2010 Seven of Hearts Chardonnay, Mahonia Vineyard

Ryan Reichert
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Clear, bright, pale golden color. Clean on the nose with medium intensity aromas: caramel, vanilla, orange, yeast, white floral, fleshy sun-warmed peaches, and dried ginger. Dry on the palate with medium-high acidity, medium to medium-full body. Flavors of candied lemon peel, orange, tart peaches, green apple. A creamy, round texture

2010 Reichsrat Von Buhl Riesling Kabinett Armand

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose shows barely-ripe white peaches, white flowers, and a tiny hint of ginger. The palate is an interesting combination of tart and sweet. The tart comes through as Key lime, the sweet from white peaches. Tart green apple shows on the mid-palate. Lime shows again and lingers on the

Alternate Bubbles Expected to Unseat Champagne

Jonathan Wilson
Features
6 min read
Without a doubt, one of the most recognizable styles of wine in the world is Champagne. Regardless of your level of wine knowledge, or even if you despise the beverage with all of your being, you know Champagne. It is the standard for hip-hop videos, World Series Championship celebrations and

2010 Lenné Estate “Jill’s 115” Pinot Noir

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose is bright, cherries and strawberries, with an earthy background and a touch of coffee. It is far sweeter on the palate than on the nose. The attack is slightly candied, but it settles down quickly, offering tart rhubarb under sweet strawberry. Tiny hints of coffee flash and disappear.

2004 Bodegas Monteviejo Lindaflor Malbec

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The color is inky black with purple edges. Mocha shows on the nose, along with blueberry and vanilla. On the palate mocha, blueberries, and licorice start the attack. Fruit turns a bit more black on the mid-palate, moving from blueberry to blackberry, adding tobacco leaf and vanilla. Cocoa lingers on

Bistro Zinc

David Honig
Wine Reviews
2 min read
First impression of this Gold Coast treasure is interesting, managing to send the usually-mixed messages of up-scale and friendly, inviting everybody in for a great meal. Staff kept the message going, ready with recommendations for food, wine, and things to do the next day with the kids, without ever suggesting