Bob McDonald

8.9

Plum, Dust and a little toffee. Fairly closed nose but with time in decanter notes of ginger and marjoram. Wine is a little shy on nose and palate. Tannins are supple and pliant. The following night a bit too cold from the fridge. Comes about because of this brute of a summer we are experiencing in Australia and particularly Queensland. Drought Wind Dust with high temperatures over 40 degrees C and Bushfires for weeks! — 6 years ago

Santino DeLaLuz

9.1

Loving South African wines more and more. Unique minerality, almost a faint burnt rubber smell, grapefruit, pineapple, lemon-lime. Medium body and super refreshing for this Texas heat. — 7 years ago

Martin G Rivard

9.8

this had to be the surprise of the night. The wind held up after all these years. OMG, they knew how to make wine in Napa way back playing! This gorgeous beast could've been mistaken for a first growth Bordeaux!!!!!!
What a spectacular rockstar it was. Badass in a glass to say the least! I loved it and he just happened to be Shawn Rose's birth year Wine!!
Great birth year bud!!!!! This really held its own I'm on the Titans that we drink this evening. It was my only bottle but I will be sourcing some more within the near future to say the least. The only thing better was our company this evening! Thank you for making a trip down from Texas! Your motto is go big or go home so I had to pull out all the stops this evening!!!!! @Shawn R @Christine Christine and I loved seeing you. We will definitely repay the favor!!!!! I'm sure your Texas barbecue will make for some great badass pairings! — 8 years ago

with Christine and Shawn

Phil Jost

9.1

A Texan making native Italian varietals... actually makes sense given south italy is so hot. Good too!! — 9 years ago

Bill Lewis

9.3

South west IPA lite on the hops clean finish — 9 years ago

Cheryl

9.2

Lightcatcher winery blanc du bois from south Texas
Very nice white light crisp not too sweet — 9 years ago

Mark Cecchi

9.0

Very soft wine and enjoyable. Great to drink in the summer as it is so refreshing. — 9 years ago

Shanon Stark

9.9

Top shelf fruit wine from the Texas valley — 6 years ago

Ellen Clifford

9.0

This is easy drinking, as far as Shiraz goes. Lush but not jammed up jammy fruit, earthy bacon (I dunno what this means I’m a vegetarian but it feels right), some chocolate and cocoa butter. Totally very easy to take down swifter than the average Syrah-based wine which is both stellar and caution-worthy. And the price point it likewise stellar so you may throw caution to the wind. — 6 years ago

C Seabright

9.1

I didnt expect to find such a nice flavorful malbec in Texas. South America is known for malbec's rough but smooth bouquet. This was a nice American treat! — 8 years ago

Ross Vick

9.0

Sandstonecellars uses juice from Mason County Texas. Unlike too many other Texas wineries, this maker sources juice that excels in the hot, dry climate, granite based chalky rocky soil of South Central Texas. This 2006 vintage was decanted for a couple of hours and features plumb and smoked cherry top notes with medium grip and a medium to slow finish. It wears well and after 10 years in the bottle it can be the time to enjoy this Texas treasure. — 8 years ago

Dmitry Koutcherouk

9.6

Personally I am amazed by this wine! This is very very green style of Sauvignon blanc - tomato leaf, cucumbers, avocado, green bell pepper, asparagus, beans... all kind of green you will find in this wind. balanced, well made, clear and perfect example of this style of SB. — 8 years ago

Katherine McMinn

9.4

Paid $14.99 at total wine in Frisco Texas — 9 years ago

Ray Bruce

8.9

Wonderful combination of light, fruity flavor and crisp mouthfeel. Terrific wine for summer, or any time in South Texas. — 9 years ago

Rheanna Vehlow

9.2

Stern swirl, firm and crystal hugging. Very patient, defined drip forming like stallectites holding onto balloons. Unique because even though it seems heavy, it’s a soft and delicate Shiraz echoing Pinot.
Dense oaky scent with wafts of apples and soft black currant. Beautiful smooth first sip, like tasty velvet. A slow burn on those medium bodied tannins which develops harmoniously. Absolutely delectable from start to finish. It’s not over burdened or over powering, just there to be as beautiful as the west wind. A wonderful companion to tonight’s lamb roast. — 6 years ago

Brandon Gaukel

10

Lemons and minerals, best after a day of the sun and wind blown in my face — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

On the nose, sour fruits of; dark currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, green bell peppers, tree bark with sap and fresh very dark florals. The palate is medium bodied & the tannins are medium soft and round. The fruits are; blackberries, dark cherries, an array of blue fruits, poached strawberries, green bell pepper with additional vegetal notes, dusty, dry, loamy dry top soil, crushed dry rocks, olive pit with flesh, herbaceous notes, nail rust, light funky gym locker notes and a round, soft acidity and a finish that a 1/3, 1/3 and 1/3...fruit, vegetal and earth. 9.0 with the potential for a bit more with cellaring. Photos of; Irouléguy, Jean-Claude Berrouet and a classic Basque dish. Producer history & notes...Irouléguy is located in Basque Country...the southwestern most part of France wine regions and is only a half an hour from Spain. Irouléguy received its appellation contrôlée in 1970, with about 250 acres of vineyards cultivated by 60 growers. Jean-Claude Berrouet is an Irouléguy native who left the area for more than three decades to be the winemaker at Château Pétrus. Jean-Claude eventually returned home. He named his estate “Herri Mina.” In Basque, herri means “country,” and mina means “homesick.” I guess you could say he missed the area he grew up. Jean-Claude also makes a white blend of Gros Manseng, Petit Corbu and Petit Manseng. His vines are planted on the steep south facing slopes of the Pyrénées at around 400 feet above sea level. His vineyard has a climatic influence from the Atlantic. They are protected from cold north wind and receive more sunshine than most other French vineyard regions. Jean-Claude also produces a small amount of this Irouléguy Cabernet Franc; which is 100% Cabernet Franc-Tannat. A classic Basque pairing (shown) for this wine is a flour dredged fried chicken with stewed red and green peppers, tomatoes, onions & garlic.
— 8 years ago

Scott Rowe

9.0

Has found it's second wind.
Surprisingly drinking really well. — 9 years ago

Richard Jones

9.3

At the Warren Wildlife Gallery Austin Texas. Mind blowing wildlife mounts. — 9 years ago

Sabrina Combs

9.3

Very crisp. Fresh grapefruit. Very refreshing chilled on a hot day in Texas! — 9 years ago