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Angeline Reserve Pinot Noir

David Honig
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Black cherry, red licorice, and leafy herbs come through on the nose. Raspberry and pomegranate lead up front, and cranberry joins on the mid-palate. Forest floor and a drop of soy add depth and power. Tannins are soft, acids bright, offering a wide array of food pairings. Drink with duck

2011 Trinitas “Rose’ary” Rosé

David Honig
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The nose is fresh-sliced strawberries floating in strawberry soda. Strawberry and watermelon move toward maraschino cherry from attack to mid-palate. Touches of vanilla and sweet cherry are kept in check by dry leafy herbs. There is a little RS, but this is no 1977s white Zin. This is a joyful,

2010 Trinitas “Mysterium” Red Blend

David Honig
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Juicy and floral, this kitchen sink wine offers light bright fruit supported by firm tannins. The nose has black cherry, strawberry jam, and rosewater. Black cherry and plum, loaded with plum skins, lead, followed by red currant on the mid-palate. It also has a touch of salinity and cinnamon. Tannins

2011 Masut Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir

David Honig
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Bright enough to cut through thick gravy, deep enough to carry red meat, this is a wonderful wine for red meats with rich broths. The nose has aromas of cherries and birch beer, with sage and a touch of white pepper in the background. Fruits are richer on the palate,

2011 Masut “Block 11” Pinot Noir

David Honig
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Rich, lively, and spicy, this offers a blast of flavors begging for a unique food pairing. Mocha on the nose really stands out, and not any wimpy American coffee and milk chocolate mocha, either, but espresso and dark chocolate, all with a background of cherries. Cherries take front stage on

2011 Masut “Block 1” Pinot Noir

David Honig
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The nose has deep, earthy aromas to complement its fruit, like Michigan summer cherries dropped in fresh-plowed black dirt. The same cherries lead on the palate. Tart flavors, cranberry and a touch of red currant, join on the mid-palate, along with a cabinet full of exotic spices. The tart flavors

2010 Saint Gregory Pinot Blanc

David Honig
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The nose is very shy, but with effort shows mangos and peaches with a background of citrus flowers. The palate offers the same combination of tropical and stone fruits found on the palate, with the addition of sweet lemon. Hazelnuts and a very light background taste of vanilla show on

2009 Saint Gregory Pinot Noir

David Honig
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Dark cherries and a touch of mesquite smoke on the nose. Cherries are fresher, more tart, on the palate. Smoke and cola come through on the mid-palate. Acids really drive this wine, searching for a rich fats or gravy to challenge. Drink with bacon-wrapped figs or duck with gravy. Recommended.