Wine is history 10-18-2023

Every bottle of wine is a history. Usually a wine is an expression of a single year. It tells the story of that year’s climate, the people working the vineyard, the people making the wine. Plus, there is the backstory of the grapes, the vineyard, the winery, the people. Continue reading “Wine is history 10-18-2023”

Black Stallion Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2020

Deep ruby color; plum, black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, oak, chocolate, vanilla, tobacco on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Black Stallion Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2020”

Ron Yates Friesen Vineyards Tempranillo, Texas High Plains 2017

Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, blueberry, blackberry, oak, caramel, tobacco on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Ron Yates Friesen Vineyards Tempranillo, Texas High Plains 2017”

Graffigna Glorious Selection Malbec, Valley de Uco, Argentina 2020

Deep ruby-purple color; red plum, black cherry, blueberry, raspberry, oak, violets, spice, chocolate, pepper on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Graffigna Glorious Selection Malbec, Valley de Uco, Argentina 2020”

Diora La Petite Grace Pinot Noir, Monterey 2019

Medium-plus ruby color; plum, dark cherry, raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, fig, cola-root beer, spice, vanilla, chocolate on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Diora La Petite Grace Pinot Noir, Monterey 2019”

Rodney Strong Brothers Ridge Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2018

Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackcurrant, plum, blueberry, chocolate, oak, tobacco, cedar, spice, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Rodney Strong Brothers Ridge Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2018”

Funckenhausen Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza 2021

Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, chocolate, black pepper, subtle oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Funckenhausen Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza 2021”

Texas wine AVAs episode #2 10-11-2023

Texas wine facts: Texas is the fifth-largest winemaking state, behind California, Washington, New York, and Oregon. And Texas wine is No. 3 in economic impact, just behind California and New York. Both rankings according to the National Association of American Wineries. Continue reading “Texas wine AVAs episode #2 10-11-2023”

Bodega Garzón Single Vineyard Tannat, Maldonado, Uruguay 2020

Deep purple color; black plum, blackcurrant, blackberry, raspberry, black cherry, licorice, chocolate, oak, tobacco, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Bodega Garzón Single Vineyard Tannat, Maldonado, Uruguay 2020”