by Ray Johnson | Oct 6, 2009 | Amador County, California, Fortified dessert, Port, Sierra Foothills
St. Amant Winery, Amador County, Vintage Port 2006 This is well-done California vintage style of port with plenty of black fruit, thickness of texture and a spiritous undertone. The wine is dedicated to founder Tim Spencer who died in 2006. P&B in Woodbridge 18.5%...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 6, 2009 | Australia, Fortified dessert, Muscat, Rutherglen, Victoria
Chambers Rosewood Vineyards, Rutherglen, Muscat nv The nose smells of oranges and brown spices, as if wound into a custard. In the mouth the wine is rich, very complex, soft and luxurious. This wine and others like it from Rutherglen are a great value, giving you a...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 29, 2009 | Fortified dessert, Port, Portugal, Touriga Nacional
Graham’s, Porto, “Six Grapes”, Reserve nv The nose combines blackberry liqueur, raisins and a spiritous note. In the mouth you taste something akin to blackberry candy poured over a Tootsie Roll – chocolate and black fruit with a healthy shot...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 29, 2009 | Arkansas, Concord, Fortified dessert, Port, Tawny Port
Wiederkehr, Arkansas Moutain, Tawny Port nv The nose sports lots of vanilla with nuts and a very overt sense of oaky richness. In the mouth the nuttiness continues with caramel sweetness. The alcohol is perfectly integrated so watch that it doesn’t sneak up on...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 4, 2009 | California, Fortified dessert, Madera, Port, Tempranillo
Quady Winery, California, Starboard Batch 88 The nose features caramel, nuts and spirits, like a nutty liqueur. In the mouth the nutty theme continues, with appropriate warmth for a Port-style wine and a sense of brown-sugar dusted raisins. The grape behind this wine...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 30, 2009 | California, Fortified dessert, Napa Valley, Port
Prager, Napa Valley, Imogene’s Vineyard, Tomas, Port 2004 This wine is full of dried fruits, prunes and dark chocolate, with sweetness and warmth. The grapes were sourced from the family’s property in Calistoga. GP&B in St. Helena 19.5% $45.99 at...
