by Ray Johnson | Nov 6, 2008 | France, Loire Valley, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc
Jean Reverdy, Sancerre, La Reine Blanche 2007 Once again the smell of grass and grapefruit are in full force while the mouth follows suit with plenty of acidity and a little minerality. My notes from the previous three vintages show this consistent thread of...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 3, 2008 | France, Loire Valley, Pinot Noir, Pouilly-Fume, Rosé, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc
Francis Blanchet, Pouilly-Fume, Cuvee Silice 2006 Corked, so who will ever know what to think about this wine.This is all stainless Sauvignon produced across the river from Sancerre. Silice is sourced from an old vine parcel, laden with silex, just up the river in Les...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 11, 2008 | Austria, France, Gruner Veltliner, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc
Berger, Niederosterreich, Gruner Veltliner 2007 This wine has been a value and notice that you still get a super size. A lean and acidic refresher. Estate bottled by E. & M. Berger in Gedersdorf in Krems 12.5% $10.99 at Bottle Barn Domaine Vacheron, Sancerre 2007...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 10, 2007 | France, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc
Jean Reverdy Sancerre La Reine Blanche 2006 My notes from the previous two vintages show a consistent thread of grapefruit and grass in a high acid frame; today’s 2006 bottle was again high acid with substantial minerality. Produced from vines over 25 years old...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 1, 2007 | France, Loire Valley, Pouilly-Fume, Sancerre
Domaine André Vatan, Sancerre, Les Charmes 2006 The style point has always been lean and green, offering a sense of the appellation without the over $20 price of the more concentrated offerings. Today’s wine offered riper fruit flavors that are just delicious....
