by Ray Johnson | Jul 27, 2010 | Amador County, California, Sierra Foothills
Tutti I Giorni, Amador County, Nutz! 2008 The nose features cherries and tar with a bit of brambles. In the mouth it is light-bodied and refreshingly acidic with a bit of grip. As in Chianti, this wine is a blend based on Sangiovese. P&B in Plymouth by Suzy and...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 12, 2010 | Amador County, California, Sangiovese, Sierra Foothills
Noceto, Amador County, Sangiovese 2007 Cherries are on display in the nose. In the mouth they follow through with plenty of acidity and a light-bodied, smooth mouthfeel – nice. P&B in Plymouth by Suzy and Jim Gullett 14% purchased for $13.69 at Bottle Barn...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 21, 2010 | Amador County, California, Dry Creek Valley, Sierra Foothills, Sonoma County, Zinfandel
Sobon Estate, Amador County, Old Vines, Zinfandel 2008 Here’s a light-bodied Zin that is quite fruity and ready to quaff. There’s a little sweetness working in the background (about 3 grams per litre) along with a light touch of eucalyptus and a little...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 14, 2010 | Amador County, Barbera, California, Sierra Foothills
R (Jeff Runquist), Amador County, Cooper Vineyard, Barbera 2008 True to form this wine smells sweetly of vanilla jammy berry fruits. In the mouth the oak comes on with force, adding complexity and richness while Barbera’s acidity is there to make the marriage...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 25, 2009 | Calaveras County, California, Sauvignon Blanc, Sierra Foothills
Chatom Vineyards, Calaveras County, Sauvignon Blanc 2007 In the nose this Sauvignon features flowers and green herbs while in the mouth it is soft and viscous. Grown, produced and bottled in Douglas Flat 14.8% $16 at the winery, a gift from the SFCWC Chatom...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 6, 2009 | Amador County, California, Fortified dessert, Port, Sierra Foothills
St. Amant Winery, Amador County, Vintage Port 2006 This is well-done California vintage style of port with plenty of black fruit, thickness of texture and a spiritous undertone. The wine is dedicated to founder Tim Spencer who died in 2006. P&B in Woodbridge 18.5%...
