What We’re Drinking – Ridge Pagani Ranch Zinfandel

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose promises huge concentration, redolent with blueberry pie and rose petals. On the palate, red fruit dominates, with cherry pie filling, baked raspberries, roses and spice. This is an opulent wine, loaded with fruit, with enough tannic structure to hold it together. Any great steak will pair beautifully, but

Dutton Goldfield Azaya Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Red fruits and freshly-turned earth float up on the nose. On the palate, rich and tart red fruits, cherries, strawberries, pomegranate, all float above an earthy, herbal base. The texture is utterly silky, the finish enduring. Drink with lamb shanks with pomegranate and walnuts. Highly Recommended. 93 points. DBH WHO:

A Club for Wine Club Haters

W. Blake Gray
Features
4 min read
I hate wine clubs. Every organization from the New York Times to the National Rifle Association has one, and they all sell the same crap: bottled bulk wines exactly like those at the local supermarket, but with different labels. Plonk is different. Plonk is the first wine club I've ever

What We’re Drinking – Garcas Silva Boya Pinot Noir

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Leather, cherries, and brambles show on the nose. Cola, birch beer, cherries and strawberries all collide on the palate. Flavors are fresh, fruity, and simple. Drink with Polish sausage. Recommended. 85 points. DBH WHO: Garcas Silva WHAT: Pinot Noir WHEN: 2015 DESIGNATION: Boya WHERE: Leyda Valley, Chile HOW MUCH: $20 (media sample) POINTS: 85

What We’re Drinking – Las Rocas Garnacha

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Cherries, red licorice, and freshly-turned earth come out on the nose. Candied cherry erupts on the palate with red licorice close behind. The mid-palate, too, has deep earthiness. The overall impression is red fruit candy. Drink with pot roast. Recommended. 86 points. DBH WHO: Las Rocas de San Alejandro WHAT: