Sangiovese – 2020; Pebble Rock Cellars; Johnson City, Texas

Nothing like an elegant Sangiovese to help ease the tensions of a long day. Sourced from Narra Vineyards of the Texas High Plains AVA, this red wine unfolds nicely with a bright bouquet of cherries and some dried fruit.  Take a few sips and swirls and you will also taste a touch of spice. It is a bit lighter on the tannins which is just fine for this wine, and the acids seem to be just about right to help balance things for our best food pairing. Wonderful to sip on its own, but worth pairing with food. Enjoy this treat!

www.pebblerockcellars.wine

Mourvèdre – 2020; Limestone Terrace Vineyard; Wimberley, Texas

There is nothing more satisfying than enjoying a hand-crafted estate wine.  Located in the Texas Hill Country AVA, this local vineyard fruit pours a light red shade with aromas of cherry to greet your wine senses followed by a bit of blackberry and strawberry.  Take a few sips and repeat, so it is worth to appreciate the initial sips. Savor all those tasty sensations this wine has to offer, as well. You will note the good acidity this Hill Country Mourvèdre has along with some moderate tannins.  Just take a moment to pause and think about what feast to have with the next bottle, because this beauty is definitely food pairing primed for maximum enjoyment. Hope you get to try some of this wine soon. Cheers!

www.limestoneterrace.com

Rosé de Rosé – 2020; Wines of Dotson Cervantes; Voca, Texas

The magic of Voca wine is all in this bottle. Grown in the extreme northwest outskirts of Texas Hill Country AVA, this blend of Muscat Giallo 49%, Chardonnay 43%, Muscat Canelli 5%, and Merlot 3% is made the way it should be. Notes of apples and rhubarb come out followed by a palate full of peaches, some cherries and just the right amount of minerality. There is just the right balance of a light sweet sensation in this treat to satisfy your day. It comes across more for a full bodied Rosé, so be prepared for something extra special. Enjoy this crafted jewel well!

www.dotsoncervanteswines.com

Cabernet Sauvignon – 2019; Bending Branch Winery; Comfort, Texas

Sourced from the Texas High Plains, this mighty Texas Cabernet Sauvignon strikes a good balance on all fronts. Harvested from Newsom Vinyards at 25 brix and aged in American and French oak for 30 months, notes of vanilla and dark fruit come out the most for this Texas wine treat. The color seems a bit lighter than other Texas Cabs, but doesn’t distract from the overall tasting profile. Sip and swirl and you might pick up some jammy sensations along with a peppery like finish. The balance between tannins and acids seems just about right, so feast up on your best dish. Cheers!

www.bendingbranchwinery.com

Chateauneuf De Hye – 2019; French Connection Wines; Hye, Texas

Behold, this well balanced Rhône style blend will almost certainly put you in your best wine sipping mood. Sourced from the Texas High Plains ava, this blend of 39% Mourvèdre, 32% Grenache, 28% Syrah, and 1% Carignan will blast in some intense aromas of strawberries and raspberries followed by some red cherries. Before you take that first sip, you must check out those lovely legs on this 14.8 abv red wine blend. Take a sip and savor some dried plums for this full bodied jewel. The acidity is about medium with slightly softer tannins. Nothing really to hold you back for the pairing of your choice, so indulge all the way. Santé!

www.frenchconnectionhye.com

Chardonnay – 2020; Covington Cellars; Hye, Texas

Behold, some mighty fine Chardonnay to savor all the way. Sourced from Boushey Vineyard of the Yakima Valley AVA, this white wine pours a pale golden hue with an instant sensation of pineapple and lemon.  Take a few more notes along with a second opinion with your wine friends and see how your wine senses might align. There is some buttery sensation to add with repeated sampling, so don’t be shy to try again. There is definitely an elegant creamy feel to be had along with lots of tropical flavors. This Chardonnay seems like it might keep a little while longer, so feel free to save those extra bottles and enjoy a new experience in the future. Cheers!

www.covingtoncellars.com

Kuhlmanation Estate White – 2022; Kuhlman Estate; Stonewall, Texas

These Texas Hill Country estate wines from Kuhlman have been showing off quite well. This vintage is a blend of 72% Marsanne and 28% Roussanne. It has quite enticing aromas of citrus and melons to help ease your spirit into that tropical relaxation sensation. It is fairly light bodied with some minerality to it along with a touch of acidity. Enoy this well balanced white wine well. Cheers!

www.kuhlmancellars.com