Premonitions! of Sterling… this special estate wine is a
blend of 45% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot, and 15% Alicante
Bouschet. Grown in the Texas Hill Country AVA, the wine comes across as
full-bodied with high acidity and moderate tannins, showing black cherry notes
up front followed by a touch of spice. Altogether, this wine delivers a bold
and pleasing tasting experience that leaves a lasting impression on the palate.
Cheers!
Clocking in at 14.4 abv, this full-bodied red opens with
notes of blackberry and cherry, followed by cocoa and a touch of vanilla. The
palate delivers an excellent mouthfeel and rich sensation that are still
holding up quite well after all these years, all leading into an elegant, long,
savory finish. Definitely add this 2017
red wine to your top-tier Texas wine list. It’s stand out for sure. Cheers!
Made from estate Tannat, this 2023 Sparkling Rosé delivers a
lively bubbly using the Méthode Ancestrale style process. Its naturally cloudy
appearance is part of this method while also trapping extra CO2 that adds an
extra punch after opening. Bright raspberry and grapefruit notes lead the
palate, supported by crisp acidity that keeps the wine fresh and zippy.
Overall, this is a vibrant and refreshing sparkling rosé that leaves a strong
impression from first pour to final sip and the last drop. Cheers!
The name may not be your tradition Rosé style wine, but this
white blend really rocks. Crafted with 50% Muscat, 35% Viognier, and 15%
Riesling, it delivers quite a floral and fruity experience on the nose followed
by bright citrus notes. On the palate, you’ll appreciate the classic crisp
profile as you sip and repeat. Good acidity keeps the wine lively, making it a
refreshing and good sipping summer wine. Cheers!
This historic first release blends 64.5% Texas Merlot with
35.5% New Mexico Tempranillo and shows impressive aging after 17 years. The
wine opens with notes of blueberry and blackberry, followed by some plum and a
touch of spice. The depth and character of this wine on the palate after all
these years is quite impressive. Overall, it stands as a well-aged, memorable
bottling that continues to show its quality over time. Cheers!
Harvested from Uruguay’s Canelones wine region, this
dry-farmed Tannat is a very well-crafted wine. Displaying a deep garnet in
color, it opens with aromas of enticing black fruit. The palate is rich and
generous, with a creamy texture, ripe raspberry notes, medium tannins, and a
touch of heat. The detailed technical notes on the back label are a welcome
bonus. This bold red still has several years of life ahead, so cellar it now
and revisit it down the road. ¡Salud!
This classic Kuhlman wine is aging beautifully. It is a
blend of 54% Malbec and 46% Petite Sirah from Dry Creek Valley AVA, and still
shows a dark, rich red color that remains remarkably intact after nearly a
decade. Notes of chocolate, dark fruit, and black pepper are still noticeable
at first followed by some smoke. Meanwhile, the tannins balance out quite
nicely and carry through to a nice long, smooth finish. Cheers!
