Chardonnay – 2022; Adega Vinho Winery; Stonewall, Texas

Adega Vinho continues to demonstrate the impressive craftsmanship behind Texas Chardonnays. Sourced from the Texas Hills Vineyard in the Texas Hill Country AVA, this wine opens with enticing notes of citrus and apples. A touch of vanilla and subtle cream adds just the right amount of character to this wine while a light buttery texture helps round out the sipping experience. The wine’s light gold color is also quite elegant for the visual effects. It is a standout choice that you can’t go wrong with. Cheers!

www.adegavinho.com

Sandstone Cellars XXV – 2021; Sandstone Cellars Winery; Mason, Texas

Behold…the mighty XXV has made its debut with a blend of Barbera (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%), and Syrah (30%). This dry red blend vintage from the Texas Hill Country AVA opens with a burst of spice and delivers pronounced acidity. Flavors of blackberry and plum come forward, complemented by subtle notes of pepper. Sitting around the medium bodied level, it has quite a complex finish and a lingering tantalizing sensation on the finish. It’s a good Mason County wine to savor for sure. Cheers!

www.sandstonecellarswinery.com

Roussanne – 2023; Uplift Vineyard; Burnet, Texas

Sourced from their estate vineyard in the Texas Hill Country AVA, this wine has a vibrant character, marked by ripe fruit and a distinctly floral bouquet. Adding to its freshness appeal, are notes of apricots and pears to help tantalize your wine senses. It also boasts a great mouthfeel, providing a rounded and satisfying experience with every sip. Cheers!

www.upliftvineyard.com

Cabernet Sauvignon – 2020; Airis'Ele Vineyards; Fredericksburg, Texas

Sourced from Columbia Valley, this Cabernet is bold and rich, offering a well-structured, smooth profile and an impressively long finish to satisfy your eager wine senses. You'll notice abundant blackberry notes, complemented by hints of cherry and a touch of mocha. The wine has moderate acidity and a subtle note of vanilla, with just the right amount of tannins to create a pleasant tasting experience. It is a savory one to enjoy well. Cheers!

https://llanowine.com/airisele-vineyards/

Montepulciano – 2016; Perissos Vineyard and Winery; Burnet, Texas

Opening up this wine, aged nearly ten years, is sure to excite your tastebuds. Sourced from the Oswald Family Vineyard in the Texas High Plains AVA, the aroma is bright with cherries and strawberries. Take a light sip and you’ll pick up on a bit of leather, as well. The wine has a good balance between acidity and minerality plus a moderate finish to round things out. Sip and repeat and you’ll be even more satisfied. Cheers!

www.perissosvineyards.com

Sauvignon Blanc (Fumé Blanc) – 2021; Grgich Hills Estate; St Helena, California

This Napa Valley estate-grown wine shines with an aromatic profile and a stunning golden yellow hue. Oak aging adds a touch of vanilla to complement the vibrant acidity and good minerality. The wine opens with a bit of phenolic sensation, followed by tropical fruits, lemongrass, and a subtle hint of herbs. This really energizes that tantalizing and zesty palate feel. A long finish rounds out the experience, leaving lingering impressions of freshness to complement the wine’s lively character. Cheers!

www.grgich.com

Sauvignon Blanc – 2023; Adega Vinho Winery; Stonewall, Texas

Yes! This is some mighty fine Sauvignon Blanc is one to try for sure. Sourced from the increasingly noteworthy Dell Valley Vineyards Hudspeth County, the wine presents a big aromatic profile featuring prominent notes of peach and lemon, complemented by subtle hints of pear and some jasmine. It offers medium acidity and notable minerality, too - quite refreshing to relish all day. Savor this one well. Cheers!

www.adegavinho.com