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Ridge Vineyards Pagani Ranch Zinfandel

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Cherries and raspberries lead a lovely bouquet. Full-bodied and round, with chewy tannins and tart acidity. Cherries, from tart to sweet. Buy it a nice steak. It deserves it. Highly Recommended. 94 points. DBH WHO: Ridge Vineyards WHAT: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouschet WHEN: 2016 DESIGNATION: Pagani Ranch WHERE: Sonoma Valley,

Ridge Ponzo Zinfandel

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The color is lovely, a bright garnet with jewel-like clarity. Blackberry, brambles, and a touch of tobacco leaf waft up from the glass. Big, fleshy, and full bodied, the palate explodes with a basket full of fruit, blackberries, raspberries, and plums. Herbs, pepper, and mint add layers and complexity. Blackberries

Edna Valley Vineyard Merlot

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Fun, fruity, opulent, and gently priced, this will make a mid-week meal feel like a weekend on the town. Rich, meaty and fruity aromas waft up from the glass, the crisp end of a prime rib, a touch of smoke, and cherry sauce. Boysenberry leads on the palate, settling into

Bear Flag Zinfandel

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Dusty cherry and vanilla come through on the nose. The palate adds blueberry and pastry, a voluptuous mouthful and a great big wine, at 15.3% alcohol. It calls for meat, lots of meat, preferably something cooked outside on a skewer. Highly Recommended. 90 points. DBH WHO: Bear Flag WHAT: Zinfandel

Dutton Goldfield Pinot Blanc

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This somewhat disjointed, but ultimately interesting, Pinot Blanc will pair well with a ride range of foods. The color is a very pale straw. A shy nose has hints of tropical fruits and melon. It is more forward on the palate, with melon and guava backed by lemon pith. The

Dutton Goldfield Riesling

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Aromas of fresh-cut peaches apple blossoms, and hints of ginger are lovely. Apples, peaches and ginger also show on the palate, layered and crisp. This is a food wine - enjoy with mahi mahi.  Highly Recommended. 90 points. DBH WHO: Dutton Goldfield WHAT: Riesling WHEN: 2017 DESIGNATION: Chileno Valley Vineyard

Dry Creek Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This rich Sauvignon Blanc is softened around the edges with the addition of small amounts of Sauvignon Musque and Sauvignon Gris. The color is pale straw. The nose is soft and rich, crème brûlée and melon. White peaches and honeydew melon show on the palate, lime peeks through on the mid-palate.