by Ray Johnson | Nov 18, 2009 | Anderson Valley, California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Clarksburg, Gewurztraminer, Mendocino County
The Wine Institute and the California Association of Winegrape Growers hosted a seminar and tasting yesterday to showcase the passing of the torch in California’s winegrowing families. Featured speakers included Warren Bogle, whose family has been farming in...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 28, 2009 | California, Clarksburg, Viognier
We visited with Joe Lange at the winery during the summer and he took us through their most state-of-the-art facility. We learned about the tremendous commitment the Lange family has made to sustainability. And on top of that, they’re making some awesome wines...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 18, 2009 | California, Clarksburg, Lodi, Petite Sirah
Bogle Vineyards, California, Petite Sirah 2007 With notes back to 2001 this wine is still a favorite for showing a sense of tannin in an affordable package. The price has been steady as well.The fruit is sourced from Clarksburg and Lodi. V&B in Graton. 13.5% $8.99...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 6, 2008 | Cabernet Franc, California, Clarksburg
R, Clarksburg, Salman Vineyard, Cabernet Franc 2006 The nose combines vanilla with red fruits and a little cedar. There is suppleness to the palate and a moderate amount of Cab Franc’s natural acidity with plenty of California fruit. The vineyard is located on...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 6, 2008 | California, Clarksburg, Petite Sirah, Santa Barbara County, Sylvaner
Rancho Sisquoc, Santa Barbara County, Sylvaner 2007 There’s a bit of flintiness in the nose. Sylvaner isn’t typically an aromatic daredevil so that’s OK. In the mouth there’s a very grapy flavor, almost like a native labrusca, very hard to...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 30, 2008 | California, Chenin Blanc, Clarksburg
Bogle, California, Chenin Blanc 2005 This back vintage was lingering in the cellar. There’s a sense of candied tropical fruits, roundness in the palate augmented by a touch of RS and braced by an appropriate amount of acidity. It’s all stainless steel for...
