Sourced
from Newsom Vineyards, this wine pours a very nice deep and rich red color and
will immediately fill your nose with dark fruit aromas. It has medium tannins
and about the same for acids, both of which balance out quite nicely with the
flavors of cherries, blackberries, and some mushrooms. There is a touch of
leather along with a bit of oak for the optimal finish. This red wine is a nice
gem to enjoy now but can be kept in your cellar a bit longer if you have
bottles. Cheers!
Wine Of The Moment
Wine Of The Moment is just that. A moment of trying out a new bottle of wine and sharing our thoughts and impressions. There is no planned wine bottle that is to be opened or set time that it will be tasted. It is what ever just happens to be opened...for the moment. On occasion, we may also post our feedback on new wineries that we have visited as well as unique cheeses. So, pull up your own plate of cheese, crackers, and fruit and enjoy these discussions.
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Tempranillo – 2019; Bending Branch Winery; Comfort, Texas
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Sangiovese – 2018; William Chris Vineyards; Hye, Texas
Feast well on this Sangiovese! Sourced from Phillips Vineyard of the Texas High Plains AVA, this red wine pours a light cherry color and expresses itself with aromas of cherries and plums. This medium bodied red wine treat is drinking exceptionally well now and is such a beauty to pair with food. Bright acidity, medium tannins and a touch of leather will round out the sipping profile. A simply fabulous Sangiovese to sip alone or to pair with your favorite charcuterie board or meal. Enjoy well!
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Ocotillo – 2021; Vinovium; Johnson City, Texas
Named
after the native Texas plant Texans all know and love, this club members’
driven blend of 45% Montepulciano, 35% Sangiovese, and 20% Aglianico is a take
on Super-Tuscan style wine. Sourced from Uplift Vineyards of the Texas Hill
Country AVA, it pours a semi opaque red-violet shade with notes of cherries initially
greeting you. There are some raspberries and a bit of leather as well in this
medium bodied dry red wine blend. It’s not over the top heavy or very tannic
and hits the good points about mid pallet.
Try a “take two” on the sipping experience and you’ll note some lovely
earthiness to complement the adventure.
The acids seem to be at a good point, and it is developing quite well.
This red wine jewel should evolve quite nicely over time. Salute!
Thursday, March 7, 2024
La Connection Rosé – 2021; French Connection Wines; Hye, Texas
What
a great way to welcome in a new Spring Day! Sourced from the Texas High Plains
AVA, this Rosé blend of 68% Mourvèdre and 32% Grenache entices with aromas of strawberry
and melons. It is fruity with bright
acidity and has a solid body to it. Add some delightful raspberry notes that
excite your palate and satisfy your sipping experience. You will want to be
well stocked on this treat as warmer months approach ahead. Santé!
Monday, March 4, 2024
Gloriosa – 2017; Carter Creek Winery; Johnson City, Texas
Named
for the fragrant flowers from the yucca gloriosa plant, this Texas High Plains
AVA fruit is a great go-to warm day sipper. It’s a blend of 76% Gewürztraminer,
18% Riesling, and 6% Muscat Canelli that has a medium pale straw hue and
lots of aromatic floral notes. You may discern some stone fruit and minerality
with this bottle of wine, too. As you
continue your sipping session, green apples, lemons, and even apricot present
themselves quite nicely. With medium acidity, this Texas white wine is keeping
quite well for seven years young. Happy sipping!
Friday, March 1, 2024
Malbec – 2016; Ab Astris Winery; Stonewall, Texas
Sourced
from Sprayberry Vineyard, this way-out west Texas sourced Malbec fruit packs
lots of berry notes along with rhubarb. This wine has a lighter body and color
than most Malbecs and is holding well at just eight years of cellaring. It is a
nice and smooth red wine with some cherry notes for added enjoyment. This is
certainly an enjoyable wine for sipping or pairing with your favorite snacks
and meals. Cheers!
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Carignan – 2018; Bingham Family Vineyards; Meadow, Texas
The
estate vineyard of Bingham has been a long-time popular grower of top-quality
fruit in Texas for numerous wineries.
Though you may tend to find this grape as a blending varietal elsewhere,
it does make a great single varietal to enjoy. Grown in the Texas High Plains
AVA, this 2018 estate vintage has lovely floral notes with a touch of rose
petals. Add to that, some cranberry and blackberry notes along with a bit of smoke.
Sip a few times, and you might discern a bit of pepper in there along with a touch
of vanilla. This red wine jewel has medium tannins and about the same for
acidity. It’s a finely crafted Carignan, so enjoy. Cheers!