by Ray Johnson | Jan 13, 2009 | Dry Creek Valley, Merlot, Sonoma County
Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley, Merlot 2005 Plums and brambles mark the nose. The fruit is framed by acidity in the mouth which carries the flavor of this light-bodied wine a long way – elegant wine. P&B in Healdsburg 13.5% $19 at the winery Dry Creek...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 13, 2009 | California, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County
Moshin Vineyards, Sonoma Coast, Pinot Noir 2007 This wine has sweet cherry fruit and perfume in the nose while the mouth is a supple display of the same with a sweet kiss of oak. Rick Moshin is making great Pinot yet is still riding under the radar. This wine is...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 13, 2009 | Alexander Valley, California, Chardonnay, Sonoma County
Stonestreet, Alexander Valley, Chardonnay 2006 The nose is toasty and oaky while the mouth combines red and green apples with silky, buttery richness. P&B in Healdsburg 14.5% $28 at the winery Stonestreet Wines
by Ray Johnson | Jan 13, 2009 | California, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County
Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma County, Fume Blanc 2007 In the nose there is sweet tropical fruit and minerality along with a bit of cut grass. In the mouth this wine has a softer, creamier feel than many Sauvignon, displaying richness rather than steeliness. The fruit for...
by Ray Johnson | Dec 12, 2008 | California, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, Sonoma Mountain
Siduri, Sonoma Mountain, Van der Kamp Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2006 The nose combines fresh and dried fruits along with the forest floor. The mouth is warm and silky. P&B in Santa Rosa 14.1% $36.99 at Bottle Barn Siduri
by Ray Johnson | Dec 12, 2008 | California, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards, Russian River Valley, Gunsalus Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2005 The fruit is almost liquer-like in the nose, with a jammy character. In the mouth, the fruit is also vibrant. P&B down in Saratoga. 14.5% $50 at the Winery...
