this is the inaugural release for this
newest Texas winery; rich, dark-fruit
flavors, with a hint of Texas cedar.
($40)
#### (89) Zellerbach Chardonnay
2011(California). Rick Parducci (third
generation) sources his wine from the
Mendocino AVA; all stainless-steel fermentation; lighter style, with hints of
apples and pears. ($17)
#### (89) Domaine Montrose
Rosé 2012 (France). Light pink in
color, this is an elegant rosé with
flavors of red berries and peach with
a touch of spice; made from
grenache, cabernet sauvignon and
syrah. ($11)
#### (89) Charles Thomas
Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2011
(France). The bouquet is very mild,
with lightly sweet red berry aromas;
medium full and easygoing at first,
but becomes expansive and round
across the palate; fine-grained but
firm tannins offer commendable
structure and the finish is quite long.
($11)
#### (89) Coppola Pinot Noir
Director's Cut Sonoma Coast/
Sonoma County 2011 (California).
Dark fruit aroma; cherry, raspberry
flavors; nice finish. ($19)
#### (88) Gazela Vinho Verde
2011 (Portugal). Easy drinking; light,
easy, crisp and clean; low alcohol; perfect patio sipper; they also make a dry
rosé with is equally as good. ($6)
#### (88) Rex Goliath Zinfandel
NV (California). Great beginner red
zinfandel - super value for summer
BBQs of ribs and grilled chicken; nice
"jam" quality. ($6)
#### (88) Hugl Gruner
Veltliner 2011 Weinveirtel
(Austria). There is a nice mineral
aspect in the nose and even a salty,
saline-like note mingling with fresh
squeezed lime aromas; light to medium bodied and quite crisp, with a
pretty array of fresh citrus flavors.
($13)
#### (88) Principessa Gavia Gavi
2011 (Italy). Dry and fruity with
crisp acidity. ($15)
#### (87) Dry Creek Clarksburg
Wilson Ranch Dry Chenin Blanc
2010 (California). Citrus aroma;
lemon-lime, mineral taste; medium
finish. ($11)
#### (87) Roscato Rosso Dolce
2011 (Italy). Notes of cherry, blackberry and red raspberry; an approachable fruit-forward red. ($13)
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