by Ray Johnson | Oct 10, 2009 | California, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris and Grigio, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley
Taft Street, Russian River Valley, Pinot Gris 2008 The glass is filled with perfume and cotton candy – a very pretty Pinot Gris. In the mouth it is moderately acidic and tastes of citrus overlaid with flowers. P&B in Sebastopol 14.1% $11.99 at Bottle Barn...
by Ray Johnson | May 22, 2009 | California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley, Zinfandel
Haywood, Sonoma Valley, Los Chamizal Vineyard, Estate, Zinfandel 2006 The nose puts together many facets of Zin. There’s pruniness, black pepper and a sense of Port. In the mouth, this is a structured Zin, supporting plenty of fruit and a long finish. Grown,...
by Ray Johnson | May 22, 2009 | California, Mourvedre, Rosé, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley
Bedrock Wine Co., Sonoma Valley, Ode to Lulu, Rose of Mourvedre 2008 This is a broader style of rose reminiscent of the south of France with hints of brick to see a little added weight on the palate. The grapes for this wine came from vines planted in 1888. After...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 28, 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley
Canzona Vineyards, Sonoma Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 There are sweet smells of caramel and vanilla, bright cherry fruit, cassis and a hint of cigar box. The mouthfeel is supple. Certainly the structure of Cabernet is there to experience, but the tannins are ripe...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 22, 2009 | California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley, Zinfandel
Rosenblum Cellars, Sonoma Valley, Maggie’s Reserve Zinfandel 2005 This wine is very sweet smelling, with a sense of pastry dough dabbed with vanilla. The mouth is quite rich, full of sweet-appearing fruit – just luscious. Some of the vines that gave us the...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 3, 2009 | California, Chasselas Dore, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley
Berthoud, Sonoma Valley, Pagani Ranch, Chasselas Dore 2007 There’s a flinty character in the nose and the mouth is austere. The fruit is sourced from 100 year-old vines grown in the vineyard known for its very old Zinfandel. P&B in Sonoma 12% $19.99 at...
