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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

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

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

2009 Judd’s Hill Estate Pinot Noir

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This is well balanced, with bright dancing red fruits.  Dusty cherries and strawberries show on the nose. Good sharp red fruit, rhubarb and cranberry, fly above Michigan cherries. Hints of leafy herbs and vanilla highlight, rather than overpower, the fruit. Tannins are slightly dusty. Drink with lamb burgers and duck

2009 Penley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This wonderfully complex Cabernet won the Best Red Wine int he Fifth Annual Palate Press Grand Tasting. It had beautiful floral and herbal aromas. Flavors on the palate were redcurrant, cigar box, tobacco, tar, eucalyptus, and a pantry full of spice. With time and air, it added new layers of