by Ray Johnson | Apr 15, 2008 | Italy, Muscat, Piemonte
La Spinetta Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2006 A favorite from the legend. I was blessed to meet Rivetti before the skyrocket to fame. This wine remains an affordable gem, with the essence of Muscat aching for fresh berries on a summer evening. White Muscat estate bottled...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 11, 2008 | Corvina, Italy, Valpolicella, Veneto
Allegrini Valpolicella DOC 2006 This wine has been consistently clean and refreshingly full of acidity, though in previous vintages it was labeled as being only from the Classico district. 60% Corvina, 35% Rondinella and 5% Molinara. Estate bottled in Fumane di...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 31, 2008 | Alsace, Alto Adige, France, Gewurztraminer, Italy, Pinot Blanc, Riesling
How about Pinot Blanc, Dry Riesling and powerful Gewurztraminer? Cantina Terlano Alto Adige Pinot Bianco DOC 2006 This wine has been consistently fresh and aromatic and it is again. Estate Bottled in Terlano 13% $13.69 at Bottle Barn Terlano Domaine Weinbach Alsace...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 31, 2008 | Alsace, Alto Adige, California, France, Italy, Pinot Gris and Grigio
Elena Walch Alto Adige Pinot Grigio DOC 2006 Last time tasted this wine was clean, full of acidity and fruit. The stony minerality is in force on this round as well. P&B in Termeno 13% $14.49 at Bottle Barn Elena Walch McManis Family Vineyards California Pinot...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 10, 2007 | Italy, Tuscany
Biserno, Insoglio del Cinghiale IGT 2005 Last weekend I tasted the 2004 vintage of this wine and it was supple, warm and loaded with oak. The 2005 is a similar animal – very approachable and more New World in style than the traditional Italian wines against...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 10, 2007 | Brunello di Montalcino, Italy, Sangiovese, Tuscany
Altesino Brunello di Montalcino 2001 Earlier in the year one bottle was corked while the second was fine. That bottle was very complex, silky and evolved with a little less acidity than I expected, making it ready to drink without delay. Today we opened three bottles,...
