Category Archives: Lake County

Langtry Genevieve Vineyard Chardonnay 2008

Posted on August 26, 2010 by RJ

Langtry Estate, Guenoc Valley, Genevieve Vineyard, Chardonnay 2008 This is a rich Chardonnay that provides a multiplex experience, to borrow from the film industry. The nose features tropical fruit and toasty, nuttiness. In the mouth the tropical fruit is fully … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Chardonnay, Guenoc Valley, Lake County | Tagged | Leave a comment

Wildhurst Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Posted on August 21, 2010 by RJ

Wildhurst, Lake County, Reserve, Sauvignon Blanc 2009 The nose features plenty of freshly mown grass and grapefruit – quite classic. In the mouth the citrus flavors shine in the most zippy way possible – nice and refreshing. I  had a … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Lake County, Sauvignon Blanc | Tagged | Leave a comment

Ceago Vinegarden Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Posted on July 11, 2010 by RJ

Ceago Vinegarden, Clear Lake, Kathleen’s Vineyard, Estate Grown, Sauvignon Blanc 2009 In the nose the fruit shows the character of peaches with notes of tropical fruit as well – absolutely vibrant. In the mouth, the fruit is also on full … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Clear Lake, Lake County, Sauvignon Blanc | Tagged | Leave a comment

Bonterra Riesling 2009

Posted on June 11, 2010 by RJ

Bonterra, 88% Lake County, 12% Mendocino County, Riesling 2009 There’s a medley of fruits in the nose, including lime, pears and peaches, accented by lots of freshly picked sweet and spicy flowers. In the mouth the citrus and stone fruits … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Lake County, Mendocino County, Riesling | Tagged | Leave a comment

Robledo Sauvignon Blanc 2007

Posted on February 26, 2010 by RJ

Robledo, Lake County, Sauvignon Blanc 2007 This is a delightful Sauvignon. The nose sports citrus and floral notes. In the mouth the wine is clean and vibrantly citrussy with a pleasant acidic zip. Produced and bottled in Kelseyville 14.3% $20 … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Lake County, Sauvignon Blanc | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Brassfield High Serenity Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 2007

Posted on February 25, 2010 by RJ

Brassfield Estate, High Valley, High Serenity Ranch, Estate Bottled, Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Give this a little air to allow the fruity aromatics to come to the fore. Then you’ll find pineapple and lemon laced with crushed green herbs. The mouth … Continue reading →

Posted in California, High Valley, Lake County, Sauvignon Blanc | Tagged | Leave a comment

Six Sigma Sauvignon Blancs 2008

Posted on January 3, 2010 by RJ

This flight provides a nice contrast of Sauvignon styles. You have the same winery, same county, same grape, same vintage, 2 vineyards and 2 takes on how to handle this grape in the winery. Both are great but as you’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Lake County, Sauvignon Blanc | Tagged | Leave a comment

Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Posted on December 17, 2009 by RJ

Josh Cellars, Lake County, Red Hills District, Amber Knolls Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 This is an ebulliently fruity Cabernet, featuring blueberries, blackberries and Cassis in the nose. In the mouth it is light-bodied and quite soft, very accessible right now, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Lake County, Red Hills District | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Six Sigma Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Posted on November 29, 2009 by RJ

Six Sigma, Lake County, Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 There’s a freshness to this Cabernet that focuses on blueberries and cherries, with the intensity of black currants fashioned into Cassis. The fruit is so available that you might suspect that this wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Lake County | Tagged | 1 Comment

Bell Sauvignon 2007

Posted on October 16, 2009 by RJ

Bell, Lake County, Sauvignon Blanc 2007 This wine speaks of grapefruit, crisp and refreshing. The grapes are all Sauvignon Blanc grown in the Rosenthal Vineyard in southern Lake. The wine was made exclusively in stainless. Cellared and bottled in Yountville … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Lake County, Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a comment