Tōzai “Snow Maiden” Sake

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The color is milky-white, with lots of particulate in suspension. Aromas of fresh-cut honeydew melon waft up from the glass. Loads of fresh melon, honeydew and cantaloupe, light up the palate, followed by white pepper and radish. White pepper lingers. The flow from sweet to sharp is fascinating. It pairs

Barefoot Pinot Noir

Becky Sue Epstein
Features
1 min read
by Becky Sue Epstein A wine for pizza and brownies. Really. When you go in to pick up an upscale pizza and spy those giant cookies and brownies stacked on the counter right next to the cash register, this is the time to get the brownies. After sampling several of

(Re)Discovering Sagrantino

Elisabetta Tosi
Features
5 min read
I still remember my first Sagrantino wine. It was a relatively rare Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito. And I found it to be a very tannic sweet red wine -- hard to drink for someone who was used to the gentle silkiness of my native Recioto della Valpolicella. Fast forward a

Angeline Reserve Pinot Noir

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Black cherry, red licorice, and leafy herbs come through on the nose. Raspberry and pomegranate lead up front, and cranberry joins on the mid-palate. Forest floor and a drop of soy add depth and power. Tannins are soft, acids bright, offering a wide array of food pairings. Drink with duck

Zolo Malbec

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Black cherry, espresso, and unsweetened chocolate come out on the nose. The palate shows black cherry, blueberry, and humus. This is a burger wine, preferably one with sautéed onions and brie. Recommended. 86 points. DBH WHO: Zolo WHAT: Malbec WHEN: 2016 WHERE: Mendoza, Argentina HOW MUCH: $12 (media sample) POINTS:

Donnafugata “Sherazade” Nero d’Avola

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Cherries, cloves, black licorice, and chocolate all dance around a lively spine with grippy tannins. This is a bright and clean as you can hope to find in a red wine. Drink with braciole. Highly Recommended. 92 points. DBH WHO: Donnafugata WHAT: Nero d'Avola WHEN: 2015 DESIGNATION: Sherazade WHERE: Sicily,

Galil Mountain Winery “Yiron” Red Blend

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose shows black currant and blackberries, with dust and tobacco leaf. On the palate, cherries and plums are huge, cigar box and graphite come out on the mid-palate. Tannins are firm, fine-grained and present throughout. Drink with leg of lamb. Recommended. 88 points. DBH WHO: Galil Mountain Winery WHAT:

Decoy Zinfandel

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Blackberry and sweet blueberry shine on the nose. The palate is voluptuous, with flavors of berries baked in pie, vanilla, and clove. The pie sensation lingers. Drink with lamb chops. Highly Recommended. 91 points. DBH WHO: Decoy WHAT: Zinfandel WHEN: 2013 WHERE: Sonoma County, California HOW MUCH: $25 (media sample)