by Ray Johnson | Jul 11, 2008 | Bordeaux, California, Lalande-de-Pomerol, Merlot, Napa Valley
Christian Moueix Bordeaux Merlot 2003 From the Petrus folks, a value-oriented red from the land of very expensive wine. This is on the earthy side with fruit that is evolving in a raisin direction; it’s light-bodied and acidic. Mis en bouteille par Jean-Pierre...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 9, 2008 | California
Bridlewood Central Coast Winner’s Circle Selection “Dusty Trails†Syrah 2004 A few months ago we tasted another of the Winner’s Circle Selection Syrah and it was true to the the house style showing lots of oak essence wound into a dense palate with ripe...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 9, 2008 | California, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache
Le Clos du Caillou Cotes du Rhone Vielles Vignes Cuvee Unique 2006 The previous vintage was a solid wine, balanced in medium weight with ripe fruits and structure. The 2006 follows suit with smells of black pepper as well. Sourced from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, this wine...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 8, 2008 | California, Port, Sierra Foothills
Renwood Sierra Foothills Vintage Port 2003 Sweet and slathered in oak essence – a class favorite. 5 traditional Portuguese grapes made this wine, Tinta Cao, Alvararhao, Souzao, Bastardo and Touriga. Aged in neutral American oak for 2 years, 7.9% RS. P&B in...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 8, 2008 | Barbera, Barolo, California, Dolcetto, Italy, Nebbiolo, Piemonte
Heitz Cellar Napa Valley Grignolino 2005 Truly one of the ‘lightest of the light’ red wines and an aromatic charmer as well. P&B in St. Helena 12.5% $15.50 at Traverso’s Heitz Poderi Aldo Conterno Langhe Dolcetto DOC Masante 2006 Quite dense and...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 8, 2008 | Alsace, California, France, Gewurztraminer, Monterey County, Riesling
Domaine Weinbach Alsace Grand Cru Schlossberg Riesling 2006 This wine is the middle offering of the domaine’s Rieslings designed for savoury food. There’s a beautiful perfume , lots of flowers and Riesling’s characteristic racy acidity. This dry wine...
