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David Honig
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David Honig, the Publisher, looked at what was happening in the world of wine journalism and realized there were a lot of great writers out there at the same time paying publications, from newspapers to websites, were dropping like flies. So he created Palate Press to find the best writers and create a new forum for them to sell their best work. He is a self-educated oenophile, and defers to the tremendous experience and wisdom of the amazing staff at PALATE PRESS: The Online Wine Magazine.

2011 Ella Valley Vineyards Cramim Red

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This special edition wine is made by Ella Valley Vineyards for Isrotel's luxury Cramim Spa and Wine Hotel, and is only available to the hotel's guests. The nose shows black cherry and cardamom. The palate has layers of black cherry, mulberry, and hints of tar and black licorice. Tannins are

2010 Teperberg Cabernet Franc

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This Israeli Cab Franc is clean, well-made, tight and focused. The nose offers black raspberry and tobacco on the nose. Black currant, black cherry, tobacco, and a hint of tar hit the palate together. On the mid-palate there is a to red fruits, with raspberry and cranberry joining the cherry.

2009 Pelter Winery “Unoaked” Chardonnay

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Soft, clean, and in good balance, this would pair nicely with trout almondine. The nose leads with apples and tangerines. Soft baked apples  lead on the palate, tangerines follow on the mid-palate. Half the grapes were whole bunch pressed and there was no malolactic fermentation. Recommended. 89 points. WHO: Pelter

2009 Pelter Winery Cabernet Franc

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
A delightful red fruit and white pepper pop makes this wine stand out. The nose shows black raspberry and tobacco, very typical markers for Cabernet Franc. On the palate, black raspberry and tobacco are joined by cranberry and white pepper. Acids are very bright, tannins smooth and slightly sweet. It

2011 Ridge Paso Robles Zinfandel

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This well-made wine leads with sour cherry and follows with layers of flavors, including mulberry, blackberry, coffee,l and dark chocolate. Sour cherry comes through strong again on the long finish, supported by a light touch of vanilla. Tannins are subtle, throwing off fine dust. Tart and a little angular, use

Weinhaus Ress Riesling KM501 Dry

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose has pleasant fruity aromas, pears, apples, and sweet Meyer lemon, with hints of Ginger Snap in the background. Lemon is far more dominant on the palate, sweet, with a background of pears, ginger, and a touch of saline. The citrusy zing will cut through oils, so pair this

2009 Guarachi Pinot Noir

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Pop and decant, for an hour of air will be well rewarded. The nose is pretty, showing cherry, strawberry, cola, ocean spray and some leafy herbs. Red fruits on the palate are darker and a bit more tart, with raspberry and cranberry joining black cherry, cola, marjoram and sage. Tannins