by Ray Johnson | Dec 3, 2010 | California, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, Sta. Rita Hills
Storrs, Monterey, Riverview Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2007 The nose features smoky and earthy notes to complement the red fruit. In the mouth the cherry sensation is enlivened by a healthy dose of acidity, making this a great match for roast pork tenderloin and cherry...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 17, 2010 | California, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Santa Lucia Highlands
Lucia Vineyards & Winery, Santa Lucia Highlands, Lucy, Rose of Pinot Noir 2008 This deeply colored Pinot rose has the scent of strawberries and raspberries – very fresh indeed. In the mouth the fruit continues to shine with a creamy, rounded texture –...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 21, 2010 | Albariño, California, Monterey County
Ca’ del Solo, Monterey County, Estate Vineyard, Albarino 2008 This wine features a strong signature of citrus and refreshing acidity with a little sense of alcohol as well. The intrusion of the alcohol is disappointing given the beauty of the previous vintage....
by Ray Johnson | Apr 10, 2010 | California, Monterey County, Riesling
J. Lohr Estates, Monterey County, Bay Mist, White Riesling 2008 Over the years this wine has been spot-on with light RS and balancing acidity. The ’08 offers up tropical fruits like fresh melon graced with kiwi. In the mouth it is deliciously sweet and tart,...
by Ray Johnson | Dec 5, 2009 | California, Chalone, Chenin Blanc, Monterey County
Chalone Vineyard, Chalone, Estate Grown, Chenin Blanc 2006 I’m a huge fan of Chenin so I come at this review in a bit of a quandary. We visited the winery last week and had an opportunity to see the vines that produce this wine. They are truly old soldiers,...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 19, 2009 | California, Monterey County, Sauvignon Blanc
Scheid Vineyards, Monterey, Estate Grown, Sauvignon Blanc 2007 This wine features a nice burst of grapefruit, moderate concentration and a little warmth. 90% of the wine was produced in stainless while the remaining 10% was aged in three year-old French oak barrels....
