by Ray Johnson | Mar 10, 2011 | California, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc
Honig, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Over the years this has been my go-to Sauvignon for events with groups visiting California. The wine speaks of citrus with refreshing acidity while at the same time not having the overwhelming austerity of some on the block....
by Ray Johnson | Feb 23, 2011 | California
Today we learned of the passing of Dan McCoog, one of the most genteel experts in the world of wine. He served a plethora of consumers in the restaurants for which he purchased wine and consulted on wine selection. At the same time he influenced the industry through...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 23, 2011 | California, Pinot Gris and Grigio, Sangiovese, Sonoma Coast, Sparkling Lightly Sweet, Super Tuscan, Temecula
South Coast Winery, Temecula Valley, Pinot Grigio, Sparkling Wine nv The nose is quite aromatic, assertive in its fruity and floral characters. I was reminded of the vibrant aromas that I associate with top-notch Prosecco from the Veneto. It is quite a fine...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 20, 2011 | California, Pinot Gris and Grigio
Turning Leaf, California, Pinot Grigio 2009 The nose sports citrus which follows through on the palate. The acidity of a lemon adds zippiness that is tempered by a touch of creaminess in this light-bodied Grigio. This bottle is a media sample with a suggested U.S....
by Ray Johnson | Jan 24, 2011 | California, Media
Peg Melnik of the Press Democrat has posted some recommendations and a question on her blog about the upcoming Zinfandel tasting at Fort Mason in San Francisco. Let her know why you’re going and what you plan to taste:...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 20, 2011 | California
Peg Melnik of the Press Democrat recently posted an interesting piece on her blog about designated drivers. She has opened a discussion about responsible ways to safely attend the many wine events that are ongoing in wine regions like the North Coast. Peg would like...
