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2012 Rodney Strong Pinot Noir

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Dry, tart fruits and layers of flavors, in search of good food for pairing. The nose shows sherry stones, birch beer, and cranberry. Loads of red fruits, cherries, cranberries, and pomegranate, dry and tart. Tannins aren't overpowering, but clearly present, with a gentle but solid grip. Subtle undertones of licorice

2011 Laguna Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Formerly sold under the Gallo label, focus is now on the prime location, with grapes producing wine that is creamy, smooth, and lightly spiced, a very nice food wine. Fresh pears, asian spices, and vanilla come through on the nose. Pears, sweet cream, asian spices and shortbread come through on

2011 Frei Brothers “Reserve” Pinot Noir

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Cherry stones, vanilla, and cola show on the nose. The palate leads with black cherry and strawberry, with a tart raspberry twist. Some vanilla comes through on the mid-palate. The finish favors the tart over the sweet. Mouth-feel is soft, tannins mild. Drink with bacon-wrapped pork medallions. Recommended. 87 points.

2009 Dry Creek Vineyard Estate Sauvignon Blanc DCV3

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose clearly announces this will be a California sauvignon blanc. It offers up a very interesting blend of tropical fruit and citrus. The tropical leads, with mango and tangerine over white grapefruit, with a hint of cut grass. The palate is even more interesting and complex. The fruits are

2009 Quivira Quest

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This opens with very nice dark fruit aromas on the nose. Blackberry, with hints of cedar and eucalyptus, lead on the palate, turning to jammy fruit with black pepper on the mid-palate. Complexity is interesting, acid zippy. There is an underlying mocha throughout, showing most on the finish. It is

2009 Roth Estate Merlot

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Sweet and fruity is the feel of this wine. Very fruity, with caramelized fruit in aroma and flavors and finish. On the palate, there’s also some unripe plum along with its light woody tannins. Fairly uncomplicated and easy to drink as an aperitif. Serve cool. Recommended with reservations. BSE WHO: