by Ray Johnson | Jul 21, 2009 | California, Carneros, Pinot Noir
Ancien, Carneros, Toyon Farm, Pinot Noir 2006 The nose features red fruits, smokiness and charred wood. In the mouth, the cherries and strawberries sing and are accompanied by an oaky sweetness and creamy texture. Winemakers Ken and Teresa Bernards, Bot. in Napa...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 18, 2009 | Albariño, California, Carneros, Napa Valley
Havens, Napa Valley, Carneros, Albarino 2008 This wine is a fully concentrated expression of lime, boasting great acidity and length – delicious. P&B in Napa 12.5% $18.99 at Bottle Barn Havens
by Ray Johnson | Jul 18, 2009 | California, Carneros, Chardonnay
Benziger, Carneros, Chardonnay 2007 Vanilla and a light sense of butter grace the nose. In the mouth, the fruits are tropical and enhanced by the buttery richness with a sense of acidity providing balance – a very consistent value. V&B in Graton 14% $10.99...
by Ray Johnson | May 22, 2009 | California, Carneros, Sonoma County, Viognier
Cline, Los Carneros, Viognier 2007 This is beautifully aromatic, very floral and clean. In the mouth there is a fatness to the feel, lowish in acidity with the taste of peaches and a bit of the bitterness that you might get from a bite of the stone inside. Estate...
by Ray Johnson | May 13, 2009 | California, Carneros, Napa Valley, Pinot Noir
Fleury Estate Winery, Napa Valley, Carneros, Pinot Noir 2007 The smell is sweet, as of cherries and cream. In the mouth,the taste is reminiscent of cherry pie, with some brown spices and the texture is silky perfection. We tasted this at the winery on Saturday and...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 22, 2009 | California, Carneros, Pinot Noir
Kent Rasmussen, Carneros, Pinot Noir 2006 There are very sweet, liquer-like aromas mixed with some barnyard notes for complexity. In the mouth this wine is supple and sweet-appearing, the fruit being quite concentrated. The finish goes on and on. P&B in St. Helena...
