Texas Hill Country Wine Review – 7 out of 10 stars – A nice summer red, perfect for our summer dog days.
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Sister Creek Vineyards Blend 2010
Texas Hill Country Wine Wine Region: Texas Hill Country Wine Type: Cabernet Sauvignon 59%, Merlot 29%, Petite Verdot 12% Price: $13.29 Rating: 8 out of 10 stars Notes: Oak, Cherry, Leather, Robust C: Whooo, the attack phase is very oaky. K: This is GREAT. It also smells really good. There’s cherry and oak and leather. […]
Becker Vineyards Texas Riesling 2012
Texas Hill Country Wine Review – 6 of 10 stars – Under $12 – A medium-bodied acidic and fruity Riesling. Recommended as a brunch wine.
Sister Creek Vineyards 2010 Merlot
Texas Hill Country Wine Review – 6 of 10 stars – Under $20 – A delish, solid Merlot. No surprises here.
Sister Creek Vineyards 2011 Chardonnay
Texas Hill Country Wine Review – 6 of 10 stars – Under $20 – A brash acidic Chardonnay with notes of sweet lemon.
Becker Vineyards 2011 Chardonnay
Texas Hill Country Wine Review – 8 of 10 stars – Under $12. A well balanced, classic chardonnay with notes of butter and herb.
Becker Vineyards Iconoclast Fascination 2011
Texas Hill Country Wine – 5 out of 10 stars – Under $12 – Decent medium-bodied red with smooth wood and berry characteristics. Solid but unremarkable.
Becker Vineyards Iconoclast Cab 2011
Texas Hill Country Wine Wine Region: Texas Wine Type: Merlot Price: $8.69 Notes: Black Currant, Jammy, Smooth K: Mmm, i like that. Its really good. C: Smoooooth. Very dark and fruity. K: Black currant, totally. It even smells like currants, which is really pleasing. I would describe it as light-bodied. Its a good summer Texas […]
Becker Texas Fume Blanc 2011
Wine Region: Texas Wine Type: Fume Blanc* Price: $10.99 Notes: Dry, Acidic, Lemon K: It’s very citrusy. I don’t know if thats just me. (Kristen burned her tongue the day before our tasting) C: No, its citrusy and acidic, like a Chardonnay. K: Except it doesnt smell like cat piss. C: It’s more lemony than […]
Becker Vineyard Iconoclast Merlot 2010
Texas Hill Country Wine Wine Region: Texas Wine Type: Merlot Price: Under $12 Store: Spec’s Liquors Top Notes: #1 Wood (smooth) & #2 Cherry C: Its a nice, solid, easy to enjoy red wine. That’s what merlots are supposed to be, right? Red wine for beginners. K: It does have that dirt and red wine […]