Category Archives: Sparkling Dry

Lucien Albrecht Blanc de Blancs

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Ray Johnson

Lucien Albrecht, Cremant d’Alsace, Brut, Blanc de Blancs nv In the nose there are fresh fruits like pears and yellow apples.  In the mouth this wine is fruit-forward, moderately acidic with some creaminess, like one finds with the domaine’s rose – … Continue reading →

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Bollinger La Grande Annee 2000

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Ray Johnson

Bollinger, Champagne, La Grande Annee, Brut 2000 The nose is nutty, featuring dried fruits, oranges with brown spices and a note of mushrooms sauteed in butter. In the mouth this vintage is elegant, with subtle orange and apple flavors, and long, … Continue reading →

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Wines of British Airways first class

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Ray Johnson

During a trip to Italy and Slovenia we had the opportunity to sample a number of delicious wines while in the care of BA. First up was a tasting of 2 bubblies in the lounge at Heathrow. Pol Roger, Champagne, … Continue reading →

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Pierre Sparr Cremant d’Alsace

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Ray Johnson

Pierre Sparr, Cremant d’Alsace, Brut, Reserve The nose features sweet flowers, a perfumed character, with pears and apples.  In the mouth there is a soft impression, fruity with moderate acidity – nicely crafted as an aperitif. The grapes behind this … Continue reading →

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Another Taste of the Wines of South Coast Winery

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Ray Johnson

The team at VESTA joined today’s tasting of wines from Southern California.  Ray’s sense of time zones (or lack of sense) led to us beginning at 4:00 p.m. Central Time, giving us the jump on the group tasting in Temecula.  … Continue reading →

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Laurent-Perrier Rose

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Ray Johnson

Laurent-Perrier, Champagne, Brut, Cuvee Rose nv I’ve always admired the expression of fruit in this rose, making it one of my favorites from Champagne. The latest bottling does not disappoint, featuring a medley of cherries, strawberries and a nice thread … Continue reading →

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Villa Sandi Prosecco Il Fresco

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Ray Johnson

Villa Sandi, Treviso, Prosecco, Il Fresco, Brut, nv This bubbly is redolent of fresh pears,  making for a fruit-driven Prosecco. While labeled brut, this wine is not austere, with a soft approach and moderate acidity – nice. As in a … Continue reading →

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Windsor Blanc de Noir 2006

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Ray Johnson

Windsor Vineyards, North Coast Champagne, Private Reserve Series, Blanc de Noir 2006 This is a dry and fruit-forward sparkling. Each sip has a vivid sense of blackberries, blueberries and more – nice. Produced and bottled in Lower Lake 12.5% $25 … Continue reading →

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Pierre Gimonnet Gastronome 2004

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Ray Johnson

Pierre Gimonnet & Fils, Champagne, Premier Cru, Gastronome, Blanc de Blancs, Brut 2004 This wine is the epitome of green apples in a glass, bracing and wonderful. This profile is emblematic of the house style and the length is amazing. … Continue reading →

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Egly-Ouriet Brut Tradition Disgorged 2009

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Ray Johnson

Egly-Ouriet, Champagne, Grand Cru, Brut Tradition nv The nose features biscuits and apples, apples that are fresh and those baked in an apple tart. In the mouth this bubbly is freshly fruity, embracing the taste of apples across the spectrum, … Continue reading →

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