Expensive wine characteristics

Collectible wine. Nice to dream about, unlikely to be acquired. You probably are not going to spend more on a bottle of wine than on your daughter’s wedding. Continue reading “Expensive wine characteristics”

William Chris Enchanté, Texas Hill Country 2017

Deep ruby color; black cherry, plum, violets on the nose; black and red cherry, plum, hint of chocolate and black currant on the palate. Continue reading “William Chris Enchanté, Texas Hill Country 2017”

Red Caboose Winery & Vineyard Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon, Texas NV

Medium-deep ruby color; cherry, persimmon, cedar, baking spice on the nose; black cherry, dried fig, cola, blackcurrant, leather, smoke on the palate. Continue reading “Red Caboose Winery & Vineyard Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon, Texas NV”

Sosie Wines Rosé of Syrah, Vivio Vineyard–Bennett Valley, Sonoma Valley 2017

Medium copper-salmon color; peaches, watermelon, vanilla on the nose; watermelon, cherry, lime zest, nectarine, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Sosie Wines Rosé of Syrah, Vivio Vineyard–Bennett Valley, Sonoma Valley 2017”

Wine costs

Many factors go into wine cost. The odious three-tier system (wine producer–wholesaler–retailer) does its price-inflating thing, but so do multiple decisions that influence your wine experience. Continue reading “Wine costs”

4.0 Cellars Lavender Skies Texas Red Wine 2017

Deep purple color; red berries, black berry bramble, tobacco, baking spice on the nose; cherry, dark cherry, blackberry, black plum, blackcurrant, rhubarb on the palate. Continue reading “4.0 Cellars Lavender Skies Texas Red Wine 2017”

Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2016

Deep ruby color; dark cherry, plum, cassis, fig, meat hints on the nose; black cherry, black currant, blackberry, spice, mocha on the palate. Continue reading “Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2016”

William Chris Mary Ruth White Wine, Texas 2018

Pale straw color; honeysuckle, jasmine, orange blossom on delicate nose; white peach, Meyer lemon, apple, mandarin orange, grapefruit, pear, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “William Chris Mary Ruth White Wine, Texas 2018”