Wine Region: Hill Country, Texas Wine Type: Red Price: $20ish Rating: 6 out of 10 stars / 8 out of 10 stars / 8 out of 10 stars Notes: Dried Fruits / Balsamic Vinegar K: Smells like prunes B: I smelled it as soon as we opened the bottle B: That is not a wine […]
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Duchman Winery 2018 Dry Rosé
Wine Region: Hill Country, Texas Wine Type: Rosé Price: $20ish Rating: 6.5 out of 10 stars Notes: Mineral K: So they had a great deal online, three bottles and free shipping. I love the color of this wine. Its almost a cara cara color. B: It looks like cough syrup. But that is not […]
Chono Reserva Pinot Noir 2011
Wine Review – 6 out of 10 – Around $10 – A simple, inexpensive juicy red wine. Fun but lacking depth and intensity.
Rockbrook Pinot Grigio 2012
Wine Review – 7 of 10 stars – Under $12 – A remarkable balanced Pinot Grigio with notes of tropical fruit and grass. Fantastic value and great party wine.
Les Domaniers 2012 Cotes de Provence
Wine Review – 8 of 10 stars – Under $25 – A classic, dry light blush wine. Simple (in a good way) and refreshing.
McPherson Viognier 2013
Wine Review – 8 of 10 stars – Under $20 – Light, tart and deliciously floral. A well balanced acidic white.
Harbinger Winery and Dynamo Red Review
Tasting notes and info about Harbinger Winery Tastings in Washington State, plus a review of their Dynamo Red with appetizer pairing suggestions.
2012 La Grande Piece – Chateau La Coste en Provence
Wine Review – 8 of 10 stars – Under $20 – A classic Provencal rosé. Vibrant strawberry notes, and an overall balanced fruit forward dry wine. Highly recommended.
2012 Domaine du Vieux Chene (Beatrice et Jean Claude Bouche) Cuvée des Capucines
Wine Review – 8 of 10 stars – Under $20 – A tart clean rosé with strong notes of strawberry.
Rodney Strong Chalk Hill Chardonnay
Wine Review – 7 of 10 stars – Under $20 -A light citrus and oaky Chardonnay. A classic summer dinner wine.