Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Jillianico – 2020; Perissos Vineyard and Winery; Burnet, Texas

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!


www.perissosvineyards.com

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!


www.petersprairievineyard.com

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!


www.lewiswines.com

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!


www.trivento.com

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!


www.kuhlmancellars.com

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!


www.williamchriswines.com

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!


www.frenchconnectionhye.com