by Ray Johnson | Feb 5, 2009 | Burgundy, Corton, Cote de Beaune, France, Pinot Noir, Volnay
Maison Ambroise, Corton, Le Rognet Grand Cru 1997 Quite youthful at this point, with nuttiness and cedar, earthiness and fruit on the ground. In the mouth this wine is still packed with flavor and the structure is still vivid. There’s great length and I expect...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 5, 2009 | California, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Dehlinger, Russian River Valley, Goldridge Vineyard, Estate Bottled, Pinot Noir 2006 This wine is all about warm and concentrated sweet fruit. P&B in Sebastopol 14.8% $59.99 at Bottle Barn Dehlinger Winery
by Ray Johnson | Feb 5, 2009 | Beaune, Burgundy, Cote de Beaune, France, Pinot Noir
Domaine des Croix, Beaune, Les Bressandes 1er Cru 2005 There’s earthiness, cinnamon and cloves in the nose, maybe a note of licorice as well. The mouth is quite structured, framing great concentration of flavor in a very young Burgundy. Mis en bouteille in...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 5, 2009 | California, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Paul Hobbs, Russian River Valley, Lindsay Estate Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2006 This wine delivers full concentration in the signature polished style of Hobbs. P&B in Sebastopol 14.8% $79.99 at Bottle Barn Paul Hobbs
by Ray Johnson | Feb 5, 2009 | Oregon, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton District
Ken Wright Cellars, Yamhill-Carlton District, Shea Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2007 The nose is all sweetness – liquer-like fruit with the richness of vanilla. The mouth is supple with earthiness for complexity. The previous vintage was the hands-down star of its...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 5, 2009 | Arroyo Grande Valley, California, Pinot Noir, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria Valley, Sta. Rita Hills
Siduri, Sta. Rita Hills, Cargasacchi Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2007 The nose features lots of fresh, candied fruit. The mouth captures the same essence, fruit driven and ready to drink. P&B in Santa Rosa 14.1% $47.49 at Bottle Barn Siduri Wines Laetitia, Arroyo Grande...
