by Ray Johnson | Oct 10, 2009 | California, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris and Grigio, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley
Taft Street, Russian River Valley, Pinot Gris 2008 The glass is filled with perfume and cotton candy – a very pretty Pinot Gris. In the mouth it is moderately acidic and tastes of citrus overlaid with flowers. P&B in Sebastopol 14.1% $11.99 at Bottle Barn...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 10, 2009 | California, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County
Owl Ridge, Sonoma County, Sauvignon Blanc 2008 This was of course the big winner at the Harvest Fair in 2009, the White Sweepstake winner. There’s a nice combo of fresh fruit and the herbacesous side of SB in this wine. In the mouth it is crisp, yet not austere,...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 10, 2009 | California, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, Sparkling Dry
Gloria Ferrer, Sonoma County, Brut nv The nose is ripe with apples which carries through on the palate. There’s a healthy dosage that combines with the fruit to create a sweeter sensation than you’ll see with some of the other bubblies labeled brut. The...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 8, 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Syrah, Zinfandel
Clif Family Winery, California, The Climber, Red Wine 2006 This wine features a boatload of juicy fruit with the berries of Zin and the currants of Cab. The light body and soft texture make it drinkable immediately, perfect to imbibe while you’re warming up the...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 7, 2009 | Alexander Valley, California, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Zinfandel
J. Keverson, Russian River Valley, Alton Lane Vineyard, Zinfandel 2007 The fruit is very bright in the nose and graced by a healthy dose of black pepper. In the mouth the fruit is framed by acidity. This is one of the great things about a number of Russian River Zins...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 6, 2009 | California, Fortified dessert, Lodi, Port
Woodbridge Winery, Lodi, Estate Grown, Portacinco 1997 This wine is moving along into its older years with raisins in the nose and an elevated sense of volatility. In th mouth their is still a younger, middle-aged charm, with lots of sweet raisins and a light and...
