6 May 2020 2018 Honig Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley

2018 Honig Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley

May 6, 2020 By

Found this 2018 Honig Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley wine at a local store and it was great with bold flavors from the Semillon/Muscat that I wish I found more often in other Sauvignon Blanc. I’ve been a Honig fan for a long time and this wine is going in the cellar for summer grill outs. Please note that this is the ‘reserve’ version of their Sauvignon Blanc.

About Honig Vineyard & Winery

Honig is family-owned, certified sustainable and solar-powered. The Honig family settled in Rutherford in 1964 and started winemaking in 1980. The popular Napa Valley winery focuses on producing two varietals – Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc.

The Honig family name translates to the German word for honey, so bees have a huge presence on the estate, one of the many benefits of sustainable farming practices. The family fully believes that healthy bees are a sign of a thriving eco-system. The bee is prominently-featured on wine labels and throughout the winery.

For those wanting to visit, I can personally say it’s a fabulous place. Not only are the wines excellent, the tasting room staff is knowledgeable and friendly and the setting is gorgeous.

Looks: Medium yellow in the glass

Smell: Intense green apple, citrus and floral notes

Taste: Meyer lemon, ripe peach/pear/plum with floral notes on the palate. Oak flavors, but not over-bearing

Texture and Finish: Medium-bodied, creamy texture with nice acidity with a dry finish

Pairings: Seafood, grilled fish/chicken, dinner salad

Style: White Wine

Grape Type(s): 89% Sauvignon blanc, 9% Semillon, 2% Muscat

Region: Napa Valley, CA, USA

Suggested Price: $35 (found for $27 locally)

Cheers,

Veronique

Filed Under: Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, United States, White Wine, Wine Reviews Tagged With: , , ,
18 June 2013 Super Value and Taste for Summer from Banrock Station Moscato

Super Value and Taste for Summer from Banrock Station Moscato

June 18, 2013 By

Banrock Pink MoscatoLast weekend, I hosted my 4th Annual Food and Wine Chickie Lobsterfest and was really pleased with the two wines I poured for an aperitif. Both were sipped along a variety of foods ranging from light to very rich and stood up nicely.

2012 Banrock Station Pink Moscato ($8), delicate pink in the glass with refreshing, lightly floral flavors. The small amount of fizziness and nice level of acidity balance out most of the sweetness.

2012 Banrock Station Moscato ($8), lightly citrusy on the nose, tropical fruit flavors and bright and refreshing finish.

Banrock MoscatoThese wines from Australia’s McLaren Vale region are affordable, approachable and delicious.

Cheers,

Veronique

These wines were provided to me for sampling and I’m adding to my repertoire as they’re truly enjoyable.

Filed Under: Australia, Muscat, Rose, Blush Wine, Wine Reviews Tagged With: , , , , , ,
24 January 2013 2007 Rosenblum Cellars Gallagher Reserve Black Muscat

2007 Rosenblum Cellars Gallagher Reserve Black Muscat

January 24, 2013 By

2007 Rosenblum Cellars Gallagher Reserve Black MuscatWhat a fun wine. Sampled it as a dessert pairing at The Ryland Inn with chocolate cake and really enjoyed the true ‘grapy’ flavors. Unctuous yet not syrupy, this 100% Muscat dessert wine isn’t overly-sweet, offers nice chocolaty and exotic spices notes and has a nice level of acidity.

Pairings: Chocolate anything.

Style: Dessert Wine

Grape Type(s): Muscat

Region: Napa, California, USA

Price: $25

Filed Under: Dessert Wine, Muscat, United States, Wine Reviews