2010 Toccata Sangiovese

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose smells like a bag full of freshly-picked Michigan cherries and Earl Grey tea. Complexity on the palate is surprising and fun. It starts with tarter red fruits, cranberry and raspberry, and quickly moves to sweeter red fruits on the mid-palate, fresh cherries and dried strawberries. Tannins are deceptive,

2011 Vineland Pinot Meunier

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Cola, graphite, and cranberry come through on the nose. Black cherry cola leads, followed by plum and graphite. These are brightened with a touch of cranberry on the mid-palate. The deeper flavors flow through to the finish. Drink with black bean burgers. Recommended. 87 Points. WHO: Vineland Estates Winery WHAT: Pinot

2010 Lucas & Lewellen Petite Sirah

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This is all about the mouth-feel, silky, soft, and luxurious. Flavors start with blueberries and elderberries, soft dark fruits. Moving toward the mid-palate it evolves, turning first to cherry pie, then moving up to the edge of the pie to the sugary pastry edges. Tannins a very soft, laying gently

2007 Lucas & Lewellen Petit Verdot

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Hugely floral, violets fly up from the glass, followed by black fruits and graphite. Black fruits and violets lead on the palate, followed by the same pencil lead and grippy tannins. Red currants show on the mid-palate, a bright acidic lift that brings the violets back into focus. Drink with

2008 d’Arenberg “The Coppermine Road” Cabernet Sauvignon

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
We highly recommend this lamb lover's Cabernet. The nose shows plum and mulberry. The palate shows blackcurrant, black cherries, and eucalyptus, wrapped in a thick warm sweater of dusty tannins. Pair with lamb chops. 91 points. WHO: d'Arenberg WHAT: Cabernet Sauvignon DESIGNATION: The Coppermine Road WHERE: Australia, MCLaren Vale WHEN: 2008

2011 Anemoi Wines “Notus” Red Blend

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose is interesting, showing black fruit, blackberry and elderberry, sweet cherry, and charred wood. Blackberry and raspberry are together with black pepper on the palate. More shows on the mid-palate, as sage, lavender, and then smoked meat come through. The florals, spices, and meat flavors linger on the finish.