by Ray Johnson | Jul 28, 2009 | California, Guenoc Valley, Lake County, Petite Sirah
Guenoc, Guenoc Valley, Serpentine Meadow, Reserve, Petite Sirah 2000 In the nose there is black fruit and toffee, prunes and chocolate. In the mouth the tannins have simmered down while the acidity has remained taut, framing a cranberry-like fruit – very nice 9...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 28, 2009 | California, Mendocino County, Redwood Valley, Zinfandel
Edmeades, Redwood Valley, Piffero Vineyard, Zinfandel 2005 The fruit has taken on a sweet character, seemingly combining fresh and dried cherries. The wine fills out the entire palate with flavor in a supple way – delicious. P&B in Geyserville 15.5% $25.79...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 28, 2009 | Amador County, California, Primitivo, Sierra Foothills
Sobon Estate, Amador County, Rezerve, Primitivo 2007 The black pepper is not shy in the nose of this wine. In the mouth the blackberries come to the fore along with ripe tannins. All the grapes were grown organically. Grown, produced and bottled in Plymouth 15% $17.99...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 28, 2009 | California, Cucamonga Valley, Zinfandel
Carol Shelton, Cucamonga Valley, Lopez Vineyard, Monga Zin, Old Vine, Zinfandel 2006 In the nose there is jammy fruit and earthy notes. In the mouth you’ll find a chewy Zin, with a touch of creaminess and the acidity to carry the flavor a long way. Carol travels...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 28, 2009 | Anderson Valley, California, Mendocino County, Pinot Noir
Goldeneye, Anderson Valley, Migration Pinot Noir 2007 This vintage features zesty berry fruit and brambles in the nose. In the mouth it is full of fruit with a light touch of oak to complement. The acidity keeps this light-bodied Pinot fresh. P&B in Philo 14.5%...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 28, 2009 | Amador County, California
Tutti I Giorni, Amador County, Nutz! In the nose there is vibrant red fruit and a meaty character. In the mouth there is tons of acidity, red fruit and a little grip in a light-bodied package. P&B in Plymouth by Suzy and Jim Gullett at Vino Noceto 14.2% $8.99 at...
