Dutton Goldfield Redwood Ridge Pinot Noir

David Honig
Wine Reviews
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Cherry pie filling and pomegranate, with a touch of cola, roil up from the glass. Fresher cherry, pomegranate, and  few drops of sweet key lime flow through the palate, with asian spices and a touch of cola. The finish lingers forever. Fresh, tart, complex, and made for food, drink with

Dutton Goldfield Fox Den Vineyard Pinot Noir

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Opulent and voluptuous, fine red fruits, strawberry, raspberry, with a black fruit background, make a gorgeous palate. Asian spices, nutmeg, cinnamon, and the tiniest pinch of white pepper give marvelous complexity and depth. Drink with crown roast of lamb. Highly Recommended. 95 points. DBH WHO: Dutton Goldfield WHAT: Pinot Noir

Dutton Goldfield “Deviate” Pinot Noir

David Honig
Wine Reviews
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Rich dark fruit and berry aromas, laced with vanilla, float up from the glass. Opulent and supple on the palate, plums and black cherries are joined on the mid-palate by black raspberries. Shortbread and Christmas spice add layers and complexity. Drink with oven roasted rack of pork. Highly Recommended. 93

Dutton Goldfield Emerald Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Strawberries, hints of cherries, and roses waft up from the glass. Raspberries take the lead on the palate, followed by strawberries, then cherries. Asian spice and a hint of cinnamon add depth and complexity. Elegant and silky, it would pair beautifully with roast pork. Highly Recommended. 93 points. DBH WHO:

Dry Creek Vineyard Heritage Vines Zinfandel

David Honig
Wine Reviews
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Blackberries, wood smoke, and black pepper roll across the palate in this polished, accessible wine. Some red currant shows on the mid-palate, adding a little zing. This is well- made and well-priced. Drink with short ribs. Recommended. 89 points. DBH WHO: Dry Creek Vineyards WHAT: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Primitivo WHEN: 2016

Rodney Strong Reserve Merlot

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Chocolate-covered cherries and a light herbal touch roil up from the nose. Cherries dominate on the palate, with dark chocolate and raspberries joining on the mid-palate. Tannins are dusty, acids well-balanced. Drink with a great burger. Recommended. 89 points. DBH WHO: Rodney Strong WHAT: Merlot WHEN: 2014 DESIGNATION: Reserve WHERE:

Rodney Strong Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Blueberries, cherries, and vanilla waft up from the glass. Tart cherries and sweet blueberries, with blackberry and oak in the background, make up the palate. A touch of raspberry adds a little zing to the finish. Muscular tannins and a meaty body make a vigorous mouthful, that would pair well

Dos Almas Gran Reserva Carmenere

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Plum, blackberries, and green pepper come out on the nose. Blackberry dominates on the palate, with brambles, coffee, and green pepper. It is young and a bit angular, with gritty tannins. Drink with flatiron steak. Recommended. 87 points. DBH WHO: Dos Almas WHAT: Carmenere WHEN: 2015 DESIGNATION: Gran Reserva WHERE: