Honeywell & Todd

Rare Earth Wines

California Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Lori K
9.2

Todd really likes, great vanilla and current blend, good mouth feel — a year ago

Grand Rêve Vintners / Force Majeure

Force Majeure Vineyard Syrah 2016

This is now the second time in the past year that I have tried the absolutely massive 2016 Force Majeure Syrah, a dazzling, dense and hedonistic Red Mountain Syrah carefully crafted by the talented Todd Alexander. Roughly 20% of this wine underwent while cluster fermentation. The Syrah was aged in 25% new oak for 18 months prior to bottling. The nose shows wonderful dark fruits with smoky character, sage, dark chocolate, and damp earth. The palate is exceedingly refined. Black tea, black forest cake, cigar ash and smoked brisket flavors with citrus rind undertones that all marvelously combine. There is a seamless quality to this wine that glides across the mid-palate. Seductive and rich, yet maintaining a wonderful elegance and an intriguing salinity, this is a simply tremendous bottling by Force Majeure. A year ago when I had this wine I mentioned that this might be the best Red Mountain Syrah I have ever tasted. On second glance, my first impression was correct. Drink 2020-2035- 95 — 5 years ago

Shay, Daniel P. and 24 others liked this

Dashe Cellars

Todd Brothers Ranch Old Vines Zinfandel 2018

2018 much more minerality on the nose! Not what Zin reminds you of. Red cherries blackberry black pepper spices licorice medium acidity long spicy finish moderate body dark. notes from visit to the winery.

Alexander Valley. Bright red volcanic soils, steep rocky slopes and western exposure.
— 3 years ago

Todd Taylor

Clockspring Vineyard Zinfandel 2017

Great with pizza and a pandemic. — 5 years ago

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Marqués de Murrieta

Reserva Finca Ygay Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

This Spanish Rioja is just as good as the CADE cab I just had and is less than half the price, therefore it gets a perfect score. The difference is the rioja is a tad bit sweeter in the beginning and possesses less tannins in the finish. It also has a little more buttery middle. Everything else is almost identical!!! - Dr Todd Vineyards and Herron Family Wines — 5 years ago

Keith, James and 13 others liked this

Frank Family Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay 2015

Still my favorite Chardonnay! I prefer it over all others and compare all others to Frank Family Chardonnay! Todd Graff, winemaker is an artist - from Chardonnay to Cabernet, Petit Sirah to Sangiovese. Crisp, citrus, delightful. — 4 years ago

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Frank Family Vineyards

Carneros Pinot Noir 2015

Still pulling for the TODD GRAFF relief fund — 5 years ago

Shay, Daniel and 6 others liked this

Jean-Paul Thevenet

Vieilles Vignes Morgon Gamay 2016

Ted
9.2

Plan is to drink a bunch of Beaujolais for the holidays after a fun visit with @Todd Abrams at Elie Wine. This is number one. Lavender smoke and oh so good. 🤓 — 5 years ago

Jeni
with Jeni
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Dakota Shy

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

The new new Dakota Shy Cab and Childish Gambino a la @Anthony Lombardi ...as Todd says, it’s “headbanger boogie good!” — 7 years ago

Shay, Anthony and 3 others liked this