William Chris Vineyards Rosé Texas High Plains 2018

Deep copper-salmon color; strawberry, cherry, sweet balsamic on the nose; strawberry, cherry, watermelon, minerality, lemon-lime on the palate. Continue reading “William Chris Vineyards Rosé Texas High Plains 2018”

Duchman Family Winery Progression 2 NV

Deep garnet color; dark fruits, blackberry, tobacco on the nose; black cherry, black fruits, blackberry, plum, leather, white pepper, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Duchman Family Winery Progression 2 NV”

Becker Vineyards Malmsey Late Harvest Viognier 2015

Deep copper-brass color; orange citrus, caramel, brandy, honey on the nose; mandarin orange, nectarine, fig, caramelized sugars, honey, maple syrup, nutty oxidation on the palate. Continue reading “Becker Vineyards Malmsey Late Harvest Viognier 2015”

Idiosyncrasy Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2016

Deep purple-ruby color; plum, blueberry, black cherry on the nose; black cherry, plum, blueberry, hint of vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Idiosyncrasy Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2016”

Zinfandel’s names

Crljenak kaštelanski (pronounce Tserl-yee-ehnak Kashh-tell-ann-skee). Primitivo (pronounce pri-meh-TEE-Voh). Or, if you are confounded by Croation and intimidated by Italian, go with the California pronunciation: zinfandel (‘zin-fən-del). Continue reading “Zinfandel’s names”

Lost Draw Cellars Picpoul Blanc Timmons Estate Vineyard, Texas High Plains 2018

Pale yellow color; green apple, lemon, thyme on the nose; green apple, citrus, lemon, saline, minerality, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Lost Draw Cellars Picpoul Blanc Timmons Estate Vineyard, Texas High Plains 2018”