by Ray Johnson | Nov 2, 2007 | Alsace, Australia, Central Otago, Marlborough, New Zealand, Pinot Gris and Grigio
This flight provides some noticeable contrast in PG styles. The Shaky Bridge has a bit of onion-skin color and herbaceous characters with some of that BO we associate with Sauvignon. The Albrecht Alsatian is quite rounded and lower in acidity. The Hui has great depth...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 2, 2007 | Australia, Central Otago, Clare Valley, Eden Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, South Eastern Australia
More recently we tasted a variation on the original revue below. This flight features 3 wines. First there is the 06 Aurum then the 06 Polish Hill from Grosset and last a more mature bottle of the Pewsey Vale. Notes for the latter two wines follow directly below and...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 19, 2007 | Australia, California, Clare Valley, New Zealand, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County
This flight features 2 grapes, 3 wines and 3 countries. Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007 This is in-your-face Sauvignon with bell pepper and lots of acid. All stainless with some lees contact. 13% $9.49 at Bottle Barn Oyster Bay Annie’s Lane Clare...