by Ray Johnson | May 14, 2010 | California, Chardonnay, Green Valley, North Coast, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, Sparkling Dry
Schramsberg, North Coast, Blanc de Blancs Brut 2006 There are very pretty floral notes in the nose, with fresh pears and apples and a bit of bread dough. In the mouth the fruit continues with some pastry richness and the zip of green apples – very nice. 100%...
by Ray Johnson | May 8, 2009 | California, Green Valley, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County
Orogeny, Green Valley of Russian River, Pinot Noir 2006 The nose is brimming with sweet black fruit, liquer-like, maybe pie-like as well. The mouth features berries in a jammy way. The acidic frame balances the wine and drives the flavor for a long time – very...
by Ray Johnson | May 8, 2009 | California, Green Valley, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County
Iron Horse, Green Valley of Sonoma County, Estate, Pinot Noir 2006 The nose features plenty of cherries and a sense of the forest floor. In the mouth, the cherries repeat with some cola, warmth, tart acidity and a bit of astringent grip. Grown, Produced & Bottled...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 31, 2008 | California, Green Valley, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
DuNah, Russian River Valley, DuNah Estate Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2006 Toastiness and toffee leap out of the glass with a sense of earthiness and crushed leaves. The mouth is deeply concentrated with cherry fruit and toffee with a very supple feel and richness. P&B...
by Ray Johnson | Jun 30, 2008 | California, Chardonnay, Green Valley, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Sparkling Dry
Domaine Chandon, Sonoma County 62%, Napa County 38%, etoile, Rose nv The house style is one of forward fruit and a soft profile. Likewise with this wine in a copper color and an added zip of acidity. The fruit source for this wine is 62% from Sonoma and 38% from Napa....
by Ray Johnson | May 7, 2008 | California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Green Valley, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County
Much of our North American Sparkling features Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. This flight features one of each, in the full expression of their color. Iron Horse Sonoma County Green Valley Estate Bottled Blanc de Blancs 2001 This wine sports tart green apples and toasty...
