What We’re Drinking – Miner Viognier 2016

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Color is a very pretty very pale gold. The nose is rich with classic Viognier tropical fruit. Meyer Lemon, guava, and fried plantains come out on the palate. The balance between citrus and tropics will make it welcome on many tables. Drink with baked chicken with peaches. Recommended. 88 points.

What We’re Drinking – J Pinot Gris 2016

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
A blend of stone and citrus fruits show on the nose. On the palate, minerality shines through, blending with white peach and Meyer lemon. This is a well-crafted bottle of wine at a great price. Drink with simply poached white fish. Recommended. 88 points. DBH WHO: J Vineyards & Winery

What We’re Drinking – Bravdo “Samson” Merlot

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Blackberries, brambles, herbs, and hints of tarragon flow up on the nose. The palate also leads with blackberries, backed by coffee, unsweetened chocolate, and herbs. Tannins are rigid. This is a dark, chunky, slightly disjointed wine. Drink with lamb. Recommended. 86 points. DBH WHO: Bravdo WHAT: Merlot WHEN: 2013 DESIGNATION:

What We’re Drinking – Dry Creek Vineyard Merlot

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Aromas of dark chocolate covered cherries and freshly-ground espresso explode from the glass. Black fruit leads on the palate, blackberry and black raspberry, with sweeter cherry making an appearance on the mid-palate. Leafy herbs, coffee, and unsweetened chocolate run through the fruit. Tannins are rigid in this still-young wine. This