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2011 Masut “Block 1” Pinot Noir

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
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 Meunier

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose shows red fruits, strawberry and cherry, and pencil lead. Tarter red fruits show on the palate, cranberry and redcurrant, along with sage and pencil lead. Flavors don't change, but deepen on the mid-palate, while the pencil lead lingers on the finish. Tannins sneak up on the mid-palate and

2008 Hawk and Horse Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The wine is very dark, almost black. Even with a light behind it it is opaque in the center, royal purple around the edges. The nose shows fresh blackberry with coconut and vanilla lingering in the background. On the palate, blackberries and elderberries lead, with smoke and cayenne pepper in

2009 Saint Gregory Pinot Noir

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
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.