Dutton Goldfield Syrah 2014

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Black and red fruit dance around black pepper and sage on the nose. On the palate, black fruit dominates, with black pepper, leafy herbs, and seared beef fat coming through on the mid-palate. Blackberries are there from the beginning, and linger through a long finish. Tannins are fine, acids bright.

Carlos Serres Crianza

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Rich black cherry aromas come up from the glass. On the palate, cherry gives way to raspberry, then pomegranate, with a background of roses and lavender. Tannins are structured, acids racy. This runs through a whole palate of red fruits, with great florals and firm structure. Drink with clay oven

Vgs Chateau Potelle Chardonnay

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Warm tropical fruits, papaya and guava, waft up from the glass. Guava, peaches, and clove flavors lead, followed by vanilla and white pepper on the mid-palate. Tropical and complex, with a soft mouth-feel, this would pair well with crab cakes. Highly Recommended. 91 points. DBH WHO: Vgs Chateau Potelle WHAT:

Dry Creek Vineyard Chardonnay

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Fresh and baked apple, with backup aromas of coconut flow up on the nose. Warmed baked apple and poached pear flavors lead on the palate, with honeysuckle and nutmeg providing highlights and depth. The wine is soft, with warmed baked fruit and spice flavors and aromas. Drink with lobster bisque.

2014 Gloria Ferrer Brut Blanc de Blancs

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Graduating from Chardonnay table wine to blanc de blancs Champagne or sparkling wine makes sense -- if you have a very good one like this, made with 100% chardonnay grapes, and aged in the winery’s cellars for a couple years before being ready to drink now. The wine has some

NV J Cuvee Brut

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
An elegant aroma of yeast and toast and cedar to begin, with a hint of fresh grass then lemon and raspberry on the palate. A tropical note, then peach skin acidity with honey in the finish. Enjoy as an aperitif. Highly recommended -- BSE WHO: J Vineyards & Winery WHAT:

2016 Sterling Sparkling Rose

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The color is one of the things that stands out with this rosé sparkler: it’s a lovely, soft salmon pink – so make sure to serve it in clear glasses. There are some florals in the aroma, and strawberry on the palate, with tinges of cocoa and sweet fruit in

2016 Sterling Blanc de Blancs

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Scents are a combination of flowers and fruit, evoking fresh, breezy fields. On the palate, some apricot emerges. In this young wine, sparkling’s traditional toast and yeast take a backseat to the other flavors and aromas. There’s even a hint of sweet fruit in the finish. And the bottle design