by Ray Johnson | Jan 22, 2009 | Burgundy, France, Pinot Noir
Domaine Anne Gros, Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2006 Give it a bit of time to blow off a little stink and then the red fruits come alive with a sense of earthiness and a little stemmy character. This certainly a chewy Pinot and a little on the green side of flavor...
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...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 22, 2009 | Burgundy, Pinot Noir
Domaine Sylvie Esmonin, Bourgogne, Cuvee Sylvie 2005 This wine is quite toasty with notes of rubber and caramel. The acidity is turbocharged making this electric in the mouth, amplifying the black candied fruit flavors. The fruit is sourced from vineyards outside...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 22, 2009 | California, Carneros, Pinot Noir
Kent Rasmussen, Carneros, Pinot Noir 2006 There are very sweet, liquer-like aromas mixed with some barnyard notes for complexity. In the mouth this wine is supple and sweet-appearing, the fruit being quite concentrated. The finish goes on and on. P&B in St. Helena...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 22, 2009 | California, Carneros, Pinot Noir
ZD, Carneros, Pinot Noir 2007 The nose features fresh and stewed fruits as well as leather. In the mouth the consistent acidity comes through making this a refreshing Pinot, lively and vibrant. This wine originates with Pinot grown in certified organic vineyards. The...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 15, 2009 | California, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
De La Montanya, Sonoma Coast, Flying Rooster Ranch 2005 This wine shines with sweet smells. There’s candied fruit and perfume overlayed with earthiness. The mouth features a boatload of fruit framed by ample acidity and a rising note of brett that adds...
