This is a fortified dessert wine. Aromas and flavors are of dried blueberries and currants complemented by spice notes of nutmeg, allspice and clove. Framed by a suggestion of toasted walnuts, this dessert wine is a special after dinner treat that is easily enjoyed with salted nuts, intensely flavored hard cheeses or simply on its on its own. Like many fortified wines, it will age gracefully for a decade or more, even as it is enjoyable now.
Each vineyard component was fermented separately in bins. Fruit was punched down twice a day until the ideal sugar level was reached. At this point, approximately halfway through fermentation, neutral grape spirits were added to arrest fermentation and create a fortified dessert wine.
Specs
Vintage: 2018
Wine Style: Dessert & Fortified Wines
Varietals: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon (St Helena, Oakville, Oak Knoll), 25% Petit Verdot (Rutherford)
Appellation: Napa Valley
Harvested on: September 20 – October 19, 2018
Brix: 25.4 degrees
Aging: Aged for 24 months in neutral French oak barrels 416 cases made
We purchased our Rutherford Vineyard in 1964, and began producing wine in 1980. In 1984, at the age of 22, Michael Honig took over management of the vineyard and winery. With the help of a handful of family members and a staff of dedicated employees, what began as a small “garage” winery has today become a successful family enterprise, with everyone working collaboratively to run an inspiring and socially responsible business.
Available States
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@rjquillin
Hmm. From their site on the 2017
“Vintage 2017
Wine Style Dessert & Fortified Wines
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation Napa Valley
Alcohol % 19.6 Size 750 ml”
also says “*Due to state laws, we cannot ship 375ml bottles to ME, LA, SC, VT, MT”
and…“Bottled: August 13, 2019
414 cases (12 x 375)”
I’m guessing the 750 is a mistake on the site and it’s a typical 375ml bottle of adult liquid sweetness.
Honig Cabernet Sauvignon Dulce Dessert Wine
2018 Honig Cabernet Sauvignon Dulce Dessert Wine
Specs
What’s Included
3-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
$720.00/case — not for sale on winery website
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Aug 3 - Tuesday, Aug 4
2018 Honig Cabernet Sauvignon Dulce Dessert Wine
3 bottles for $89.99 $30/bottle + $2.67/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $279.99 $23.33/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
Do I want it? Yes, very much.
Can I afford it? Not a chance in hell.
@winedavid59
these look like 375’s, but (could be missing it) don’t see any reference to bottle size in the write-up, nd the '17 on their site is a 375, so…?
@rjquillin
Hmm. From their site on the 2017
“Vintage 2017
Wine Style Dessert & Fortified Wines
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation Napa Valley
Alcohol % 19.6
Size 750 ml”
also says “*Due to state laws, we cannot ship 375ml bottles to ME, LA, SC, VT, MT”
and…“Bottled: August 13, 2019
414 cases (12 x 375)”
I’m guessing the 750 is a mistake on the site and it’s a typical 375ml bottle of adult liquid sweetness.