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
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
@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.
@ecue@rjquillin interesting, and ambiguous. I know we had some previous offers (not this producer) that came with 500s, a bit unusual. Some were a mixed case offering of two different sizes.
@ecue@pmarin@rjquillin I’m assuming this gets cleared up, and this doesn’t answer the question and that never stops me, but K&L, previous inventory now out of stock, carried the 2015 noted as a 375
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations).
2018 Honig Cabernet Sauvignon Dulce Dessert Wine - $80 = 22.22%
Dessert says “sweet” to me! (Which is a plus…I’m not a very “sophisticated” alcohol person) But the ice wine that was sold a while back was pretty disappointing (like a weird grape juice instead of a wine on the sweeter side). Hopefully lab rats can say how it compares.
@whitelightertre wonder which one that was. Some “ice wines” end up with super-concentrated flavor and some sweetness. The sweetness scale extends to a large spectrum of what some would label as “sweet.”
Whereas I on the other hand would probably prefer the concentrated flavor in a glass, and if anything, leave the sweetness of the sugary one to pour on a desert, ice cream, waffles.
@pmarin@whitelightertre
Ice wines are better for sipping than drinking. Like just enough to coat the tongue and taste the flavors. Given their generally high price tag, they are a waste of money if you are looking for an easy-drinking sweet wine. IMHO, FWIW and YMMV
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
[mod] note these are 375ml bottles
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.
@ecue @rjquillin interesting, and ambiguous. I know we had some previous offers (not this producer) that came with 500s, a bit unusual. Some were a mixed case offering of two different sizes.
@ecue @pmarin @rjquillin I’m assuming this gets cleared up, and this doesn’t answer the question and that never stops me, but K&L, previous inventory now out of stock, carried the 2015 noted as a 375
@ecue @kaolis @pmarin @rjquillin
Given the shape and proportions of the bottle as pictured, I would bet a lot of $$$ on it being 375ml.
@chipgreen @ecue @kaolis @pmarin
And CM CS has confirmed it’s a 375
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations).
2018 Honig Cabernet Sauvignon Dulce Dessert Wine - $80 = 22.22%
[mod] note these are 375ml bottles
Dang - I was hoping for their (regular) cabernet sauvignon - that would have been a real coup!
Dessert says “sweet” to me! (Which is a plus…I’m not a very “sophisticated” alcohol person) But the ice wine that was sold a while back was pretty disappointing (like a weird grape juice instead of a wine on the sweeter side). Hopefully lab rats can say how it compares.
@whitelightertre wonder which one that was. Some “ice wines” end up with super-concentrated flavor and some sweetness. The sweetness scale extends to a large spectrum of what some would label as “sweet.”
Whereas I on the other hand would probably prefer the concentrated flavor in a glass, and if anything, leave the sweetness of the sugary one to pour on a desert, ice cream, waffles.
@pmarin I am quite a dope and should have included the link in the first place! Snow Ridge Cold Climate Ice Wine
@pmarin @whitelightertre
Ice wines are better for sipping than drinking. Like just enough to coat the tongue and taste the flavors. Given their generally high price tag, they are a waste of money if you are looking for an easy-drinking sweet wine. IMHO, FWIW and YMMV