by Ray Johnson | Nov 29, 2007 | France, Rhône
Perrin & Fils Cotes du Rhone Villages 2004 Gamey with earthy notes and a fair amount of tannin. This wine is 50% Syrah and 50% Grenache. Mis in Orange 13% $9.69 at Bottle Barn
by Ray Johnson | Nov 29, 2007 | Coteaux-du-Tricastin, Cotes du Luberon, France, Rhône
Chateau La Canorgue Cotes du Luberon 2006 Unfortunately this wine is showing its alcohol quite overtly. The grapes for this wine are Clairette, Roussanne, Marsanne and Bourboulenc. La Canorgue farms its 30 hectares biodynamically. Mis au chateau par Jean-Pierre et N....
by Ray Johnson | Nov 20, 2007 | France, Grenache, Rhône, Rosé, Tavel
Domaine de la Mordoree Tavel La Dame Rousse 2006 Smells of strawberry and bisquits. There’s a broad mouthfeel with fruit to taste and added weight compared to other roses – very nice. The grapes behind this pink wine are 60% Grenache, 10-20% Syrah, 10%...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 20, 2007 | Champagne, Chardonnay, France, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Dry
Bollinger, Champagne, Special Cuvee Brut nv This wine is typically quite complex with earthy notes that are not always embraced by those who favor more fruit-forward styles of sparkling. While I’m a fan of fruit too, I love the multitude of flavors in this wine....
by Ray Johnson | Nov 20, 2007 | Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Pessac-Leognan
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2004 The previous bottle of 2004 tasted earlier in the year was full of toasty oak with brett complexity. The brett was a nice touch but too much for some. Also the mouth was laced with velvety tannins. Though obviously different vintages,...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 15, 2007 | Burgundy, Cote de Nuits Villages, France, Marsannay, Pinot Noir
Maison Ambroise Cote de Nuits Villages 2005 More brett than I would have liked, this wine is quite astringent and a little warm in the mouth. Frankly, it’s not up to what I’ve had from Amroise in the past. Vinified and mis en bouteille by Bertrand Ambroise...
