by Ray Johnson | Aug 29, 2009 | Arkansas, Concord, Fortified dessert, Port, Tawny Port
Wiederkehr, Arkansas Moutain, Tawny Port nv The nose sports lots of vanilla with nuts and a very overt sense of oaky richness. In the mouth the nuttiness continues with caramel sweetness. The alcohol is perfectly integrated so watch that it doesn’t sneak up on...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 28, 2009 | Arkansas
St. John, Red Table Wine, Medium Sweet, de Vine Red nv This wine speaks floral notes from the glass with the foxiness I associate with the Concord that I ate as a boy. In the mouth is fruity and friendly, displaying a sweet and tart character like a Mosel Riesling...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 28, 2009 | American, Arkansas, Merlot, Zinfandel
Chateau Aux Arc, American, Dragonfly Red nv The nose speaks of sweet oak while in the mouth this wine is smooth and light with a little warmth. Some of the fruit came from the estate’s Dragonfly Ranch, supplemented by imports from outside of Arkansas: 90% Merlot...
