What We’re Drinking – Camp du Rouss Barbera d’Asti

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Ripe black fruit, espresso, and hints of tarragon show on the nose. Raspberries and cranberries, coffee and eucalyptus, all come through on the palate. Tart flavors linger. This is a bit of a mish-mash, disjointed fruit and flavors fighting against each other instead of working together. Not Recommended. DBH WHO:

What We’re Drinking – Troon Vineyard Vermentino

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose is fascinating, offering tropical fruit in toasty pastry, roasted chestnuts, and honeysuckle. The palate is just as complex and curious, with guava, lime, toasted nuts, and hints of mineral and earth. Guava and chestnuts linger forever.This is a marvelous wine, rich, round, throwing waves of flavors and aromas.

Dry Creek Vineyard Dry Chenin Blanc

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Sweet citrus aromas erupt from the glass, navel oranges, Meyer lemon, and Key lime. The palate is a bit more subdued, but more complex as well. Tangelos, mango, and key lime pie with graham cracker crust come through in waves. A mineral undercurrent runs throughout. Key lime lingers. This is

What We’re Drinking – Ridge Pagani Ranch Zinfandel

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose promises huge concentration, redolent with blueberry pie and rose petals. On the palate, red fruit dominates, with cherry pie filling, baked raspberries, roses and spice. This is an opulent wine, loaded with fruit, with enough tannic structure to hold it together. Any great steak will pair beautifully, but

Dutton Goldfield Azaya Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Red fruits and freshly-turned earth float up on the nose. On the palate, rich and tart red fruits, cherries, strawberries, pomegranate, all float above an earthy, herbal base. The texture is utterly silky, the finish enduring. Drink with lamb shanks with pomegranate and walnuts. Highly Recommended. 93 points. DBH WHO: