Edna Valley Vineyard Chardonnay

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Pear, pineapple, vanilla, and honeysuckle aromas roll up from the glass. Baked pear, fresh pineapple, and vanilla show on the palate, with lemon peel on the finish. The wine is fruity, zesty, and bright. Drink with fried chicken, preferably outside and while sitting on a blanket. Recommended. 87 points. DBH

Chateau de Riquewirh Grand Cru Schoenenbourg Riesling

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Lovely apple aromas flow up from the glass. The wine is off dry, with apples ranging from Granny Smith tart to Honeycrisp sweet. Honeydew melon and lime add complexity and depth. This is polished and lively. Drink with spicy twice-cooked pork. Recommended. 89 points. DBH WHO: Chateau de Riquewihr WHAT: Riesling

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

Carlos Serres Old Vines Rioja

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Cherries and white pepper pop on the nose. Raspberry and vanilla come through on the palate. Fruity and soft on the palate, this would pair well with duck confit flatbread. Recommended. 88 points. DBH WHO: Carlos Serres WHAT: Tempranillo WHEN: 2015 DESIGNATION: Old Vines WHERE: Rioja, Spain HOW MUCH: $10

Zuccardi “Q” Malbec

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose smells like a fine chocolate bar with black cherries. Darker fruit, blueberries and boysenberries, show on the palate, joined by vanilla and rose petals. Mint and tobacco leaf show on the mid-palate. Tannins are a bit rigid in this young wine. Drink with a good burger with onion

Murrieta’s Well “The Spur”

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose is rich and sweet, with aromas of blueberry pie filling, vanilla, and nutmeg. The mouth-feel is pillow-soft. Flavors of blueberry pie and black cherries are followed with black tea and milk chocolate. Drink with filet. Highly Recommended. 90 points. DBH WHO: Murrieta's Well WHAT: Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon,

Murrieta’s Well Small Lot Cabernet Franc

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose shows rich aromas of black fruit and spices. Boysenberry and elderberry lead on the palate, backed by graphite and milk chocolate. Fine-grained tannins and black fruit are bigger than acids, giving an opulent mouth feel. Drink with a well-seared T-bone. Highly Recommended. 93 points. DBH WHO: Murrieta's Well