Saturday, March 16, 2024

Tempranillo – 2019; Bending Branch Winery; Comfort, Texas

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!


www.bendingbranchwinery.com

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!


www.williamchriswines.com

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!


www.vinovium.wine

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!


www.frenchconnectionhye.com

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!


www.cartercreek.com

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!


www.abastriswinery.com

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!


www.binghamfamilyvineyards.com