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.

Dutton Godlfield Rued Vineyard Chardonnay

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Hints of oak and vanilla flow under melon and pear on the nose. Apple, pear, and Meyer lemon, with vanilla and a touch of toast make a complex palate. It has bright acidity and a soft, round mouth-feel. This is an excellent, rich, round, complex wine, with a sophistication several

Lula Gewurztraminer

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose is highly perfumed, with aromas of white flowers, pears, and a hint of coconut. The fruit is more simple on the palate, apple and a touch of banana, with lime zest finish. Drink with fried chicken. Recommended. 87 points. DBH WHO: Lula Cellars WHAT: Gewurztraminer WHEN: 2017 WHERE:

Dry Creek Vineyard Dry Chenin Blanc

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Melon, sweet lemon, and a hint of ginger come through on the nose. Nectarine and mandarin orange pop on the palate, ginger joins on the mid-palate, and sweet lemon lingers. Drink with crab-stuffed flounder. Highly Recommended. 91 points. DBH WHO: Dry Creek Vineyard WHAT: Dry Chenin Blanc WHEN: 2017 WHERE:

Castelnau de Suduiraut Sauternes 2006

Fabian Jauregui
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This beautifully aged Sauternes shows that one doesn't have to break the bank to get a complex, satisfying drop from the famed Bordeaux region. Botrytis is certainly evident here, with a rich, honeyed flavor that dominates, but is also tempered by earthy notes and balanced acidity on the finish. Viscous

2014 Chateau du Seuil, AOC Cerons

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
2014 Chateau du Seuil, AOC Cerons A golden-tan wine that’s perfect with seasonal desserts. It has the bright apricot nose of a classic Sauternes or Barsac – being located adjacent to these ultra high-end dessert wine regions. In keeping with the strong sustainability movement in Bordeaux, this wine is made

Wine Lovers Gift Guide 2018

Gary Thomas
Features
3 min read
Dear Santa: I have been a good boy this year. I drank up all the wine in my glass because it would be a waste to leave it when there are poor people in the world going around sober. As I sipped, I pondered. So I have a few ideas