by Ray Johnson | Feb 23, 2011 | California, Pinot Gris and Grigio, Sangiovese, Sonoma Coast, Sparkling Lightly Sweet, Super Tuscan, Temecula
South Coast Winery, Temecula Valley, Pinot Grigio, Sparkling Wine nv The nose is quite aromatic, assertive in its fruity and floral characters. I was reminded of the vibrant aromas that I associate with top-notch Prosecco from the Veneto. It is quite a fine...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 23, 2009 | Bolgheri, Cabernet Sauvignon, Italy, Merlot, Super Tuscan, Tuscany
Tentuta San Guido, Toscana IGT, Guidalberto 2006 Cassis combines with earthiness in the nose. In the mouth it is quite concentrated, with extract to match its structure. I like the way this wine combines the fresh fruit of the New World and the structure that one...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 22, 2009 | Bolgheri, Cabernet Sauvignon, Italy, Merlot, Super Tuscan, Tuscany
Tenuta dell’Ornellaia, Bolgheri Rosso DOC, Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2006 The nose features ripe black fruits. The mouth sports great acidity to frame the fruit, making this Bordeaux-style blend a natural for a dinner table laden with cinghale –...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 18, 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Sangiovese, Sonoma County, Super Tuscan
Ramazzotti, Sonoma County, Raffinto, Red Wine 2005 This smells like a walk in the oak forest where some of the trees have been freshly felled – an intertwining of oak and earth. The mouth is vivaciously fruity with the oak to match and a smooth texture. This is...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 17, 2008 | California, Chianti Classico, Montalcino, Napa Valley, Sangiovese, Super Tuscan, Tuscany
Rocca di Montegrossi, Chianti Classico DOCG, 2004 Screaming acidity and light body. 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo, aged in French oak for 12 months. Estate bottled in Gaiole 13.5% $22.99 at Traverso’s Valdicava, Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2003 Appropriate...
