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Dry Creek Vineyard Heritage Vines Zinfandel

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Blackberries, wood smoke, and black pepper roll across the palate in this polished, accessible wine. Some red currant shows on the mid-palate, adding a little zing. This is well- made and well-priced. Drink with short ribs. Recommended. 89 points. DBH WHO: Dry Creek Vineyards WHAT: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Primitivo WHEN: 2016

Rodney Strong Reserve Merlot

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Chocolate-covered cherries and a light herbal touch roil up from the nose. Cherries dominate on the palate, with dark chocolate and raspberries joining on the mid-palate. Tannins are dusty, acids well-balanced. Drink with a great burger. Recommended. 89 points. DBH WHO: Rodney Strong WHAT: Merlot WHEN: 2014 DESIGNATION: Reserve WHERE:

Rodney Strong Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Blueberries, cherries, and vanilla waft up from the glass. Tart cherries and sweet blueberries, with blackberry and oak in the background, make up the palate. A touch of raspberry adds a little zing to the finish. Muscular tannins and a meaty body make a vigorous mouthful, that would pair well

Dos Almas Gran Reserva Carmenere

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Plum, blackberries, and green pepper come out on the nose. Blackberry dominates on the palate, with brambles, coffee, and green pepper. It is young and a bit angular, with gritty tannins. Drink with flatiron steak. Recommended. 87 points. DBH WHO: Dos Almas WHAT: Carmenere WHEN: 2015 DESIGNATION: Gran Reserva WHERE:

Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Cherries, blueberries, vanilla and brown sugar come through on the nose. The palate offers ripe, sweet cherries and blueberries, with cassis, vanilla, and oak spices. It is full-bodied with firm tannins. Drink with Steak au Poivre. Highly Recommended. 90 points. DBH WHO: Louis M. Martini WHAT: Cabernet Sauvignon WHEN: 2015

Dos Almas Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Blackberry, plum, and green pepper show on the nose. Blackberry shows on the palate as well, with some cassis and green pepper. Red fruit joins on the mid-palate, adding a raspberry zing. It is firm, and slightly angular. The touch of green is very typical for a Maipo Valley Cabernet.

Dutton Godlfield Rued Vineyard Chardonnay

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Hints of oak and vanilla flow under melon and pear on the nose. Apple, pear, and Meyer lemon, with vanilla and a touch of toast make a complex palate. It has bright acidity and a soft, round mouth-feel. This is an excellent, rich, round, complex wine, with a sophistication several

Lula Gewurztraminer

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose is highly perfumed, with aromas of white flowers, pears, and a hint of coconut. The fruit is more simple on the palate, apple and a touch of banana, with lime zest finish. Drink with fried chicken. Recommended. 87 points. DBH WHO: Lula Cellars WHAT: Gewurztraminer WHEN: 2017 WHERE: