by Ray Johnson | Jan 31, 2008 | Alsace, Alto Adige, France, Gewurztraminer, Italy, Pinot Blanc, Riesling
How about Pinot Blanc, Dry Riesling and powerful Gewurztraminer? Cantina Terlano Alto Adige Pinot Bianco DOC 2006 This wine has been consistently fresh and aromatic and it is again. Estate Bottled in Terlano 13% $13.69 at Bottle Barn Terlano Domaine Weinbach Alsace...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 31, 2008 | Alsace, Alto Adige, California, France, Italy, Pinot Gris and Grigio
Elena Walch Alto Adige Pinot Grigio DOC 2006 Last time tasted this wine was clean, full of acidity and fruit. The stony minerality is in force on this round as well. P&B in Termeno 13% $14.49 at Bottle Barn Elena Walch McManis Family Vineyards California Pinot...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 2, 2007 | Alsace, Gewurztraminer, Marlborough, New Zealand
Steve Bird Marlborough Old Schoolhouse Vineyard Gewurztraminer 2006 P&B in Tauranga 13.5% $12.49 at Bottle Barn Steve Bird Lucien Albrecht Alsace Gewurztraminer Reserve 2006 Winemaker and proprietor Jean Albrecht. Bottled in Orschwihr 13% $14.49 at Bottle Barn...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 2, 2007 | Alsace, Australia, Central Otago, Marlborough, New Zealand, Pinot Gris and Grigio
This flight provides some noticeable contrast in PG styles. The Shaky Bridge has a bit of onion-skin color and herbaceous characters with some of that BO we associate with Sauvignon. The Albrecht Alsatian is quite rounded and lower in acidity. The Hui has great depth...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 24, 2007 | Alsace, Anderson Valley, Gewurztraminer, Mendocino County
Gewurztraminer has its detractors out there, yet I remain a fan. This flight features two regions that embrace this variety, Mendocino County’s Anderson Valley and sunny Alsace in the eastern reaches of France. Handley Anderson Valley Gewurztraminer 2006 This...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 24, 2007 | Alsace, France, Pinot Blanc
Domaine Weinbach Alsace Reserve Pinot Blanc 2005 This is a gem. There is fresh citrus, stone fruit and floral notes to smell. In the mouth there is a moderate+ amount of acidity and the taste of citrus. This is a very refreshing Pinot Blanc. The Faller family has...
