by Ray Johnson | Oct 11, 2009 | California
Today on Treasure Island today we had the opportunity to taste a number of stellar wines from Lodi. Here are just a few standouts from a much longer list. Vino Con Brio, Lodi, Estate, Brillante White 2008 In the nose the fruit is bright and clean, showing oranges and...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 11, 2009 | California, Carneros, Chardonnay
Robledo, Los Carneros, Rancho Maria, Chardonnay 2007 This is the rich expression of California Chardonnay yet with a sense of balancing acidity. All of the bells and whistles seems to have been brought to the game, producing buttery flavors and doughy, pastry-like...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 10, 2009 | California, Dry Creek Valley, Late harvest red, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley, Zinfandel
Hart’s Desire, Russian River Valley, Ponzo Vineyard, Late Harvest, Zinfandel 2008 The nose features candied black fruit. In the mouth it is a blackberry jam, in a liquid form – with an acidic streak for balance – delicious. 7% RS after 35 degrees brix at...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 10, 2009 | California, Dry Creek Valley, Petite Sirah, Sonoma County
Mazzocco, Dry Creek Valley, Aguilera, Reserve, Petite Sirah 2005 We picked this as our BOC Petite in the recent Harvest Fair. The competition was strong with many a great Petite. The beauty of this Petite is that the structure we associate with this grape is matched...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 10, 2009 | Alexander Valley, Bordeaux Style Blends, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Dry Creek Valley, Malbec, Merlot, Sonoma County
Spragia Family Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley, Home Ranch, Merlot 2006 The nose features a strong blast of fresh oak. In the mouth that note carries through, with plummy fruit, a little warmth and a supple texture. V&B in St. Helena 15.6% $19.99 at Bottle Barn...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 10, 2009 | California, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County
The Davis Family brand has stood for great Pinot and you see that in the latest crop of wines which garnered honors at this year’s Harvest Fair in Sonoma. Davis Family, Russian River Valley, Pinot Noir 2007 Sweet caramel combines with raspberries in the nose. In...
