by Ray Johnson | Jul 14, 2008 | California, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria Valley, Sta. Rita Hills
Flying Goat, Santa Maria Valley, Solomon Hills Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2005 Concentrated cherries, sweet oak in July 08. In February ’09, there’s some nice complexity as well, with the fruits stewing a bit – nice. Winemaker Norm Yost. P&B in Lompoc...
by Ray Johnson | May 7, 2008 | California, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Sta. Rita Hills
Two star producers show their wares from the Santa Rita Hills (I still find it hard to spell this appellation in the new fashion). Foley Sta. Rita Hills Rancho Santa Rosa Pommard Clone Pinot Noir 2006 Another hit that melds black and red fruits inside an envelope of...
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...
