by Ray Johnson | Oct 10, 2007 | Brachetto, Italy, Muscat, Piemonte, Sweet Sparkling
La Morandina Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2006 This wine smells of orange blossoms and ginger and tastes sweet while light bodied and ready and willing to accompany your next bowl of raspberries. Bot in Castiglione Tinella in Cuneo 5.5% $17.99 at Traverso’s. Vigne...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 10, 2007 | California, Italy, Lombardia, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
After a flight of sparkling wines from Franciacorta, this round goes still. Ca’ del Bosco Terre di Franciacorta DOCG Maurizio Zanella 2005 This is a concentrated white wine with layers of flavor and lots of acidity to frame it. 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Bianco,...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 10, 2007 | Franciacorta, Italy, Lombardia, Prosecco, Sparkling Dry, Sparkling Lightly Sweet, Veneto
This flight demonstrates the contrasting taste profiles in the methode champenoise wines of Franciacorta and the tank feremented Prosecco of the Veneto. Bellavista, Franciacorta, Cuvee Brut nv Fresh and dry, this wine is 80% Chardonnay, with the balance Pinot Bianco...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 10, 2007 | Barbaresco, Barolo, Italy, Nebbiolo, Piemonte
Fratelli Revello Barolo DOCG 2003 This is the Revello’s regional bottling and it’s no slouch. Tasted earlier in the year, I wrote: spot on for the price, with new world styling of chocolaty oak and ripe fruit along with massive tannin and classic licorice. Now in...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 8, 2007 | Alto Adige, Italy, Rosé
Cantina Terlano Alto Adige DOC Lagrein Rose 2006 The previous vintage of this wine was crisp and vibrantly fruity. The 2006 is evolved but still tangy and refreshing. Estate Bottled in Terlano 13% $15.99 at Traverso’s Cantina Terlano
by Ray Johnson | Oct 3, 2007 | Aperitif, Italy, Vermouth
Nothing wakes up your palate and straightens me out after a day of coffee drinking like a glass of sweet vermouth. Carpano, Punt e Mes, Vermouth nv Stunning and on a par with the Quady Vya Vermouth; this is very concentrated and not for the faint of heart. It features...
