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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

What We’re Drinking – Ridge Pagani Ranch Zinfandel

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose promises huge concentration, redolent with blueberry pie and rose petals. On the palate, red fruit dominates, with cherry pie filling, baked raspberries, roses and spice. This is an opulent wine, loaded with fruit, with enough tannic structure to hold it together. Any great steak will pair beautifully, but

What We’re Drinking – CGS Chateau Potelle Zinfandel

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Blueberry and toasty oak explode on the nose. The palate is huge, with blueberry and cherry pie, sweet and rich, with hints of birch on the mid-palate. Drink with butter-seared filet. Highly Recommended. 94 points. DBH WHO: VGS Chateau Potelle WHEN: 2013 WHERE: Moon Mountain, Sonoma County, California WHAT: Zinfandel HOW MUCH:$65.00 (media