by Ray Johnson | Sep 10, 2008 | France, Muscat Beaumes de Venise, Rhône, White Dessert
Domaine des Bernardins, Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise 2006 A complex mix of fresh peaches, flowers and alcohol, in check for the style. The RS is on the low side so it would be better to look to fresh fruit as a pairing partner rather than a sweet baked dessert. 100%...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 21, 2008 | California, Cucamonga Valley, Lake County, Muscat, Sherry, White Dessert
Bonterra, Lake County, Bartolucci Vineyard, Muscat 2004 This wine has been well-made since the good old days when the you could taste it at the beautiful Valley Oaks facility. There are the compelling floral notes associated with Muscat plus some pastry-like...
by Ray Johnson | Dec 7, 2007 | Australia, Barossa, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, South Australia, White Dessert
Margan Hunter Valley Botrytis Semillon 2005 This wines has tropical fruit and the volatility that accompanies many botrytis wines. The palate is very thick and the acidity seems shy though the stats say otherwise at 10 g/L. RS 12.7%, alcohol 10.5% $25 (375ml) at...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 2, 2007 | Australia, Clare Valley, Riesling, White Dessert
Mount Horrocks Clare Valley Cordon Cut Riesling 2003 The complexity and viscous mouth-feel are balanced by ample acidity. Owner and winemaker Stephanie Toole. P&B in Auburn 11% $22.39 (375ml) at Bottle Barn Mount Horrocks
by Ray Johnson | Nov 1, 2007 | Chenin Blanc, France, Vouvray, White Dessert
Regis Cruchet Vouvray Moelleux 1989 The last bottle tasted back in early 07 was very complex, with great acidity – an evolved, mature wine that was not liked by the class. Tonight’s wine again had its detractors given the bottle development that is well...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 8, 2007 | California, Fortified dessert, France, Grenache, Maury, Muscat, Paso Robles, White Dessert
Robert Hall Paso Robles Margaret’s Vineyard Orange Muscat 2006 A lighter version of dessert wine that is perfect with fresh raspberries. With only 4.3% RS and a light mouthfeel, this wine could do double duty with spicy prawns in a Thai curry sauce that...
