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:

2017 Campi Flegrei Falanghina

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Delicate yet rich. On the nose there’s a slight flintiness but there’s also a delicate hint of tropical fruit which becomes more real and sweeter on the palate. A slight viscosity apparent in the mouth makes the wine feel richer. Moderate acidity and fruit continue into the finish, with a

2016 Colori Pecorino

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
A wine with an extra dimension. Made with organic grapes, it starts out feeling almost oxidized, but this is typical of pecorino, whether or not it has been macerated on the skins for a while. This grape has an added dimension of flavor, also suggestive of spirits or fortified wines.

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.