Friday, November 13, 2026

Grüner Veltliner – 2024; ReRooted 210; San Antonio, Texas

Crafted from fruit grown at Kubacak Vineyards in the Texas High Plains AVA, this Grüner Veltliner offers prominent citrus notes complemented by hints of apple and pear. Great acidity will tease your palate and the subtle underlying minerality is a nice touch. The flavors and aromas all come together for a satisfying tasting experience. Cheers!

www.rerootedwine.com

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Blanc du Bois Late Disgorged – 2023; Elisa Christoper Wines; Johnson City, Texas

Crafted from 100% Texas Blanc du Bois using the traditional méthode champenoise, this late-disgorged sparkling wine was left on the lees a bit longer for some extra oomph. It pours a lovely pale yellow hue with medium-sized bubbles and offers notes of grapefruit, lemon with some apple and a touch of peach. Ultra-dry, it shows good acidity and delivers a very satisfying after sipping feel. Cheers!


www.elisachristopherwines.com

Friday, November 6, 2026

Sangiovese – 2021; Uplift Vineyard; Burnet, Texas

What a treat it is to taste estate grown wine from Uplift! This Texas Hill Country AVA Sangiovese pours a ruby-red color and offers inviting cherry notes. Still fruit-forward, it brings some enticing red fruit to your eager wine senses in an easy-drinking, light- to medium-bodied style. Moderated tannins round out the wine’s tasting experience, and you’ll likely end off with a happy smile. Yes, repeat again. Cheers!


www.upliftvineyard.com

Monday, November 2, 2026

Aglianico - 2019; Perissos Vineyard and Winery; Burnet, Texas

Crafted from estate-grown fruit of the Texas Hill Country AVA, this red wine pours an intrinsic garnet color and opens with a bit of spice before revealing notes of cherry and plum. The touch of citrus and earthy undertones offers an extra feel along with good tannins and acidity carry the wine to a lovely smooth finish. Cheers!


www.perissosvineyards.com

Friday, October 30, 2026

Montepulciano – 2020; Hye Meadow Winery; Hye, Texas

Crafted from estate grown fruit of the Texas Hill Country AVA, this lovely Montepulciano has about 5% Teroldego added as well. In the glass, a deep red hue with a bit of garnet will be a for sure eye catcher, while notes of cherry and plum help satisfy your wine senses. The wine comes across as quite vibrant with bright acidity and medium tannins to help wake up a good mouthfeel experience. There is also some subtle earthiness as well that helps round out that final satisfying finish. Cheers!


www.hyemeadow.com

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Portal da Calçada Brut Cuvée Prestige – NV; Calcada Wines; Amarante, Portugal

From Portugal’s Vinho Verde wine region, this sparkling wine is a Loureiro and Arinto blend that pours a moderate yellow hue, with medium-to-fine bubbles rising in the glass. Pear and apple notes lead the way, accompanied by a slight citrus sensation. It comes across a bit softer on the Brut side, but still quite firm. Some creaminess is notable on subsequent sips, as well. This bubbly also expresses great acidity and that magical crisp moment to bring everything together for a pleasant finish. Saúde!


www.calcadawines.com

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Arcadia – 2022; Pedernales Cellars; Stonewall, Texas

What an intriguing Niagara-led blend this is! Crafted from Texas High Plains fruit, this wine brings together 62% Niagara, 26% Roussanne, 7% Riesling, and 5% Viognier for one satisfying white wine blend. It has quite an expressive aromatic sensation that reveals lemon, melon, and a delicate touch of honey. Vibrant acidity lends a crisp, refreshing character from start to finish, so enjoy well on those infamous warm Fall Texas days. Cheers!


www.pedernalescellars.com