by Ray Johnson | Nov 13, 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cotes de Provence, France, Grenache, Mourvedre, Provence, Rhone Blend, Syrah
Jade Mountain California La Provencale 2004 Previous notes show the wine as complex and oaky though the 2nd bottle earlier in the year seemed a little alcoholic. Tonight’s bottle is very supple again and I don’t think most people would notice the alcohol....
by Ray Johnson | Nov 12, 2007 | Burgundy, California, Chablis, Chardonnay, Gevrey-Chambertin, Napa Valley, Rully, Volnay
Vincent Girardin Rully 1er Cru Les Cloux 2005 Very nice. Vinifié, élevé et mis en bouteille a Meursault 13.5% $24.99 at K&L Vincent Girardin .com Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay 2005 My notes from previous bottles of the 2004 and 2005 consistently note...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 9, 2007 | California, Napa Valley, Zinfandel
Rosenblum Cellars Napa Valley Lyons Reserve Zinfandel 2004 A plush Zin that drinks like ripe red wine infused with the best of notes of a caramel infused dessert. Grapes grown above 1,000 feet in the Vaca Range on the east side of the valley. P&B in Alameda 16.2%....
by Ray Johnson | Oct 19, 2007 | Alexander Valley, Australia, California, Grenache, McLaren Vale, Rhone Blend
Pirramimma McLaren Vale Old Bush Vine Grenache 2003 The last two tastings of this wine earlier in 2007 showed the fruit of Grenache with ever-integrating oak. Again tonight it is supple and the raisiny fruit is surounded by acidity and still kissed by oak. This is...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 19, 2007 | California, Carneros, Merlot, Napa Valley, Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria Valley
J. Wilkes Santa Barbara County Bien Nacido Vyds Pinot Blanc 2005 Clean, lime and candy like a Riesling, quite dry with perhaps a bit of warmth which disappearred with chilling, long flavor of lime Bot. in Sant Maria 14.1% $20 at the Wine Emporium. Ancien Carneros...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 19, 2007 | Australia, California, Clare Valley, New Zealand, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County
This flight features 2 grapes, 3 wines and 3 countries. Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007 This is in-your-face Sauvignon with bell pepper and lots of acid. All stainless with some lees contact. 13% $9.49 at Bottle Barn Oyster Bay Annie’s Lane Clare...
