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Honig Vineyard and Winery

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7079635618 850 Rutherford Rd
Rutherford, CA 94573
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In 1964, Louis Honig purchased a 68-acre ranch in the heart of the Napa Valley and planted it with Sauvignon blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. For the next few years, Louis sold the grapes to neighboring wineries with the dream of retiring one day from his San Francisco advertising business and making wine from his vineyard in Rutherford. Before he could realize his dream, Louis passed away, leaving the estate to his children and grandchildren. In 1981, as a tribute to his legacy, the family rallied together to produce several hundred cases of Louis Honig Sauvignon Blanc in the vineyard's old tractor barn. The wine won a Gold Medal at the Orange County Fair, and thus, the winery was born. In 1984, at the age of 22, Louis' grandson, Michael Honig, took over management of the vineyard and winery. With a lot of hard work and a beat up pickup truck, Honig managed to get their Sauvignon Blanc into most fine restaurants in California. From there, production and distribution grew. In 1987, in addition Read more »

Honig Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (2007)

Winery: Honig Vineyard and Winery
Region: USA » California » Napa » St. Helena
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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Nicki Gig

a rich silky, dark chocolate approach, luscious dark fruit and cocoa, wonderful balance and structure

Honig Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Bartolucci (2006)

Winery: Honig Vineyard and Winery
Region: USA » California » Napa » St. Helena
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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aronowm2

Great steak wine. Tastes like a $60-70 cult Napa cab. Just the right amount of oak.

Honig Sauvignon Blanc Rutherford (2008)

Winery: Honig Vineyard and Winery
Region: USA » California » Napa » Rutherford
Type: Table Wines
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Philip

Crisp with a light nose of lemon tarts. Soft sugars take the edge of the acidity and gives the wine a round mid palate. Nice

Honig Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley (2009)

Winery: Honig Vineyard and Winery
Region: USA » California » Napa » Rutherford
Type: Table Wines
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Michael C Butler

really like this one. Intricate carbonation, really explores the corners of your mouth. Fun all the way down

Honig Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (2007)

Winery: Honig Vineyard and Winery
Region: USA » California » Napa » St. Helena
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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JonDerry

Mild to medium blackberry perfume nose. Smoke, cocoa, currant, soil, raspberry, and dark fruit on the mid palate. Low key, satisfying finish with active but not overpowering tannins. This really came together after about an hour in the glass. 90-91...

Honig Sauvignon Blanc Rutherford (2008)

Winery: Honig Vineyard and Winery
Region: USA » California » Napa » Rutherford
Type: Table Wines
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Nicki Gig

Grapefruit and lime aromas, nice acidity and minerality great with the coconut shrimp/mango salso, a little white peach on palate, citrus fruit overall

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