Texas wine AVAs episode #1 10-4-2023

Texas wine once was an amusing blip on the wine world radar. There was interesting activity around Lubbock, an ambitious project in the Big Bend, dreamers in the Hill Country, and—of course—ardent over-achievers around College Station. Continue reading “Texas wine AVAs episode #1 10-4-2023”

Domaine Bousquet Gaia Malbec Nouveau, Gualtallary, Argentina 2022

Medium ruby-purple color; black cherry, plum, sour cherry, raspberry, blackberry, bubble gum, dried herbs on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Domaine Bousquet Gaia Malbec Nouveau, Gualtallary, Argentina 2022”

Concha y Toro Peumo Marques de Casa Concho Carménère 2020

Deep ruby color; raspberry, bell pepper, plum, blackberry peppercorn, oak, herbs on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Concha y Toro Peumo Marques de Casa Concho Carménère 2020”

Qimerioni Premium Saperavi Qvevri Dry Red, Georgian Republic 2019

Deep ruby-purple color; plum, raspberry, dark cherry, earth on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Qimerioni Premium Saperavi Qvevri Dry Red, Georgian Republic 2019”

Viña Quintay Clava Reserva Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley 2022

Pale ruby color; cherry, strawberry, raspberry, red fruit, black tea, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Viña Quintay Clava Reserva Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley 2022”

BenMarco Sin Límites Malbec Orgánico, Valle de Uco, Argentina 2020

Deep purple color; red fruits, blackberry, plum, cranberry on the nose and palate. Continue reading “BenMarco Sin Límites Malbec Orgánico, Valle de Uco, Argentina 2020”

C. L. Butaud Texas Mourvèdre, Texas High Plains 2021

Deep ruby color; blackberry, plum, black olive, sweet cherry, licorice, smoke on the nose and palate. Continue reading “C. L. Butaud Texas Mourvèdre, Texas High Plains 2021”

TerraNoble Gran Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle de Colchagua, Chile 2018

Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, blackberry, blackcurrant, raspberry, oak, chocolate, leather, herbs, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “TerraNoble Gran Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle de Colchagua, Chile 2018”

Longboard Vineyards Merlot DaKine Vineyard, Russian River Valley 2019

Deep ruby color; cherry, pomegranate, blackcurrant; plum, chocolate, oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Longboard Vineyards Merlot DaKine Vineyard, Russian River Valley 2019”