by Ray Johnson | Dec 15, 2009 | Coteaux du Languedoc, France, Languedoc, Pic Saint Loup, Rosé
Chateau La Roque, Coteaux du Languedoc, Pic Saint Loup, Rose 2007 The nose is frankly rather stinky with notes of cheese and garlic. In the mouth it is lowish in acid and the fruit is evolving, while the alcohol is making itself known, jutting out above the rest of...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 16, 2009 | California, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County
Fort Ross, Sonoma Coast, Fort Ross Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Rose 2008 There are cherries and raspberries in the nose and the mouth is bone dry with a little warmth. P&B in Napa 14.2% purchased for $9.69 at Bottle Barn Fort Ross Vineyard
by Ray Johnson | Oct 27, 2009 | California, Rosé, Sangiovese, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley
Muscardini Cellars, Sonoma Valley, Monte Rosso Vineyards, Rosato di Sangiovese 2008 This is a zippy rose, a clean expression of Sangiovese’s cherry character with refreshing acidity – very nice. The wine was fermented and aged in neurtal French oak for 5...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 26, 2009 | Cinsault, France, Grenache, Rhône, Rosé, Syrah
Les Vignerons de Tavel, Tavel, Prestige des Lauzeraies 2007 Sweet cherry fruit marks the nose and carries over on the palate. The mouth is broad and weighty, the acidity low, the fruit flavors are compelling and the body is big – a nice Tavel. The grapes are 50%...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 15, 2009 | Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, Rosé
Copain, Anderson Valley, ‘Tous Ensemble’, Rose 2008 This rose has developed a rather rustic character. With 12 hours the funkier smells have blown off. The fruit, however, is receding and the alcohol is showing more of itself, with a sense of astringency. This is...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 22, 2009 | France, Grenache, Rhône, Rosé, Syrah, Tavel
Domaine de la Mordoree, Tavel, “La Dame Rousse” 2008 The freshness of strawberries are evident in the nose and in the mouth that theme is over a rather big and slightly warm structure. The grapes behind this pink wine are 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10%...
