by Ray Johnson | Mar 9, 2009 | Anderson Valley, California, Mendocino County, Pinot Gris and Grigio
Navarro, Anderson Valley, Mendocino, Pinot Gris 2006 The nose sports candied citrus and tropical notes while the mouth is fruity and round with a spark of acidity. The time in bottle has added some nice complexity to a wine that we often drink before that can develop....
by Ray Johnson | Feb 22, 2009 | California, Cole Ranch, Mendocino County, Riesling
During the Winemakers of Sonoma Class at the Santa Rosa Junior College, we’ve been visiting with some of the region’s most famous stars. Mike Lee charted the history of winemaking in the area and his list of Big Improvements for Better Wine, including gentler pumps,...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 29, 2009 | Anderson Valley, California, Mendocino County, Pinot Noir
MacPhail Family, Anderson Valley, Frattey Shams Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2006 This wine is smoky and warm in the nose and pure suppleness in the mouth. The cherry fruit integrates perfectly with the oak – very polished. The wine spent 11 months in French oak....
by Ray Johnson | Jan 27, 2009 | Albariño, California, Mendocino County
Eaglepoint, Mendocino County, Albarino 2007 In the nose there are stone fruits, candy and flowers. The mouth is spot-on crisp and fruity. The grapes are sourced from Rolland and Barbara Wentzel’s organic property in the Anderson Valley. Cellared and bottled in...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 22, 2009 | Anderson Valley, California, Mendocino County, Pinot Noir
Londer Vineyards, Anderson Valley, Paraboll, Pinot Noir 2006 There’s doughy notes infused with caramel and a spiritous character. In the mouth, the wine is stamped with a sweet oaky essense and a supple texture. The grapes for this wine were sourced from the...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 22, 2009 | Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, Pinot Noir
Copain, Anderson Valley, ‘Tous Ensemble’, Pinot Noir 2007 This wine is quite toasty and smoky with forest floor earthiness as well. In the mouth, the palate is complete and filled-out with flavor with plenty of acidity to frame it and carry the length...
