Sangiovese – 2011; Solaro Estate Winery; Dripping Springs, Texas

This red wine was labeled “Reserve”.  What reserve is supposed to mean and what you get, often depends on the winemaker.  For Solaro, they have put the ‘R’ in “Reserve” to highlight something done “right” with this lovely Sangiovese!  Crafted from fruit produced in the super dry year in 2011 for Texas and you have a fantastic robust red wine that is a pleasure to enjoy.  Cellaring over the years has allowed this wine to soften a bit, yet still shine.  This red is dry with enough tannins to dance around and excite your palate.  Yes, this wine is quite delicious and will entice you repeatedly to take another sip. Your only regret may be, I wish I had more.  However, do not despair because this was a 2011 and its now 8 years old. We can share that the winery’s website is still offering this wonderful vintage to wine club members, so there is still an opportunity for you to get your hands on some of these bottles and see for yourself just how delightful this vintage is in the glass. Enjoy well, our wine friends!

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