OK, so the first one of the new vintage went down tonight! And, dare I say that I think that this one is going to hold just as well as the 2015. I still need to take one of these to the lockup. This seems to be a more acidic Viognier than the 2015. Mouthfeel on entry is thicker than the wine evolves to be. First is a lot of mango and a hint of kiwi, and ends with more acidic citrus notes with a hint of honeysuckle. Bought slightly more of this than the Roussanne. Haven't had any of that yet, but soon! — 8 years ago
Nice and peppery but still well balanced. I can tell these flavors are already evolving a lot. — 8 years ago
What the hell. Let's keep the cab train rolling! A strong bouquet of cherry and toasty oak. The cherry notes are accompanied by currant, cinnamon and a heavy dose of baking spices, and mushroom. The finish is long with dusty tannins. So many knock Silver Oak because it's big, oaky and relatively straight-forward. There certainly are more complex options out there. But that doesn't mean it's not well done. — 8 years ago
Mama like!!! — 9 years ago
Tart, creamy, slight sweetness. Fab. — 10 years ago
Ticks all those Pinot boxes. Lovely balanced wine. — 10 years ago
Nice sweet taste — 10 years ago
Who knew? Texas! 80 Tempranillo, 10 Mourvèdre, 10 cab. Perfect with pizza. — 11 years ago
So delicious. — 11 years ago
Dry & spicy. Perfect with steak! — 12 years ago
Sarah Jane’s last night — 8 years ago
I have posted the 2015, but not this one (to my knowledge). Whereas 2015 is definitely more strawberry crush and red fruited in general, this 2016 is more watermelon, pink grapefruit, and mango on the front. The wine is very acidic on the front. The wine is of medium weight with sharp acid. There is a little less fruit here than the 2015 overall. The wine is still rather solid to the finish with the watermelon and mango notes, some kiwi here as well. I think this has very good aging potential. I think the 2016 Rose wines from the TX Hill Country are all less strawberry on a whole. But all, with exception to one thus far, are pretty damn delicious. — 8 years ago
Not usually a white fan, this was fabulous.
— 8 years ago
Good and not dry red wine. — 9 years ago
First red from Black Ankle. Garnet red with a dark core. Slightly stinky attack on the nose followed by some dark cocoa and nutmeg. Undertones of dark fruits. Moderate tannins (5.5/10) with a medium body. Dark cocoa and cherries on the palate with some good acidity and backbone. Long slightly dry finish. Drink till 2019. Very interesting Label actually says 11/12/13. — 9 years ago
Lush! Favorite new friend. Beautiful red fruit meets Russian River brown earth. Sad only had 1 bottle. — 10 years ago
В аромате экзотические фрукты - персик, дыня, личи, чуть меньше, чем обычно для сорта - черная смородина. Очень свежо, но развитие вяловато. Вкус полный, "хрустящий", с прекрасной кислотностью, чуть маслянисто. Очень хороший образец новозеландского совиньон блана, цена-качество, способен сопроводить широкий диапазон блюд из рыбы и морепродуктов. 16.5/20 — 10 years ago
A very nice Cabernet Sauvignon from Becker Vineyards, Texas wine can be excellent! This was a wine club selection, probably won't find it in store. A bit pricey at $40. — 11 years ago
This is outstanding. One of the best Texas red wines I've had. Blackberry, cocoa powder, tobacco, violets, with a little briar that isn't off putting. Smooth tannin structure. — 11 years ago
The best Texas Roussanne. On par with Stolpman. — 12 years ago
2016 Hensell Rose by Kuhlman. New release. Lots of bright acidity. Young strawberry, some watermelmon, citrus, and minerality, in the middle and finish. Crisp. Damn fine for a day like today. Winemaker from Provence France. 100% Mourvedre Rose, and absolutely beautiful wine for a day like today. — 8 years ago
Holy shit that was good! I usually try to describe the fruit notes and sweetness and tannins...this review does not need that . Inwood is a stand out Texas vintner. Try it. Do it. You won't be disappointed. — 8 years ago
Llado Estacado — 9 years ago
This high plains Roussanne blew me away - completely surprised. I'm certainly going to seek it out, perhaps my favorite Texas white to date. — 10 years ago
Really nice, a great wine very refreshing and balanced!!
— 10 years ago
Crisp, citrusy, green apple jolly rancher. First enjoyed with Matthew on a spontaneous Fredericksburg visit during Aisha's wedding weekend, then returned on our anniversary and became wine club members :) — 11 years ago
Intensive floral & exotic fruit nose. Intensive, ripe, delicately mineral. Long and intensive finish. 88p — 11 years ago
Jenny
Brownwood 1 May 2018. Very nice! — 7 years ago