grapes

Pike Creek Canadian Whisky

David Honig
Wine Reviews
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Spicy, fruity, and light, this is a well-priced Canadian treat. Clear light rye spices show on the nose, with raisins and dried orange peel from the port barrels. It is surprisingly light on the palate, leading with academia nuts and almonds, dried fruit - orange peel, cranberries, raisins, and black Read More

Castello di Amorosa Sangiovese 2012

David Honig
Wine Reviews
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Medium brick red in color, and only semi-opaque. Sour cherries, freshly turned earth, and vanilla are on the nose. On the palate, cherries and redcurrant join turned earth and leather. Tastes are rich an the mouth-feel round. Tannins are sweet and acids bright. This is a very pretty glass of Read More

Dutton Goldfield Gewürztraminer

David Honig
Wine Reviews
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Fresh green apples dusted with nutmeg waft up on the nose. On the palate, the apple goes from freshly cut to lightly baked and the nutmeg is even richer. White pepper is followed by hints of citrus pith on the finish. This California Gewürz is a lovely melange of fruit Read More

Dutton Goldfield Syrah 2014

David Honig
Wine Reviews
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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. Read More

Edna Valley Vineyard Chardonnay

David Honig
Wine Reviews
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Pear, pineapple, vanilla, and honeysuckle aromas roll up from the glass. Baked pear, fresh pineapple, and vanilla show on the palate, with lemon peel on the finish. The wine is fruity, zesty, and bright. Drink with fried chicken, preferably outside and while sitting on a blanket. Recommended. 87 points. DBH Read More

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 Read More