Frei Brothers “Reserve” Cabernet Sauvignon

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Aromas of elderberry and chocolate waft up from the glass. Plenty of plum lead on a palate that adds brown sugar and vanilla. Drink with burgers. Recommended. 86 points. DBH WHO: Frei Brothers WHAT: Cabernet Sauvignon DESIGNATION: Reserve WHEN: 2014 WHERE: Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California HOW MUCH: $28 (media

Murrieta’s Well Dry Rosé

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Delightfully fruity aromas come out on the nose - strawberry, banana, and pineapple. The palate was a bit more subdued, leading with melon, followed by raspberry and herbs. This is refreshing and fruity, and would pair well with a summer salad. Recommended. 89 points. DBH WHO: Murrieta's Well WHAT: Grenache,

2015 WindVane Carneros Pinot Noir

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
What a great surprise: the best of the Old World and the New World in this wine. In the aroma there is earth, vines and fruit. Plenty of acidity on the palate, along with restrained fruit. Body enough to be New World, but classic elements from the Old – good

Martin Ray Sauvignon Blanc 2016

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The color is pale, almost perfectly clear. The nose is beautifully perfumed, with orange blossoms, honeysuckle, cut grass and pink grapefruit wafting up from the glass. On the palate, citrus takes the lead, as clean, tart lemon dances with pink grapefruit, the sweeter tropical fruits appearing as just teasing hints

Rodney Strong Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose is complex, with blackberries, cassis, and freshly dug mushrooms, still covered with black earth. Blackberries and cassis lead on the palate, with earthy complexity, touches of vanilla and spices, then hints of raspberry offering high notes all run through the mid-palate. Tannins are fine. This is rich and

Castello di Amorosa Sangiovese 2012

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Medium brick red in color, and only semi-opaque. Sour cherries, freshly turned earth, and vanilla are on the nose. On the palate, cherries and redcurrant join turned earth and leather. Tastes are rich an the mouth-feel round. Tannins are sweet and acids bright. This is a very pretty glass of

Dutton Goldfield Gewürztraminer

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Fresh green apples dusted with nutmeg waft up on the nose. On the palate, the apple goes from freshly cut to lightly baked and the nutmeg is even richer. White pepper is followed by hints of citrus pith on the finish. This California Gewürz is a lovely melange of fruit