by Ray Johnson | Jul 9, 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Languedoc
Excitement and innovation from the south of France Les Calades Vin de Pays d’Oc Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Very overt berries, very light-bodied and a little bit of an astringent edge. 13.5% $7.99 at Bottle Barn Mas de Daumas Gassac Vin de Pays de L’Herault...
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 | 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...
by Ray Johnson | Jun 27, 2008 | Alsace, Alto Adige, California, France, Gewurztraminer, Italy, Riesling
Though often talked about in the same breath, these two grapes are quite dissimiliar. Esterlina Cole Ranch Dry Riesling 2006 Concentrated stone fruit wrapped in acidity – long, great, delicious. P&B in Healdsburg 13.8% $14.99 at Bottle Barn Esterlina Elena...
by Ray Johnson | May 30, 2008 | California, Chardonnay, France, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Over the past few weekends I’ve had the opportunity to visit some of the wineries in Sonoma’s famed Russian River Valley. This region is rightfully known for its Pinot Noir, a red wine of suppleness coupled the food-friendly charm of acidity. Yet there are...
by Ray Johnson | May 16, 2008 | Anderson Valley, California, Champagne, France, Mendocino County, Sparkling Dry
We’ve looked at different styles of brut sparkling before. This flight illustrates some more contrast in what this word can mean. Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley, Estate Bottled, Brut nv This wine is consistently the personification of green apples – lip...
