by Ray Johnson | Jul 28, 2009 | California, Mendocino County, Redwood Valley, Zinfandel
Edmeades, Redwood Valley, Piffero Vineyard, Zinfandel 2005 The fruit has taken on a sweet character, seemingly combining fresh and dried cherries. The wine fills out the entire palate with flavor in a supple way – delicious. P&B in Geyserville 15.5% $25.79...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 28, 2009 | Anderson Valley, California, Mendocino County, Pinot Noir
Goldeneye, Anderson Valley, Migration Pinot Noir 2007 This vintage features zesty berry fruit and brambles in the nose. In the mouth it is full of fruit with a light touch of oak to complement. The acidity keeps this light-bodied Pinot fresh. P&B in Philo 14.5%...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 23, 2009 | Anderson Valley, California, Mendocino County, Pinot Gris and Grigio
Handley, Anderson Valley, Pinot Gris 2007 Green herbs and spicy flowers mark the nose. In the mouth, this wine is crisp with a rounded quality. P&B in Philo 14.1% $11.99 at Bottle Barn Handley
by Ray Johnson | Jul 18, 2009 | California, Chenin Blanc, Mendocino County
Husch, Mendocino, Chenin Blanc 2008 Perfume and ripe tropical fruit mark the nose while the mouth features a subtle amout of RS at 1.4%. GP&B in Ukiah 13% $7.99 at Bottle Barn Husch
by Ray Johnson | May 13, 2009 | Anderson Valley, California, Mendocino County, Pinot Noir
Handley, Anderson Valley, Pinot Noir 2006 This year the AV Pinot is a little warmer than in the past, with veery ripe berries showing through in the mouth. Winemaker Milla Handley. P&B in Philo 14.5% $23.99 at Bottle Barn Handley
by Ray Johnson | Apr 29, 2009 | California, Carignane, Mendocino County, Rose
Carol Shelton, Mendocino County, Rendezvous Rose 2007 This wine is redolent of strawberries – just bountiful! In the mouth this rose is truly dry yet with plenty of fruit it comes across as quite concentrated. I bought a 6 pack of this a few months ago and I...
