sierra Foothills
Chatom Vineyards, Calaveras County, Sauvignon Blanc 2007 In the nose this Sauvignon features flowers and green herbs while in the mouth it is soft and viscous. Grown, produced and bottled in Douglas Flat 14.8% $16 at the winery, a gift from the SFCWC Chatom...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 25, 2009 | Chenin Blanc, Coulee de Serrant, France, Loire Valley, Savennieres
Clos de la Coulee de Serrant, Savennieres-Coulee de Serrant 2004 The wine in this bottle is deeply golden, almost brown, the nose is very complex, the mouth is quite dense and the flavors go on for a long time. Yet this wine is quite evolved. The wines of Savennieres...
