Named after the owners’ daughter, this estate blend of Aglianico 35%, Dolcetto 33%, Montepulciano 22%, and Cabernet Sauvignon 10% is well balanced, smooth, and a savory one to have. You’ll notice a light red hue when pouring along with notes of black fruit to great your wine senses. Sipping and relishing this wonder red wine blend reveals some blueberries and a bit of smoke. It’s quite delicious to have, so don’t be surprised how quickly this one may go from your cellar. Enjoy!
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.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Barbera – 2019; Peter’s Prairie Vineyard; Mason, Texas
Barbera
is served! This mighty red wine from Mason County was one of the first releases
for the winery. After a few sips and swirls, red fruit notes will come out
along with a little bit of cranberry. The acids are bright for this medium
bodied wine, plus some smoke and a touch of spice. This Texas Hill Country AVA
sourced fruit is certainly a jewel to have. When Barbera is in the house, feast
well on your best Italian style dish. Salute!
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Tempranillo – 2019; Lewis Wines; Johnson City, Texas
This
soon to be Hickory Sands AVA sourced fruit will surely be on your “most wanted”
list for your cellar. Sourced from Parr Vineyards, this Tempranillo vintage has
good ripe red berry notes, along with some smoke and a touch of leather. Yum! It
is just a tad bit more translucent than most Texas Tempranillo wines, but does
have an interesting way how it conveys the back light. Let’s call this vintage
medium bodied with some earthy undertones for character. A beautiful bottle to
pair with food or sip on its own. Enjoy!
Friday, October 25, 2024
Maximum Red Blend Reserve – 2020; Trivento; Mendoza, Argentina
This
Argentinian red blend will really peak your wine senses in all the right
places. Grown in the Mendoza area, this balance of Cabernet Sauvignon 50% and
Malbec 50% pours a bright ruby red color followed by an aromatic sensation of
black cherry, some pepper and a little bit of cigar. Swirl, sip and repeat, and
you’ll relish those enticing added senses of plum, and a touch of vanilla. The
acidity is just right and the after sensation will just make you crave for
more. Enjoy!
Monday, October 21, 2024
Estate Kuhlmanation Red – 2019; Kuhlman Cellars; Stonewall, Texas
Behold,
their first estate red blend release! Many years in the making awaited this
fine wine to be sipped and savored. This lovely blend of Carignan/Mourvèdre/Aglianico
was aged 20 months in French Oak before sitting in the bottle a bit longer.
What you get is some fine blackberry and blueberry notes, firm tannins, and
medium acidity. It’s very well balanced and will hit that mouthfeel in all the
right places. Take another sip or two and you might pick up on a touch of
tobacco. This little plot of Texas Hill Country AVA fruit has shown it can do
quite well. Enjoy!
Friday, October 18, 2024
Chenin Blanc – 2022; William Chris Vineyards; Hye, Texas
Sourced
from Dell Valley Vineyard in the far out regions of West Texas, is this amazing
Chenin Blanc to enjoy. This Chenin Blanc wine is unlike other Texas ones you
may have tried in the past. It holds much more minerality, bigger acids, yet
light body in feel. For the nose, that lemon sensation is a killer followed by
some pears. Swirl and sip, and you’ll be quite enticed by the crisp texture and
smooth sensation. Bring on the seafood feast, because this white wine will be
the star of the show. Cheers!
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Mourvèdre Whole Cluster – 2019; French Connection Wines; Hye, Texas
Racing
in at 15.2 abv, this whole cluster fermented wine shows a lot of great
structure that you may not get otherwise. Sourced from Texas High Plains AVA,
it pours a light ruby red color with notes of big black fruit that will grace
your wine senses, plus a touch of pepper. Take a few more sips and savor the
nice earthy notes that meld well with the tannins that round things out. This
one is a great versatile wine to pair, so taste, pair with assorted food
options to your heart’s delight, and repeat. Santé!