by Ray Johnson | Sep 10, 2008 | Aperitif, France, Languedoc, Vermouth
Noilly Prat, Original French Dry Vermouth nv This is always a great example of the complexity of herbs, white wine and fortification; yet the students usually hate it. Tonight a full 25% of the group enjoyed the wine or at least wouldn’t turn it away if served...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 10, 2008 | France, Languedoc, Picpoul de Pinet
Hugues Beaulieu, Coteaux Du Languedoc, Picpoul de Pinet 2007 Each vintage of this wine has been marked by true-to-form high acidity. The ’07 is the same with lip-smacking acidity, green herbs of the landscape and a sense of lemon peel – good value. Mis par...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 9, 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Languedoc
Excitement and innovation from the south of France Les Calades Vin de Pays d’Oc Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Very overt berries, very light-bodied and a little bit of an astringent edge. 13.5% $7.99 at Bottle Barn Mas de Daumas Gassac Vin de Pays de L’Herault...
by Ray Johnson | May 1, 2008 | Casablanca Valley, Chile, Languedoc, New Zealand, Pinot Noir
Les Carabenes Vin de Pays d’Oc 2006 Too bad this sample is corked. Imported by PlanetWine in Oakland Mis in the postal code F-11300 13.5% 14.99 at Traverso’s Greenstone Point South Island Pinot Noir 2006 A little weedy, very firm and tart – quite an...
