Deep burgundy in color, and slightly cloudy. Black currant and plums come up on the nose. On the palate, black currant, plums, and blackberries all shine through. Unsweetened chocolate and cinnamon come out on the mid-palate. This is still a very young wine and will continue to improve for at
Peaches, citrus, and white florals come out on the nose. Apple and peach, cut grass and lemon, all show on the palate. Lemon and white grapefruit linger. It comes off as slightly fat, more round that acidic. This Kosher for Passover wine is fruity and full. Drink with chicken soup.
The nose offers honeysuckle and citrus blossoms. Tropical fruit comes out on the palate, guava and papaya, with Meyer lemon on the mid-palate. This wine is intensely tropical and floral, and remarkable for the price. Drink with ham and pineapple. Recommended. 89 points. DBH WHO: Cameron Hughes WHAT: Chardonnay WHEN:
Earlier this fall I ate at a restaurant that I had been looking forward to for months. We had researched the chef, read the reviews online, consulted our calendars, googled driving time (several hours through beautiful mountainous scenery), and finally, four of us arrived at the restaurant just as the
The color is a very pale straw. Peaches, lemon, and citrus blossoms are on the nose. The palate blasts fresh peach, with lemon and flint on the mid-palate. Acid is well-tamed, offering a round mouth-feel. Pair with oysters. Highly Recommended. 90 points. DBH WHO: Pieropan WHAT: Garganega, Trebbiano DESIGNATION: Soave Classico
Apples and lemon chiffon rise on the nose. Pears come through on the palate, with honeysuckle and lime zest. A strong backbone of acidity stiffens and gives structure to this fruit-forward white. Drink with pork chops. Recommended. 88 points. DBH WHO: Talbott WHAT: Chardonnay WHEN: 2015 DESIGNATION: Kali Hart WHERE:
Boysenberry and blackberry are joined by brambles on the nose. On the palate, huge fruit is joined by pencil lead unsweetened and milk chocolate, and hints of espresso. Mouth-feel is huge and round, tannins are dusty. Drink with a bone-in Strip. Highly Recommended. 93 points. DBH WHO: Silverado Vineyards WHAT: Cabernet
Black fruit and vanilla come through on the nose. The palate offers up black currant, vanilla, and hints of brown sugar. Tannins are fine and dusty. This is a pleasant quaff that would pair beautifully with a blue cheese burger. Recommended. 87 points. DBH WHO: Rodney Strong WHAT: Cabernet Sauvignon WHEN: 2013