Odfjell Orzada Carignan Valle del Maule, Chile 2017

Deep ruby, almost black color; strawberry, plum, vanilla on the nose; plum, blackberry, strawberry, raspberry, licorice on the palate. Continue reading “Odfjell Orzada Carignan Valle del Maule, Chile 2017”

Cantine-Feudi di San Marzano Sessantanni Primitivo di Manduria DOP 2015

Deep purple color; plum, black cherry on the nose; blackberry, strawberry, plum, cherry jam on the palate. Continue reading “Cantine-Feudi di San Marzano Sessantanni Primitivo di Manduria DOP 2015”

Lucas & Lewellen Méthode Traditionelle Brut Sparkling Wine 2016

Medium yellow color; yellow apple, bread yeast on the nose; yellow apple, lemon, melon on the palate. Continue reading “Lucas & Lewellen Méthode Traditionelle Brut Sparkling Wine 2016”

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”