Napa Valley - Palate Press

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Black currant, plum, espresso and cherry all waft up on the nose. On the palate, loads of flavors explode, starting with black currant and boysenberry, then black cherry, with vanilla, unsweetened cocoa, tar, and nutmeg. Drink with well-marbled ribeye. Highly Recommended. 92 points. DBH WHO: Castello di Amorosa WHAT: Cabernet Sauvignon,

What We’re Drinking – Silverado “Geo” Cabernet Sauvignon

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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The nose shows incredible depth and richness, with black currant, plums, dark chocolate and hints of tobacco leaf. Black currant, plums, and unsweetened chocolate lead, and brighter red fruit follows on the mid-palate, with touches of menthol and tobacco. Tannins are muscular, in this young wine that will integrate and

What We’re Drinking – VGS Chateau Potelle Cabernet Sauvignon

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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The color is dark purple, almost opaque at the center. Black and red fruits mix on the nose with baking spices and hints of vanilla. Blackberry leads on the palate, backed by black cherry. Baking spices, vanilla, and licorice come through on the mid-palate. Tannins are chewy. This is a

What We’re Drinking – Shafer TD-9

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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The nose is fabulous, sending aromas of sweet black fruits, mocha, and herbs out of the glass. Blackberry, plums, and boysenberry explode on the palate, carried along by rich mocha, hints of herbs, and velvety tannins. Drink with dry-aged Strip with shallot butter. Very Highly Recommended. 95 points. DBH WHO:

What We’re Drinking – Cornerstone Cellars Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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The color is a slightly translucent deep red. The nose is redolent with black fruits, with high-toned hints of cranberry. The palate is huge and round, throwing out plums and black cherries, backed by milk chocolate and black tea. Tannins are sweet. This is a big, round, fruit-forward, crowd-pleasing mouthful

What We’re Drinking – Cortello Proprietary Red

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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Deep burgundy in color, and slightly cloudy. Black currant and plums come up on the nose. On the palate, black currant, plums, and blackberries all shine through. Unsweetened chocolate and cinnamon come out on the mid-palate. This is still a very young wine and will continue to improve for at

Silverado Vineyards “Solo” Cabernet Sauvignon

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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Boysenberry and blackberry are joined by brambles on the nose. On the palate, huge fruit is joined by pencil lead unsweetened and milk chocolate, and hints of espresso. Mouth-feel is huge and round, tannins are dusty. Drink with a bone-in Strip. Highly Recommended. 93 points. DBH WHO: Silverado Vineyards WHAT: Cabernet

What We’re Drinking – Cameron Hughes “Lot 609” Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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The color is slightly bricked and clear around the edges. Black currant, black cherries and red licorice show on the nose. On the palate, fresh and dried black fruit, blackberry, black currant, and prune, lead, followed by brighter red fruit. Dark chocolate, espresso, and finally, black pepper, all make appearances

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