by Ray Johnson | Oct 8, 2007 | California, Fortified dessert, France, Grenache, Maury, Muscat, Paso Robles, White Dessert
Robert Hall Paso Robles Margaret’s Vineyard Orange Muscat 2006 A lighter version of dessert wine that is perfect with fresh raspberries. With only 4.3% RS and a light mouthfeel, this wine could do double duty with spicy prawns in a Thai curry sauce that...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 8, 2007 | California, France, Rhône, Roussanne, Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez Valley, Viognier
Verget du Sud Vin de Pays du Vaucluse Roussanne 2006 Jean-Marie Guffens’ impressive work with the grapes of Burgundy continues with grapes sourced further south, in this case from the Vaucluse, a department on the east side of the river Rhone which encompasses...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 5, 2007 | Amador County, France, Sierra Foothills, Zinfandel
This flight features a range of vintages of Gold country wine, from 2000 to 2003. Karly Amador County Buck’s Ten Point Zinfandel 2000 Evolving, sweet raisined fruit – a very supple wine that is warm and complex. At its peak to enjoy now. P&B in...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 24, 2007 | Alsace, France, Pinot Blanc
Domaine Weinbach Alsace Reserve Pinot Blanc 2005 This is a gem. There is fresh citrus, stone fruit and floral notes to smell. In the mouth there is a moderate+ amount of acidity and the taste of citrus. This is a very refreshing Pinot Blanc. The Faller family has...
