by Ray Johnson | May 8, 2012 | California, Chardonnay, Lake County, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
Shannon Ridge, Lake County, Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Citrus is the theme throughout the nose and on the palate, crisp and refreshing. Fermented in stainless and bottled under a screwcap closure. Vinted and bottled in Geyserville 13.5% and available for $26 at the Blue...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 23, 2012 | California, Carneros, Syrah
Napa Cellars, Carneros, Dyer Vineyard, Syrah 2009 This is a sweet smelling Syrah, forecasting ripe fruit on the palate. That comes through without a doubt, with loads of berries and a very supple texture. A bonus to the experience is the sense of acidity that...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 19, 2012 | California, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
St. Rose, Russian River Valley, Nunes Vineyard, Ten Block, Pinot Noir 2009 The nose features cherries and raspberries – ebulliently fruity and graced with a touch a vanilla. In the mouth the theme of fresh Pinot fruit continues on a very silky texture. I think...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 15, 2012 | California, Lake County, Mendocino County, Sauvignon Blanc
Bonterra, 58% Lake County, 42% Mendocino County, Sauvignon Blanc 2010 The nose is a full-on experience of citrus, as in a slice fresh grapefruit and a wedge of lemon. The flavors follow suit in the mouth with the zippiness that you would expect. This Sauvigon is crisp...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 15, 2012 | California, class
I am delighted to announce that Anisya Thomas Fritz, proprietor of Lynmar Estate, will lead Sonoma State’s Wine Entrepreneurship Course. I had the good fortune to meet Dr. Fritz at Lynmar after she brought on an intern from Sonoma State’s Wine Business Institute. We...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 26, 2011 | California, Lake County
Brassfield, High Valley Appellation, High Serenity Ranch Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2010 The nose sports fresh cherries with lashings of freshly split oak. In the mouth it is light-bodied and silky smooth – nice. Estate Grown, produced and bottled in Clearlake Oaks 13.7%...
