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2010 Columbia Winery “Lapis” Red Wine

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
A very nice Syrah-driven red blend from one of the patriarchs of Washington Wine. Blackberry leads on the nose, with a background of black cherry. It also shows black pepper and and a touch of tar. Syrah dominates on the palate, with blackberry and pepper. Other varietals show in black

2011 Marlo Cellars Chardonnay

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Pears and the charred lines on grilled pineapple leap from the glass on the nose. Pears, lychee, and grilled pineapple pop on the palate. There are lovely white floral notes in the background. Mouth-feel is rounded and smooth. Drink with scallop margarita pizza. Highly Recommended. 92 Points. WHO: Marlo Cellars WHAT:

Terroir is for Weirdos, and other Place Lessons from Beer

Erika Szymanski
Features
7 min read
Beer is playing catch-up. Craft brews have recently begun earning the kind of respect, devotion, bottles, and prices heretofore reserved for grape-derived beverages: the so-called “wine-ification of beer.” Respect and devotion leads to sensory analysis, and – in our oenophilic culture – sensory analysis leads to terroir. And terroir leads

2011 McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate Chardonnay

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This very moderately priced Aussie Chardonnay walks the line between round buttery wines slathered in oak and linear bright wines from stainless steel. Crisp, with soft edges and vanilla that stays in the background, judicious use of the wood does great service to good fruit. Red apple flavors give way

2009 Judd’s Hill Estate Petite Sirah

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This is a big wine, with big fruit, big wood, and big spice. Deep black fruit aromas rise up from the glass, elderberry and mulberry, as well as some vanilla and spice. Dark fruits on the palate are bathed in cigar box spices and vanilla. Cocoa and coffee make appearances

2011 Truchard Pinot Noir

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Enjoy this food-friendly wine, well balanced, and smooth, with layers of fruit and spices. The nose has dark cherry, clove, cream, and vanilla. The palate is driven by red fruits, cherry, rhubarb, and cranberry. Birch, cream, vanilla, and sage give interesting layers to the mid-palate, and the finish adds black