Posts Tagged ‘St. Helena’

2011 J. Lohr Sauvignon Blanc, Carol’s Vineyard, St. Helena, Napa Valley

Straw color. Pungent and perfumed, showing layers of grass, gooseberry, passion fruit and herb notes. A juicy grapefruit flavor emerges in the mouth, along with pineapple. Fresh, balanced and ready to drink. MSRP: $24 (August 2012) Wine Lines… Read more


2009 Robert Biale Petite Sirah, Thomann Station, St. Helena

Glass-staining opaque purple-black color. The nose is deep, dark, and mysterious, conjuring up dark flowers, roast coffee, leather, and a bushel basket of black fruits. Creamy on the palate, with concentrated blackberry, black plum, and black… Read more


2009 J. Lohr Carol’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, Napa Valley

Glass-staining purple-black color. The nose unfolds to show dark flowers, concentrated black cherry, dark plum and currant fruit, which are complemented by additional layers of espresso, polished leather, vanilla and toast. In the mouth, the wine is… Read more