by Ray Johnson | Aug 28, 2009 | American, Arkansas, Merlot, Zinfandel
Chateau Aux Arc, American, Dragonfly Red nv The nose speaks of sweet oak while in the mouth this wine is smooth and light with a little warmth. Some of the fruit came from the estate’s Dragonfly Ranch, supplemented by imports from outside of Arkansas: 90% Merlot...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 4, 2009 | California, Paso Robles, Zinfandel
Rosenblum Cellars, Paso Robles, Richard Sauret Vineyards, Zinfandel 2006 There’s jammy fruit in the nose with notes of charred oak and an early sense of evolution. In the mouth the wine is peppery with vanilla and sweet milk chocolate. V&B in Alameda 14.7%...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 4, 2009 | California, Fiddletown, Late harvest red, Sierra Foothills, Zinfandel
Easton, Fiddletown, Rinaldi Vineyard, Late Harvest, Zinfandel 2006 In the nose you’ll find baked red and black fruits. In the mouth the fruit really comes alive. There’s a gripping astringency on the palate and a conservative amount of residual sugar, just...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 28, 2009 | California, Mendocino County, Redwood Valley, Zinfandel
Edmeades, Redwood Valley, Piffero Vineyard, Zinfandel 2005 The fruit has taken on a sweet character, seemingly combining fresh and dried cherries. The wine fills out the entire palate with flavor in a supple way – delicious. P&B in Geyserville 15.5% $25.79...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 28, 2009 | California, Cucamonga Valley, Zinfandel
Carol Shelton, Cucamonga Valley, Lopez Vineyard, Monga Zin, Old Vine, Zinfandel 2006 In the nose there is jammy fruit and earthy notes. In the mouth you’ll find a chewy Zin, with a touch of creaminess and the acidity to carry the flavor a long way. Carol travels...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 24, 2009 | California, Lake County, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel
Lake County Wine Studio features the wines of the region on Main Street in the town of Upper Lake, just a stone’s throw from the end of Highway 29. We all know the congested bit of this highway where the cars crawl through St. Helena. Where it ends near Upper Lake is...
