Tasca Regaleali Le Rose Nerello Mascalese IGT Terre Siciliane 2018

Deep salmon-copper color; raspberry, cherry, rose petals on the nose; cherry, raspberry, strawberry on the palate. Continue reading “Tasca Regaleali Le Rose Nerello Mascalese IGT Terre Siciliane 2018”

Garofoli Macrina Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Superiore DOC 2018

Pale straw color; vivid peach, citrus, flowers, almond on the nose; peach, apricot, lemon, pear, melon, almond on the palate. Continue reading “Garofoli Macrina Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Superiore DOC 2018”

Becker Vineyards

When you write about Texas wine, there are iconic names. Doc McPherson, followed by his son, Kim. Messina Hoff. Fall Creek. And then there is Becker—Dr. Richard, and more importantly, his wife, Mary Clementine Ellison “Bunny” Becker. Continue reading “Becker Vineyards”

Messina Hof Tempranillo Private Reserve Double Barrel Texas High Plains 2017

Medium ruby color; cherry, vanilla, earth, oak notes on the nose; black cherry, plum, sour cherry, raspberry, fig, smoke on the palate. Continue reading “Messina Hof Tempranillo Private Reserve Double Barrel Texas High Plains 2017”

Château Ampélia, Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux 2015

Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, raspberry on the nose; cherry, strawberry, plum, blackcurrant, chocolate, oak toast on the palate. Continue reading “Château Ampélia, Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux 2015”