by Ray Johnson | Oct 27, 2010 | California, Chardonnay, Lake County, Red Hills District, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
Gregory Graham, Red Hills Lake County, Sauvignon Blanc, Rolling Knolls Vineyard 2008 This wine is opulently fruity, from the nose through to the lingering finish. Produced and bottled in Lower Lake 12.5% $26 for a full bottle at the Blue Wing Gregory Graham Wines...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 4, 2010 | Germany, Mosel, Riesling
Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Urziger, Wurzgarten, Riesling, Spatlese 2008 Give this some air to blow off a little reductive character and then limes, peaches and nectarines will come through. In the mouth you’ll find the fruit has a candied character, sweet yet...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 19, 2010 | Germany, Mosel, Riesling
Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Bernkasteler, Lay, Riesling, Kabinett 2008 The nose features freshly squeezed lime and fresh flowers. There are Sweetarts galore in the mouth, light body and great length – very nice. This wine is topped with a screwcap for extra safety....
by Ray Johnson | Jul 13, 2010 | Germany, Mosel, Rheingau, Riesling
Robert Weil, Rheingau, Riesling, Trocken 2008 The nose features lime, sweet flowers and a sense of minerality. In the mouth this wine is tight, quite acidic and at this stage just a baby. The flavor carries a long way on the palate. It is quite concentrated and makes...
by Ray Johnson | Jun 11, 2010 | California, Lake County, Mendocino County, Riesling
Bonterra, 88% Lake County, 12% Mendocino County, Riesling 2009 There’s a medley of fruits in the nose, including lime, pears and peaches, accented by lots of freshly picked sweet and spicy flowers. In the mouth the citrus and stone fruits come through vibrantly,...
by Ray Johnson | May 7, 2010 | Germany, Mosel, Riesling
Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Wehlener, Sonnenuhr, Riesling, Spatlese 2008 The nose is very fresh, the expression of sweet flowers and nectarines – lovely. In the mouth it is peachy and sweet, with a balancing amount of acidity on the other side of the fulcrum –...