by Ray Johnson | Nov 13, 2010 | California, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Foppiano, Russian River Valley, Estate Bottled, Chardonnay 2009 The nose features rich notes of toast and butter with ripe, tropical fruit. In the mouth, the oaky notes continue, with an accent of butter and a bit of refreshing acidity. This is a lighter-bodied...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 17, 2010 | California, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Foppiano, Russian River Valley, Estate Bottled, Rose 2009 The nose features flowers, candied red fruits and a bit of bubble gum. In the mouth the fruit shows nicely, the acidity is mild and the palate is broad. It is reminiscent of a rose from the southern Rhone, like...
by Ray Johnson | Jun 26, 2010 | California, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County
Foppiano, Russian River Valley, Estate Bottled, Sauvignon Blanc 2009 The nose is clean and expresses ripe citrus, as in fresh oranges. Add to that an accent of tropical fruit, a whiff of bananas and floral notes, of the sweet and spicy variety. In the mouth the fresh...
