by Ray Johnson | Feb 8, 2010 | Missouri
St. James Winery, Country Red, Semi-Sweet Wine nv In the nose this is beautifully grapy, reminiscent of the grapes I ate as a boy. In the mouth it is moderately sweet, light-bodied and balanced by acidity – nice. P&B in St. James, Missouri 11.5% $6.99 at the...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 22, 2010 | Missouri, Ozark Mountain, Vignoles
St. James Winery, Ozark Mountain, Vintner’s Select, Semi-Dry, Vignoles 2006 This wine is like peaches in a glass, infused with simple syrup to add richness. The viscosity is balanced by acidity making for delightful wine to pair with the spicy prawns...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 16, 2009 | Missouri, Ozark Mountain
St. James Winery, Ozark Mountain, Friendship School Red nv This is mildly sweet and light-bodied with a little grapiness. The grape behind this wine is the French hybrid Rougeon. P&B in St. James, Missouri 12.5% $7.99 at the winery St. James Winery
by Ray Johnson | Sep 15, 2009 | Late Harvest White, Missouri, Ozark Mountain, Vignoles, White Dessert
St. James Winery, Ozark Mountain, Late Harvest, Vignoles 2005 The smell reminds me of pumpkin pie with its brown spices showing and maybe graced with a few slices of orange. The mouth is full of the flavor of caramel. The residual sugar is 14.8% but doesn’t show...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 24, 2008 | Missouri, Norton, Port
Stone Hill, Missouri, Port 2004 The prunes and sweet Linzer torte stand out in the nose. In the mouth there is the alcohol and tannic edge of vintage Port from the Duoro as well as chocolate and vanilla. This was a big hit with chocolate covered raisins. The grape...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 23, 2008 | Missouri, Port
Mountain Grove Cellars, Ozark Mountain, Ruby Port nv There are prunes and a touch of alcohol in the nose. The mouth follows through with the same with a baked fruit and walnut tart character – moderately sweet making it a hit with bittersweet chocolate. P&B...
