Calais Winery

La Cuvee Du Ruisseau Newsom Vineyards Merlot 2016

9.3

Outstanding Texas Merlot! When your wife is traveling and you can't open a bottle without her...... Helloooo Coravin! 😂

Delicious Merlot from the Texas High Plains AVA (yes Texas 🇨🇱 has an AVA!) and made by Calais Winery. Owner and Winemaker, Ben, is a mad French scientist when it comes to Texas grapes.

Notes of anise/licorice, rosewater, plum, blueberry, blackberries, and toast.

Aged 22 months in French oak barrels.

@Mark Flesher and @Shay A you both have got me hooked on these Texas Wines! Thank you!! 😀🍷👍 — 8 years ago

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Mark Flesher

Awesome @Stephen Pierron . I have not had the 16. Still need to purchase! Very nice write-up on this wine. The 15 and 14 both seem similar, with the 15 edging the 14 IMO.

Stephen Pierron

@Shay A you will have to pay him another visit ... he's going to have some pretty cool stuff come out next year. @Mark Flesher I think his wines will continue to get better and better. Texas weather and climate consistently give him new challenges, so there is a lot more to learn on how to adapt to those conditions. Texas wines still are not my favorite choice, but Calais produces the best representation of Texas Terroir in my opinion. I give Ben a lot of credit for what he is doing and the passion behind it.

Mark Flesher

@Stephen Pierron not sure how I have done it, but I have held several of his wines for a few years. If you find yourself in Cowtown, hit me up... 6824789700

Bending Branch Winery

Newsom Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Ron Yates

9.1

What a delicious Cab Sauv and a Texas Cab Sauv as well. Dark cherry and slight herbs. Mmm and I have a strong disdain for Caberbet Sauvignon. — 9 years ago

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Lewis Wines

Newsom Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Cheryl

Awesome nought said. Pricy however so special occasion only — 9 years ago

Pedernales Cellars

Newsom Vineyards North Block Tempranillo Blend 2014

Ray Bruce

9.1

Nice oaky nose to start and richer fruit flavor a as the nose would indicate. Easy finish. — 10 years ago

Calais Winery

La Cuvée du Manoir Newsom Vineyards Tempranillo 2011

Michael Wangbickler CWE DipWSET

President Drink Local Wine Inc, Educator Discover Wine & Spirits Academy

8.9

Texas! #wbc15 — 11 years ago

Sunset Winery

Newsom Vineyards Moon Glow Merlot 2005

Justin Bond

9.2

Full with a good finish. And the winemaker is a good guy! — 12 years ago

Llano Estacado

Newsom Vineyard Cellar Reserve Tempranillo 2016

Trish Shuman

9.8

Great wine from Lubbock. Thanks Llano — 8 years ago

Calais Winery

La Cuvée D'Elme Newsom Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Mike Howdeshell

9.5

Wonderful finish. Pair with strong red meat or beef stew. — 8 years ago

Lewis Wines

Texas Roussanne Blend 2016

Mark Flesher

9.0

Compared to a lot of Roussanne offerings on the Texas wine Trail, this one is Roussanne Elite. To get more specific, compared to the Kuhlman Roussanne, this one is enjoyable but not there as the "go-to." Now the 2012 Newsom Merlot...OK, back on track with this Roussanne. The wine starts off with a very nice lemon and citrus front. Acidity is sharp, although not as sharp as the Chenin they also offer. The awesome part about this wine is what is does in the middle and finish, where it thickens up, has a great number of serendipitous notes from citrus to melon to floral all kind of pop in and tickle your tongue. Finish is quite velvety, yet still maintains a subdued acidity. Really nice, and probably top 10 white wine from the Tx Wine Trail. — 9 years ago

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Lewis Wines

Newsom Merlot 2012

Mark Flesher

9.4

The previous ratings here are complete horse shit. This wine is ahh-mazing. The nose alone has you intoxicated. I don't think I've ever experienced a floral funk perfume before, or not too often. But the nose on this wine is floral, funky and herb rich. The entry of this wine is a dense, full bodied wine that is loaded with fruit up front. Silky mouthfeel, not expected. Robust sweet purple and tart black cherry fruits. The middle and finish are dense, still quite vibrant. Herbal and earthy natures of the wine shows best here. I am hands down completely blown away by this wine. Doug Lewis, you kicked ass and took names with this one! — 9 years ago

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Shawn R

Yes, Had one that came without a cork!

Shay A

Stoked to try this on Saturday when I visit!

San Martino Winery & Vineyards

Newsom Vineyards Tempranillo 2007

Marlo Beach

This wine was fantastic. Well-balanced, full-bodied, and I couldn't stop smelling it — 10 years ago

Lewis Wines

Newsom Tempranillo 2011

Scott Franklin

9.0

Perfect BBQ wine. Soft tannins and bold flavor with just the right amount of fruit. Good work from Texas. — 11 years ago

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Becker Vineyards

Reserve Newsom Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Ariana Barbour

9.9

Of the three in the @beckervineyards Canada Family Can vertical this was by far our favorite. Big and dry right from the start. All we did was give it a little time to breathe. #laterwine — 12 years ago

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Texas Hills Vineyard

Newsom Vineyard Pinot Grigio 2012

Lorri Royle

9.1

Nice acidity. Fruit forward on palette and aromas. No wonder it's a favorite. — 8 years ago

Calais Winery

Cuvée De L'Exposition Newsom Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Jennifer Taylor

9.5

The finish on this wine is smoke and caramel. Terrific with a nice steak or a rich chocolate dessert. — 9 years ago

Newsom Vineyards

Inception New Mexico Red Blend

David Newland

9.0

Surprised! Very nice cab blend from the Texas panhandle region. Deep purple color. Nose has dark fruits and berries. Maybe a hint of zin pepper on the palate with a nice long finish of cab and oak. — 9 years ago