by Ray Johnson | Jul 7, 2008 | Amador County, California, Port, Sierra Foothills
Macchia Amador County Linsteadt Vineyard Dangerous Port 2004 In the house style of ripeness and richness with integrated alcohol. The grapes are a combo of Barbera and Zinfandel. P&B in Lockeford 20.1% $25 at the winery Macchia
by Ray Johnson | May 2, 2008 | Amador County, California, Sangiovese, Sierra Foothills
Isole e Olena Chianti Classico DOCG 2004 The previous vintage showed some herbaceousness and tannic grip, as well as cherry, fresh and evolving with complexing earthiness. Here again with the 2004 there is a rusticity and astringency. 85% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo and...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 5, 2007 | Amador County, France, Sierra Foothills, Zinfandel
This flight features a range of vintages of Gold country wine, from 2000 to 2003. Karly Amador County Buck’s Ten Point Zinfandel 2000 Evolving, sweet raisined fruit – a very supple wine that is warm and complex. At its peak to enjoy now. P&B in...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 24, 2007 | Amador County, Barbera, Piemonte, Sierra Foothills, Sonoma County
Barbera can deliver berry flavor with the acidity to keep up with acidic dishes. This flight featured two examples from either side of the Atlantic. The first time the California offering was from Seghesio. Tonight we line-up a wine from Jeff Ruquist. Andrea Oberto...
