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Gann Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2005

by Ray Johnson | Dec 3, 2010 | California, Late Harvest White, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, White Dessert

Gann Family Cellars, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Late Harvest, Sauvignon Blanc 2005 This golden wine is redolent of honey and creme caramel. In the mouth there is caramel and a little nuttiness with a thick, rich texture. Residual sugar is 110.6 grams per...

Chateau Suduiraut 2005

by Ray Johnson | Aug 7, 2010 | Bordeaux, France, Late Harvest White, Sauternes, Semillon

Chateau Suduiraut, Sauternes 1er Cru 2005 The nose features lots of honey, a bit of straw, tropical fruit notes and appropriate volatility. In the mouth it is thick and rich, lemony, tempered by acidity and reminiscent of a spoonful of creme caramel – yum. This...

Jaboulet Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise 2007

by Ray Johnson | Jul 28, 2010 | Fortified dessert, France, Late Harvest White, Muscat, Muscat Beaumes de Venise, Rhône, White Dessert

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, Le Chant des Griolles 2007 The nose features the expected orange blossom of Muscat with the region’s typical spiritous character in the subtly in the background. In the mouth you’ll find oranges and...

Chateau Gravas 2008

by Ray Johnson | Jul 12, 2010 | Bordeaux, France, Late Harvest White, Semillon, White Dessert

Chateau Gravas, Sauternes 2008 The nose shows a nice sense of tropical fruit, honey and minerality. In the mouth you’ll find a light-bodied Sauternes, yet one that hits the profile, albeit without the concentration of the big guns – yet the price is...

Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos 2006

by Ray Johnson | Jun 19, 2010 | Furmint, Hungary, Late Harvest White, Tokaji, White Dessert

The Royal Tokaji Company, Tokaji, Aszu, 5 Puttonyos 2006  The nose weaves notes of caramel of honey with dried tropical fruits.  The mouth shows the rich bounty of  good Tokaji, viscous yet tangy, dried apricots and brown sugar – delightful. 354 g/l sugar at...

Dr. Loosen Eiswein 2007

by Ray Johnson | May 5, 2010 | Germany, Late Harvest White, Mosel, Riesling, White Dessert

Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Riesling, Eiswein 2007 The nose combines honey and flowers and dried apricots. The mouth is luscious, sweet yet freshened by the ample acidity. The low alcohol adds to its ethereal character – great. Pradikatswein, Erzeugerabfullung in...
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Sampling of Wineries

Acorn Allegrini Atlas Peak Balletto Blandy's Blue Wing Cafe Bodega Navarro Correas Bollinger Bonterra Burgans Cantina Terlano d'Arenberg Domaine Carneros Domaine de la Mordoree Dow's Dr. Loosen Elena Walch Famega Fonseca Foppiano Foxen Glen Ellen Innocent Bystander J. Keverson Korbel Madeira Wine Company Martin Codax Masi Merryvale Mulderbosch Navarro Vineyards Noceto Plantagenet Redwood Creek Reynoso Roederer Estate Sbragia Shed Horn Shooting Star Sonoma State Wine Business Institute St. James Trione Vietti Wildhurst William Fevre