by Ray Johnson | Oct 26, 2011 | California, Lake County
Brassfield, High Valley, High Serenity Ranch, Estate Bottled, inot Grigio 2009 This Pinot Grigio is clean and fruity, with the crisp character you would associate with the Alto Adige and the fruitiness that speaks of California sunshine. Estate bottled in Clearlake...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 23, 2011 | California
A pint of ale in the wine country…Lagunitas is hosting another after-work mixer to support the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State. Raise a glass with us next Tuesday evening, August 30. Details and tickets are available online: Party at Lagunitas in Petaluma...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 22, 2011 | California, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County
The nose features minerality and golden delicious apples. In the mouth there is the vivacious flavor of Granny Smith apples and lots of acidity. At the same time the texture is thick, dense like a deep down comforter. The Two Rock Vineyard is located on the Cotati...
by Ray Johnson | Jun 7, 2011 | Bordeaux Style Blends, California, Napa Valley
St. Supery, Napa Valley, Elu 2005 The nose features Cassis and cigar box, some leafy, Bordeauxish character, complex and sprinkled as if with fresh tobacco. In the mouth this wine is chewy yet approachable, enhanced with oak. Think of serving this with Ribeye and...
by Ray Johnson | Jun 7, 2011 | Alexander Valley, Barbera, California, Sonoma County
Seghesio, Alexander Valley, Barbera 2009 This wine always exudes a sweetness in nose, displaying its ripe fruit and oaky accents. In the mouth it is supple and rich, with a viscosity not often seen in Barbera – very decadent. This has been a consistently ripe...
by Ray Johnson | Jun 7, 2011 | California, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Balletto, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Estate Bottled, Pinot Noir 2009 The nose features fresh strawberries and rhubarb with a bit of forest floor for complexity. In the mouth the fruit is fresh and vibrant, the body is light and the marriage with grilled...
