by Ray Johnson | Oct 11, 2007 | California, Gewurztraminer, Late Harvest White, Port, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Zinfandel
Holdredge Russian River Valley Saralee’s Vineyard Late Harvest Gewurztraminer 2006 36.4 Brix at harvest and 10.2% RS, P&B Healdsburg 13.65% $26.99 at Bottle Barn (375ml) Holdgredge Davis Family Russian River Valley Rapport Fortified Old Vine Zinfandel...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 11, 2007 | California, Dry Creek Valley, Petite Sirah, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Syrah
Stark Russian River Valley Cuvee Julian Syrah 2004 This is Syrah that is not afraid to be tannic with lots of alcohol showing in the nose and the mouth. There’s 2% Viognier in the final blend and the fruit is sourced 63% from Bill and Betsy’s Alegria...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 11, 2007 | Burgundy, California, Gevrey-Chambertin, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County
This flight features Pinot all day. The first wine won Best of Class and went onto win the big award. The second is a red Burgundy from a top producer. Wines 3 and 4 were in the running for the BOC that De La Montanya won. De La Montanya Sonoma Coast Christine’s...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 11, 2007 | Alexander Valley, Burgundy, Carneros, Chardonnay, Chassagne-Montrachet, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
This flight features 2 Best of Class Winners in the Fair. The first is the BOC Chardonnay under $20, which came up through our panel of judges. The third wine is the BOC Chardonnay above $20 that went on to take the sweeps. In between is a star from Burgundy for...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 10, 2007 | California, Italy, Lombardia, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
After a flight of sparkling wines from Franciacorta, this round goes still. Ca’ del Bosco Terre di Franciacorta DOCG Maurizio Zanella 2005 This is a concentrated white wine with layers of flavor and lots of acidity to frame it. 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Bianco,...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 5, 2007 | Rose, Russian River Valley, Zinfandel
D’Argenzio Russian River Valley D’Loiodice Zinfandel Rosa 2005 Lots of toasty oak – This is a very rich and creamy style of rose. Pressed after a 24 hour soak, this wine was then fermented in US oak, 50% of it new, with full ML Bottled in Santa...
