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2011 Jana Old Vine Zinfandel

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Old vines and fresh spices. Fresh blackberry, black pepper, and loads of cloves waft up from the glass. Blackberries are more jammy on the palate. Black pepper shows more and cloves less, and vanilla shows on the mid-palate. Tannins offer a gentle grip. The finish has plenty of spice. Drink

2011 Marlo Cellars Chardonnay

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Pears and the charred lines on grilled pineapple leap from the glass on the nose. Pears, lychee, and grilled pineapple pop on the palate. There are lovely white floral notes in the background. Mouth-feel is rounded and smooth. Drink with scallop margarita pizza. Highly Recommended. 92 Points. WHO: Marlo Cellars WHAT:

2009 Judd’s Hill Estate Petite Sirah

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This is a big wine, with big fruit, big wood, and big spice. Deep black fruit aromas rise up from the glass, elderberry and mulberry, as well as some vanilla and spice. Dark fruits on the palate are bathed in cigar box spices and vanilla. Cocoa and coffee make appearances

2011 Truchard Pinot Noir

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Enjoy this food-friendly wine, well balanced, and smooth, with layers of fruit and spices. The nose has dark cherry, clove, cream, and vanilla. The palate is driven by red fruits, cherry, rhubarb, and cranberry. Birch, cream, vanilla, and sage give interesting layers to the mid-palate, and the finish adds black

2004 Silverado “Solo” Cabernet Sauvignon

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Stag's Leap fruit shines in this young 10-year old Cabernet. The nose is rich with black currant, plum, and tobacco. The nose's promise is met on the palate, where black currant, black plum, and tobacco are joined by leather and licorice on the mid-palate. Silky tannins with great grip give

2010 Ginkgo Forest Barbera

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Round and juicy, this wine puts fruit ahead of wood for a friendly easy drinker. Raspberry, vanilla, and a touch of smoke show on the nose. Cherries and raspberries, with a small sweet kick of blueberries, show on the palate. Background flavors include vanilla, smoke, and cayenne. Drink with mozzarella

2010 Judd’s Hill Cabernet Sauvignon

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This does a good job of letting supporting players strut their stuff before the Cabernet Sauvignon takes over the show. The nose shows dark fruits, black currant and plums, and tomato leaf. Just out of the bottle, the palate shows a quick pop of grape soda before settling down into