by Ray Johnson | Apr 23, 2008 | California, Dry Creek Valley, Zinfandel
Ridge California Lytton Springs 2005 This traditional field blend comes from the site on Lytton Springs Road running between the heart of Dry Creek and Highway 101 in Sonoma County. There is plenty of black pepper on top of the jammy fruit. The vines are intermixed in...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 23, 2008 | Anderson Valley, California, Dry Creek Valley, Gewurztraminer, Grenache, Muscat, Rosé, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc
Navarro Anderson Valley Estate Bottle Dry Muscat 2006 This wine has consistently dazzled with the ebulent smell of Muscat in a dry format. Tonight it is perfect again. P&B in the little hamlet of Philo 13.5% $19 at the winery Navarro Sauvignon Republic Russian...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 12, 2008 | Bordeaux Style Blends, Chenin Blanc, Dry Creek Valley, Knights Valley, Sonoma County
Off the beaten track we find quality Chenin Blanc and Bordeaux-style blends. This Chenin displays minerality and nerve while the Alluvium is quite rich in its styling. Leo Steen Dry Creek Valley Saini Farms Chenin Blanc 2006 Sourced from vines just over 25 years old....
by Ray Johnson | Oct 12, 2007 | California, Dry Creek Valley, Mendocino County, Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Zinfandel
Zin not only stands alone but is featured prominently in blends from budget to chic. Trentadue Sonoma County Old Patch Red 2005 Perceptibly sweet and slightly effervescent, 70% Zin, 20% Petite Sirah, 5.5% Carignane, 4.5% Syrah sourced from Alexander, Russian River and...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 12, 2007 | Australia, Barossa Valley, California, Dry Creek Valley, Lake County, Zinfandel
Wild Hog Vineyard Lake County Nova Vineyards Zinfandel 2003 Dried fruits, good acidity, some creaminess and a little warmth. Organically grown grapes. P&B in Cazadero 15.5% $24 at Traverso’s Wild Hog Groom Barossa Valley Bush Block Zinfandel 2006 Intense...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 11, 2007 | California, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, Zinfandel
Mozzocco Dry Creek Valley Matrix Zinfandel 2005 Winemaker Antoine Favero V&B in Healdsburg 16.1% $36.49 at Bottle Barn
