Dos Almas Gran Reserva Carmenere

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Plum, blackberries, and green pepper come out on the nose. Blackberry dominates on the palate, with brambles, coffee, and green pepper. It is young and a bit angular, with gritty tannins. Drink with flatiron steak. Recommended. 87 points. DBH WHO: Dos Almas WHAT: Carmenere WHEN: 2015 DESIGNATION: Gran Reserva WHERE:

2017 Campi Flegrei Falanghina

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Delicate yet rich. On the nose there’s a slight flintiness but there’s also a delicate hint of tropical fruit which becomes more real and sweeter on the palate. A slight viscosity apparent in the mouth makes the wine feel richer. Moderate acidity and fruit continue into the finish, with a

2016 Colori Pecorino

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
A wine with an extra dimension. Made with organic grapes, it starts out feeling almost oxidized, but this is typical of pecorino, whether or not it has been macerated on the skins for a while. This grape has an added dimension of flavor, also suggestive of spirits or fortified wines.

Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Cherries, blueberries, vanilla and brown sugar come through on the nose. The palate offers ripe, sweet cherries and blueberries, with cassis, vanilla, and oak spices. It is full-bodied with firm tannins. Drink with Steak au Poivre. Highly Recommended. 90 points. DBH WHO: Louis M. Martini WHAT: Cabernet Sauvignon WHEN: 2015

Dos Almas Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Blackberry, plum, and green pepper show on the nose. Blackberry shows on the palate as well, with some cassis and green pepper. Red fruit joins on the mid-palate, adding a raspberry zing. It is firm, and slightly angular. The touch of green is very typical for a Maipo Valley Cabernet.

Dutton Godlfield Rued Vineyard Chardonnay

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Hints of oak and vanilla flow under melon and pear on the nose. Apple, pear, and Meyer lemon, with vanilla and a touch of toast make a complex palate. It has bright acidity and a soft, round mouth-feel. This is an excellent, rich, round, complex wine, with a sophistication several

Lula Gewurztraminer

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose is highly perfumed, with aromas of white flowers, pears, and a hint of coconut. The fruit is more simple on the palate, apple and a touch of banana, with lime zest finish. Drink with fried chicken. Recommended. 87 points. DBH WHO: Lula Cellars WHAT: Gewurztraminer WHEN: 2017 WHERE:

Dry Creek Vineyard Dry Chenin Blanc

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Melon, sweet lemon, and a hint of ginger come through on the nose. Nectarine and mandarin orange pop on the palate, ginger joins on the mid-palate, and sweet lemon lingers. Drink with crab-stuffed flounder. Highly Recommended. 91 points. DBH WHO: Dry Creek Vineyard WHAT: Dry Chenin Blanc WHEN: 2017 WHERE: