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Fresh cut apples and apple pie mix on the nose. This unoaked Chardonnay is loaded with tropical and citrus fruits, with a steel backbone. Green apple, pineapple, and lemon zest are followed with softer guava and mango. Lemon zest lingers on the finish. Drink with poached sole. Highly Recommended. 91 Read More

Murrieta’s Well “Small Lot” Muscat Canelli

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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Aromas of grapefruit peel, orange blossom, and white peach waft up from the glass. Peaches are dominant on the palate, orange blossom and lemon peel add complexity on the mid-palate. Peach lingers. This is a lovely wine, loaded with stone fruit and florals. Drink with fresh rainbow trout. Highly Recommended. Read More

Murrieta’s Well “The Spur”

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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The nose is rich and sweet, with aromas of blueberry pie filling, vanilla, and nutmeg. The mouth-feel is pillow-soft. Flavors of blueberry pie and black cherries are followed with black tea and milk chocolate. Drink with filet. Highly Recommended. 90 points. DBH WHO: Murrieta's Well WHAT: Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Read More

What We’re Drinking – Murrieta’s Well “Small Lot” Merlot

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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There is more blueberry pie than cherry pie in this fruit-forward, silky Merlot. Coffee and chocolate add depth and interest on the mid-palate, through the finish. Drink with a good bone-in strip. Highly Recommended. 92 points. DBH WHO: Murrieta’s Well WHAT: Merlot WHEN: 2014 DESIGNATION: Small Lot WHERE: Livermore Valley, California HOW MUCH: $44 Read More

What We’re Drinking – Murrieta’s Well Small Lot Cabernet Sauvigonin 2013

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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Cassis and vanilla come through on the nose. The palate shows more complexity, leading with black currant and mulberry, adding tart red fruits on the mid-palate. Unsweetened chocolate, espresso, and some pencil lead dance in and out among the fruit flavors. Drink with lamb chops. Highly Recommended. 90 points. DBH Read More

Wente “Eric’s Chardonnay”

Murrieta’s Well “Small Lot” Muscat Canelli

Murrieta’s Well “The Spur”

What We’re Drinking – Murrieta’s Well “Small Lot” Merlot

What We’re Drinking – Murrieta’s Well Small Lot Cabernet Sauvigonin 2013

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