by Ray Johnson | May 13, 2009 | Anderson Valley, California, Mendocino County, Pinot Noir
Handley, Anderson Valley, Pinot Noir 2006 This year the AV Pinot is a little warmer than in the past, with veery ripe berries showing through in the mouth. Winemaker Milla Handley. P&B in Philo 14.5% $23.99 at Bottle Barn Handley
by Ray Johnson | Apr 15, 2009 | Anderson Valley, California, Gewurztraminer, Mendocino County
Navarro, Anderson Valley, Estate Bottled, Dry, Gewurztraminer 2007 Another long-time favorite from Navarro that captures the smell of Gewurz without the sweetness. In the nose it is like roses and baby powder while the mouth is fuller-bodied than you find in the...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 15, 2009 | Anderson Valley, California, Mendocino County, Muscat
Navarro Vineyards, Anderson Valley, Estate Bottled, Dry Muscat 2007 This wine has consistently dazzled with the ebulent smell of Muscat in a dry format. The ’07 is spot-on again with loads of orange blossom in the nose. In the mouth there’s a sense of...
by Ray Johnson | Mar 9, 2009 | Anderson Valley, California, Mendocino County, Riesling
Navarro, Anderson Valley, Mendocino, Riesling 2007 Unfortunately the first bottle was a little corked and the wet cardboard was rearing its ugly head. Yet behind that was the essence of lime. With more than ample acidity, the .8% RS is buried into the background...
by Ray Johnson | Mar 9, 2009 | Anderson Valley, California, Mendocino County, Pinot Gris and Grigio
Navarro, Anderson Valley, Mendocino, Pinot Gris 2006 The nose sports candied citrus and tropical notes while the mouth is fruity and round with a spark of acidity. The time in bottle has added some nice complexity to a wine that we often drink before that can develop....
by Ray Johnson | Jan 29, 2009 | Anderson Valley, California, Mendocino County, Pinot Noir
MacPhail Family, Anderson Valley, Frattey Shams Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2006 This wine is smoky and warm in the nose and pure suppleness in the mouth. The cherry fruit integrates perfectly with the oak – very polished. The wine spent 11 months in French oak....
