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Rodney Strong Pinot Noir

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Humus, pomegranate, and cola waft up on the nose. Black cherry, cola, and mushrooms give brightness and depth to the palate. Citrus peel and spices add layers on the mid-palate. Tannins are structured, acids in balance. Drink with pork medallions. Highly Recommended. 92 points. DBH WHO: Rodney Strong WHAT: Pinot Noir

Zuccardi “Q” Malbec

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose smells like a fine chocolate bar with black cherries. Darker fruit, blueberries and boysenberries, show on the palate, joined by vanilla and rose petals. Mint and tobacco leaf show on the mid-palate. Tannins are a bit rigid in this young wine. Drink with a good burger with onion

Murrieta’s Well “The Spur”

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose is rich and sweet, with aromas of blueberry pie filling, vanilla, and nutmeg. The mouth-feel is pillow-soft. Flavors of blueberry pie and black cherries are followed with black tea and milk chocolate. Drink with filet. Highly Recommended. 90 points. DBH WHO: Murrieta's Well WHAT: Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon,

Murrieta’s Well Small Lot Cabernet Franc

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose shows rich aromas of black fruit and spices. Boysenberry and elderberry lead on the palate, backed by graphite and milk chocolate. Fine-grained tannins and black fruit are bigger than acids, giving an opulent mouth feel. Drink with a well-seared T-bone. Highly Recommended. 93 points. DBH WHO: Murrieta's Well

Zuccardi “Emma” Bonarda

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The aroma of violets simply explodes out of the glass. The violet carries over to the palate, where it dances with raspberries,  powdery tannins, and hints of smoked meat. This is overwhelmingly floral, with lovely red fruit and interesting tertiary flavors. Drink with beef skewers with chimichurri sauce. Highly Recommended.

What We’re Drinking – Murrieta’s Well “Small Lot” Merlot

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
There is more blueberry pie than cherry pie in this fruit-forward, silky Merlot. Coffee and chocolate add depth and interest on the mid-palate, through the finish. Drink with a good bone-in strip. Highly Recommended. 92 points. DBH WHO: Murrieta’s Well WHAT: Merlot WHEN: 2014 DESIGNATION: Small Lot WHERE: Livermore Valley, California HOW MUCH: $44