by Ray Johnson | Apr 23, 2008 | California, Grenache, Santa Barbara County, Syrah
The Ojai Vineyard Santa Barbara County Grenache 2005 This wine comes from the specialist known for their dense Syrah. This Grenache is no slouch either with layer upon layer of fruit in a very supple package. P&B in Oak View 14.5% $27.99 at Bottle Barn Ojai...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 23, 2008 | Anderson Valley, California, Dry Creek Valley, Gewurztraminer, Grenache, Muscat, Rosé, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc
Navarro Anderson Valley Estate Bottle Dry Muscat 2006 This wine has consistently dazzled with the ebulent smell of Muscat in a dry format. Tonight it is perfect again. P&B in the little hamlet of Philo 13.5% $19 at the winery Navarro Sauvignon Republic Russian...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 1, 2008 | Grenache, Navarra, Priorat, Spain
Bodegas Nekeas Navarra DO El Chaparral de Vega Sindoa Old Vines Grenache 2005 There’s smoke, tar and the brightness of fresh berries. Light-bodied and fruity. Sourced from 60 year old Grenache (Garnacha) grown in the Nekeas Valley. The wine is a Jorge Ordonez...
by Ray Johnson | Dec 3, 2007 | Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley, Eden Valley, Grenache, Riesling, Rosé, South Australia
Henschke Eden Valley Julius Riesling 2006 Full-on aromas of lime are enhanced by high acidity in the mouth and long-lasting flavor. Of course the fame for Henschke is with their red wines based on Shiraz. What delighted me most when I visited, however, was the care...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 30, 2007 | Australia, Barossa Valley, Grenache, McLaren Vale, Rhone Blend, South Australia
Clarendon Hills Clarendon Kangarilla Grenache 2004 Vibrant black fruit, actually liquer-like in the nose. The palate is spiritous, ripe, framed with acidity around a vast expanse of fruitiness. Sourced from old Grenache vines in the Kangarilla Vineyard. P&B in...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 30, 2007 | Australia, Grenache, Marsanne, McLaren Vale, Rhone Blend, Rosé, Roussanne, Syrah, Viognier
Yangarra McLaren Vale Single Vineyard Roussanne 2007 Pretty floral notes with bits of herbs. The mouth is full of citrus with a light body and some refreshing acidity. V&B in McLaren Vale 13% import sample Yangarra McLaren Vale Single Vineyard Viognier 2007 A...
