by Ray Johnson | May 7, 2008 | California, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Sparkling Dry
J Russian River Valley late disgorged brut 1997 Smelling of acacia flowers and a bit of bread with brie, the mouth is elegant with richness and a the taste of warm biscuits. P&B in Healdsburg 12.5% $79.99 at Bottle Barn J
by Ray Johnson | May 7, 2008 | California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, Sparkling Dry
Domaine Chandon etoile Brut This is true to type with the house style of forward fruit and a soft profile. The fruit source for this wine is 54% from Napa and 46% from Sonoma. After primary ferment this wine was put in the bottle for its secondary ferment in 2001 and...
by Ray Johnson | May 7, 2008 | California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Green Valley, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County
Much of our North American Sparkling features Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. This flight features one of each, in the full expression of their color. Iron Horse Sonoma County Green Valley Estate Bottled Blanc de Blancs 2001 This wine sports tart green apples and toasty...
by Ray Johnson | May 2, 2008 | Alexander Valley, California, Dry Creek Valley, Primitivo, Sonoma County, Zinfandel
Collier Falls Dry Creek Valley Primitivo 2005 This is lovingly slathered in oak. P&B in Geyserville 15.2% $32 at the winery Collier Falls Bella Alexander Valley Big River Ranch Zinfandel 2005 A very balanced Zin with tannic structure and dense fruit. Sourced from...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 23, 2008 | California, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County, Sta. Rita Hills
Williams Selyem Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2006 Winemaker Cabral can be modest as his Pinots do the talking, with a worldwide fan base. This wine is Pinot Perfection!, the essence of red fruits served on velvet. P&B in Healdsburg 14.3% 70 at Traverso’s...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 18, 2008 | California, Sonoma County, Zinfandel
Carol Shelton Sonoma County Black Magic Late Harvest Zinfandel 2006 Many feel that Carol has a magic hand when it comes to Zin. This offering for dessert is on the lighter side of RS with just 6.5% residual sugar, making it ideal for fresh berries, served cold with...
