by Ray Johnson | Sep 30, 2009 | Alto Adige, Gewurztraminer, Italy
Elena Walch, Alto Adige, Gewurztraminer 2007 Let this current vintage air a bit as its a little stinky at first. With time the roses that you expect emerge. Though the wine is dry, the body is big and viscous, low in acidity and very textbook Gewurz. P&B in...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 22, 2009 | Alto Adige, Italy, Pinot Gris and Grigio
Cantina Terlano, Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Grigio 2007 There’s lots of citrus and floral notes when you lift the glass. The mouth is fully fruity with ample acidity – very nice. Bottled in Terlano 13% $17.69 at Bottle Barn and $19.99 at Traverso’s...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 22, 2009 | Alto Adige, Italy, Pinot Blanc
Elena Walch, Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Bianco 2007 The nose features citrus and stone fruits while in the mouth you experience a creamy character that complements the refreshing acidity – long and very nice. Tasted later in September the same wine is developing more...
by Ray Johnson | Mar 31, 2009 | Alto Adige, Italy, Pinot Gris and Grigio, Valle Isarco
Cantina Produttori Valle Isarco, Alto Adige, Valle Isarco, Pinot Grigio DOC 2007 Stone fruits and flowers fill the glass with a sense of candy and spice – there’s something a bit reminiscent of Alsace. In the mouth there is the hallmark acidity but like in...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 16, 2008 | Alsace, Alto Adige, California, Italy, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Grigio
Cantina Terlano, Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Bianco 2007 This wine has been consistently fresh and aromatic and the ’07 is on form. Estate Bottled in Terlano 13% $19.99 at Traverso’s and $15.99 at Bottle Barn Terlano McManis Family Vineyards, California, Pinot...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 16, 2008 | Alto Adige, Italy, Lagrein
Cantina Terlano, Alto Adige, Gries, Lagrein, Riserva DOC 2004 This is still a baby with ample structure and notes of tar and earth. There’s a sense in which this reminds me of a young and reductive Northern Rhone Syrah. Let this one sit for 5 years or pair with...
