Category Archives: Anderson Valley

Battling Bubblies

Posted on May 7, 2008 by RJ

This flight pits top wines from Schramsberg in Calistoga and Roederer Estate in Philo. Roederer Estate Anderson Valley L”Ermitage Estate Brut 2000 This has been a personal favorite balancing the racy house style with the complexity given by time on … Continue reading →

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AV flight

Posted on May 1, 2008 by RJ

This flight features 3 Pinot Noir from Mendo’s Anderson Valley, ranging from a baby ’06 through a more mature ’02. Roessler Anderson Valley Bluejay Pinot Noir 2006 The last bottle of this wine was delicious though the acidity was quite … Continue reading →

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For your favorite chef

Posted on April 30, 2008 by RJ

Navarro Anderson Valley Chardonnay Verjus 2007 This is another non-alcoholic product from Navarro, but not for drinking but rather as an alternative in the kitchen. This is literally underripe grape juice, green juice, as it were that you might use … Continue reading →

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Mendo dessert

Posted on April 23, 2008 by RJ

Think rapsberry tart with this Riesling and your cares will melt away. Navarro Anderson Valley Late Harvest Cluster Select White Riesling 2006 Richness personified with acidity to balance. There is plenty of honey on top of the tropical fruit. There … Continue reading →

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3 Alternatives when you’re feeling dry

Posted on April 23, 2008 by RJ

Navarro Anderson Valley Estate Bottle Dry Muscat 2006 This wine has consistently dazzled with the ebulent smell of Muscat in a dry format. Tonight it is perfect again. P&B in the little hamlet of Philo 13.5% $19 at the winery … Continue reading →

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Fresh Rose

Posted on April 10, 2008 by RJ

The 2007 Pink wines are hitting the streets, just in time for a few warm days this spring. County Line Anderson Valley Rose 2007 Lots of acid and a sense of the vitamin C you might take in the morning. … Continue reading →

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Gewurz Goes Up

Posted on February 5, 2008 by RJ

We’ve seen the creep of California Gewurztraminer in both esteem and price. This flight features two current offerings in the mid-twenties$$. Londer Vineyards Anderson Valley Dry Gewurztraminer 2006 Full-on roses mark the nose of this wine and fruity flavors in … Continue reading →

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Gewurz is not second rate

Posted on September 24, 2007 by RJ

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 wine … Continue reading →

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