by Ray Johnson | Jun 26, 2010 | California, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County
Foppiano, Russian River Valley, Estate Bottled, Sauvignon Blanc 2009 The nose is clean and expresses ripe citrus, as in fresh oranges. Add to that an accent of tropical fruit, a whiff of bananas and floral notes, of the sweet and spicy variety. In the mouth the fresh...
by Ray Johnson | May 3, 2010 | California, Sauvignon Blanc
Both of these wines fill a role in providing inexpensive white wine for the equivalent of less than $5.00 per 750ml bottle. While there are similarities between the two wines, the styling is different. Sutter Home, California, Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Citrus and some of...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 12, 2010 | France, Loire Valley, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc
Domaine André Vatan, Sancerre, Les Charmes 2008 The nose features grass, lemon, minerality and perfume. In the mouth it is bracing with a sense of freshly sqeezed lemon juice – very nice. André Vatan is a generous and gregarious man who also makes wood aged...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 10, 2010 | California, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County
Hanna, Russian River Valley, Estate Grown, Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Notes back through the 2004 vintage show a consistent thread of bright citrus and high acidity. The current ’09 couples the citrus with freshly cut grass. A bit of petillance adds lift making this...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 9, 2010 | Alexander Valley, California, Sauvignon Blanc
Reynoso Family Vineyards, Alexander Valley, Sauvignon Blanc 2008 There’s a nice waft of citrus in the nose with stone fruits like peaches and nectarines. In the mouth the story of citrus continues, with a soft profile and long flavors of tangerine and grapefruit...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 9, 2010 | Alto Adige, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Terlano Classico
During my visit to the Alto Adige in the summer of 2009 I had the opportunity to try these wines at the Cantina. Today they are available on the west coast of the United States. Cantina Terlano, Alto Adige, Pinot Bianco 2008 The nose is very pretty, with floral notes....
