by Ray Johnson | May 28, 2012 | California, Chardonnay, Mendocino County
Bonterra, Mendocino County, Chardonnay 2010 The nose features fresh stones fruits and a splash of new oak. In the mouth the fruit expression is quite lively, citrus, apricots, peaches and the freshness of summer sunshine. Besides the Chardonnay, the grapes behind...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 15, 2012 | California, Lake County, Mendocino County, Sauvignon Blanc
Bonterra, 58% Lake County, 42% Mendocino County, Sauvignon Blanc 2010 The nose is a full-on experience of citrus, as in a slice fresh grapefruit and a wedge of lemon. The flavors follow suit in the mouth with the zippiness that you would expect. This Sauvigon is crisp...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 29, 2010 | California, Chardonnay, Cole Ranch, Mendocino County, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County
Kenwood, Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc 2008 This wine is always crisp and citrussy and a consistent value in Sauvignon. Vinted and bottled in Kenwood 13.5% $10 at the winery, a gift to the class from the SFCWC Kenwood Vineyards Husch, Mendocino, Chardonnay 2008 The...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 9, 2010 | California, Chardonnay, Mendocino County, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Dry
Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley, Estate Bottled, Extra Dry nv The nose displays stone fruits, apples and citrus with a little puff pastry. In the mouth you’ll find the essence of green apples and citrus with a balancing shot of sweetness. As many of you know, I...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 7, 2010 | California, Chardonnay, Mendocino County, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Dry
Scharffenberger, Mendocino County, Brut Rose, Sparkling Wine nv This is a sparkler that features lively fruit, vivid strawberries and raspberry punch, with an accent of floral notes. In the mouth the fruit carries on with a creamy character, a sense of vanilla, a...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 4, 2010 | Anderson Valley, California, Mendocino County, Pinot Noir
Toulouse Vineyards, Anderson Valley, Estate, Pinot Noir 2007 In the nose there is a sense of the forest floor and toasty, smoky oak. In the mouth it shows as an elegant style of Pinot Noir, very supple and approachable. We tasted a few weekends ago at the winery and a...
