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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

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.

Frei Brothers “Reserve” Cabernet Sauvignon

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Aromas of elderberry and chocolate waft up from the glass. Plenty of plum lead on a palate that adds brown sugar and vanilla. Drink with burgers. Recommended. 86 points. DBH WHO: Frei Brothers WHAT: Cabernet Sauvignon DESIGNATION: Reserve WHEN: 2014 WHERE: Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California HOW MUCH: $28 (media

Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The wine is very dark, almost completely opaque in the center. The nose shows great concentration, with black fruit depths and red fruit highlights, along with vanilla and a herb bouquet. The concentration follows through on the palate, too, with blackberries and cassis, and raspberry highlights. Vanilla, bouquet garni, and

Dry Creek Vineyard Chardonnay

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Fresh and baked apple, with backup aromas of coconut flow up on the nose. Warmed baked apple and poached pear flavors lead on the palate, with honeysuckle and nutmeg providing highlights and depth. The wine is soft, with warmed baked fruit and spice flavors and aromas. Drink with lobster bisque.

Rodney Strong Symmetry

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Aromas of blackberries and cocoa waft up on the nose. Huge, ripe black fruits lead on the palate, black currant, plums, and elderberry, with milk chocolate and espresso adding depth on the mid-palate. Tannins are grippy. This requires red meat and fat - try it with lamb chops with béarnaise

Rodney Strong Pinot Noir

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Humus, pomegranate, and cola waft up on the nose. Black cherry, cola, and mushrooms give brightness and depth to the palate. Citrus peel and spices add layers on the mid-palate. Tannins are structured, acids in balance. Drink with pork medallions. Highly Recommended. 92 points. DBH WHO: Rodney Strong WHAT: Pinot Noir