by Ray Johnson | Aug 28, 2010 | California, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc
Oberon, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc 2009 This wine is the essence of grapefruit, from the aroma to the flavors in the mouth. The acidity is crisp, making this wine quite zippy and refreshing. The grapes are all Sauvignon Blanc and are sourced from the Oso Vineyard in...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 26, 2010 | California, Chardonnay, Guenoc Valley, Lake County
Langtry Estate, Guenoc Valley, Genevieve Vineyard, Chardonnay 2008 This is a rich Chardonnay that provides a multiplex experience, to borrow from the film industry. The nose features tropical fruit and toasty, nuttiness. In the mouth the tropical fruit is fully on...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 24, 2010 | Alexander Valley, California, Chardonnay, Sonoma County
Murphy-Goode, Alexander Valley, Minnesota Cuvee, Chardonnay 2008 This is a richer style of Chardonnay with notes of oak, brown spices, butter and vanilla in the nose. On the palate there’s a sense of stone fruits, oak, a moderate amount of acidity, a light body...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 21, 2010 | California, Lake County, Sauvignon Blanc
Wildhurst, Lake County, Reserve, Sauvignon Blanc 2009 The nose features plenty of freshly mown grass and grapefruit – quite classic. In the mouth the citrus flavors shine in the most zippy way possible – nice and refreshing. I had a chance to try a bottle...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 13, 2010 | California, North Coast, Sparkling Dry
Windsor Vineyards, North Coast Champagne, Private Reserve Series, Blanc de Noir 2006 This is a dry and fruit-forward sparkling. Each sip has a vivid sense of blackberries, blueberries and more – nice. Produced and bottled in Lower Lake 12.5% $25 for the current...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 12, 2010 | California, Chardonnay, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
Handley, Dry Creek Valley, Handley Vineyard, Chardonnay 2007 The nose features tropical fruit and subtle oak in the background while the mouth shows us a light and fresh version of Chardonnay, fruity with roundness – very nice. The estate is best known for its...
