by Ray Johnson | Jul 7, 2008 | Amador County, Barbera, California
Yorba Amador County Barbera 2005 A touch rustic but the fruit comes out showing nicely after 15 minutes. One of the students suggested stewed rhubarb as a descriptor, which was right on, when you think of the tartness of rhubarb and the classic acidity of Barbera,...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 7, 2008 | Amador County, California, Port, Sierra Foothills
Macchia Amador County Linsteadt Vineyard Dangerous Port 2004 In the house style of ripeness and richness with integrated alcohol. The grapes are a combo of Barbera and Zinfandel. P&B in Lockeford 20.1% $25 at the winery Macchia
by Ray Johnson | May 2, 2008 | Amador County, California, Sangiovese, Sierra Foothills
Isole e Olena Chianti Classico DOCG 2004 The previous vintage showed some herbaceousness and tannic grip, as well as cherry, fresh and evolving with complexing earthiness. Here again with the 2004 there is a rusticity and astringency. 85% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo and...
by Ray Johnson | Mar 21, 2008 | Amador County, Barbera, California, Lodi
Montevina Amador County 2005 This has been a consistent good value in California Barbera, showing a light-bodied, fruit forward style. P&B in Plymouth 13.5% $7.49 at Bottle Barn Montevina Michael & David 7 Deadly Zins Old Vine Zin 2006 This wine has been a...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 22, 2008 | Amador County, California, Paso Robles, Rhone Blend, Rosé, White Zinfandel
Robert Hall Paso Robles Rose de Robles 2006 Hand harvest Syrah 55%, Grenache 26%, Mourvedre 10% and Cinsault 9% make up this Rhone-inspired rose. Winemaker Don Brady. P&B Paso Robles 13.1% $8.99 at Bottle Barn Robert Hall Montevina Amador County White Zinfandel...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 5, 2007 | Amador County, France, Sierra Foothills, Zinfandel
This flight features a range of vintages of Gold country wine, from 2000 to 2003. Karly Amador County Buck’s Ten Point Zinfandel 2000 Evolving, sweet raisined fruit – a very supple wine that is warm and complex. At its peak to enjoy now. P&B in...
