by Ray Johnson | Jan 13, 2009 | Alexander Valley, California, Chardonnay, Sonoma County
Stonestreet, Alexander Valley, Chardonnay 2006 The nose is toasty and oaky while the mouth combines red and green apples with silky, buttery richness. P&B in Healdsburg 14.5% $28 at the winery Stonestreet Wines
by Ray Johnson | Jan 13, 2009 | California, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County
Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma County, Fume Blanc 2007 In the nose there is sweet tropical fruit and minerality along with a bit of cut grass. In the mouth this wine has a softer, creamier feel than many Sauvignon, displaying richness rather than steeliness. The fruit for...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 11, 2009 | California
Geographic diversity was on display when the Sweeptakes round was finished on Friday. We had a sparkling from Long Island and a Cab Franc from New Mexico take the two of the biggest awards. This underscores the importance of blind tasting. Honestly, how many of you...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 11, 2009 | California, Sparkling Lightly Sweet, Sparkling sweet
This flight features a brand that specializes in under $10 sparkling. Currently the more widely available Brut and Extra Dry are on special at Beverages & more! for $6.99. These wines undergo their secondary fermentation in tank and the labels note this with the...
by Ray Johnson | Dec 22, 2008 | California, Merlot
Mirassou, California, Merlot 2006 The smells are of sweet, jammy black fruits. In the mouth this wine is quite supple and slightly sweet, melting a sense of vanilla into the black fruits. A bit of Zinfandel and Syrah augments the Merlot. V&B in Modesto, 13.95% $12...
by Ray Johnson | Dec 18, 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Dancing Bull, California, Winemaker’s Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 The nose reminds one of a dusty road with sweet flowers and fruit in the background. In the mouth, this Cabernet is a supple, easy drink, mildly sweet and easy. Besides the Cabernet there is...
