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Shafer Merlot

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose shows fresh red fruits, cranberry and cherry. On the palate, a panoply of red fruits, cherry, strawberry, cranberry, and even a little pomegranate, is anchored by leafy herbs, a hint of cloves, and a milk chocolate finish. Smooth tannins and tart red fruit create marvelous balance and beg

Shafer Relentless

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
There is nothing subtle about this big wine at all. Huge black fruits, dark chocolate, freshly-turned earth, seared beef fat, and eucalyptus make two big fists and punch their way out of the bottle and into your heart. It is rich, opulent, and powerful. It will pair beautifully with a

Alcance Gran Reserva Merlot

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Loads of baking spices make up the nose. On the palate, plums are followed by black cherries, baking spice and cinnamon by menthol and mint. Pencil lead and espresso ground the wine. Rich, complex, offering a myriad of highs and lows, this would pair beautifully with peppercorn steak. Recommended. 88

Dutton Goldfield Syrah 2014

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Black and red fruit dance around black pepper and sage on the nose. On the palate, black fruit dominates, with black pepper, leafy herbs, and seared beef fat coming through on the mid-palate. Blackberries are there from the beginning, and linger through a long finish. Tannins are fine, acids bright.

Dry Creek Vineyard Chardonnay

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Fresh and baked apple, with backup aromas of coconut flow up on the nose. Warmed baked apple and poached pear flavors lead on the palate, with honeysuckle and nutmeg providing highlights and depth. The wine is soft, with warmed baked fruit and spice flavors and aromas. Drink with lobster bisque.

Bridlewood Cabernet Sauvignon

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Blackberry, plum, and graphite roil up on the nose. Tart, barely ripe plum and fresh blackberry lead on the palate. Graphite, cranberry, and tar join on the mid-palate. Tannins are angular, the fruit flavors a little disjointed. Drink with a steak sandwich. Recommended. 86 points. DBH WHO: Bridlewood Estate Winery

Ridge Estate Merlot

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Aromas of black cherry, nutmeg, and vanilla roll up from the glass. Tighter on the palate, bing cherry, raspberry, hints of licorice and espresso come through in a well-knit supple wine. Drink with seared duck breast. Highly Recommended. 92 points. DBH WHO: Ridge Vineyards WHAT: Merlot WHEN: 2014 DESIGNATION: Estate

Yarden Chardonnay

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This is a pleasantly fruity and well-layered Chardonnay. Pears, nectarines, and gardenia come through on the nose. The palate leads with melon and pear, and adds nectarine and lemon on the mid-palate. The mouth-feel is round. Drink with pineapple baked chicken. Recommended. 87 points. DBH WHO: Golan Heights Winery WHAT: