This past weekend I had the pleasure to attend my twelfth TEXSOM conference in Dallas. Each year, I’m amazed at the...
Vineyard 29, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Balancing the opulence of classic Cult Cabernet Sauvignon with nuanced structure and finesse, this wine offers aromas of...
Gamble Family Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) 2014
A Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petite Verdot, this wine offers juicy aromas of...
When New Zealand Wine Comes to Austin: 5 Takeaways from A Two-Day Wine Camp
Last week New Zealand Winegrowers hosted a veritable wine camp for a little more than a dozen industry buyers and...
Cliff Lede, Napa Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Texas-raised winemaker, Christopher Tynan, shows restraint with this wine, letting the delicate notes of daffodil,...
Ehlers Estate, St. Helena (Napa Valley, California) Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Bright and crisp with aromas of white daisy and and juicy white grapefruit, this Sauvigonon Blanc offers vibrant flavors...
Gamble Family Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2016
A minerally expression of this light and lean grape, this wine is fragrant with orange peel, white flowers and candied...
Sauvignon Blanc: Napa Valley’s Shining Underdog
In Napa Valley, in terms of actual plantings, Sauvignon Blanc has traditionally been more of an afterthought compared to...
Eight Takeaways from South American Wine Country
Just back from a whirlwind six days in South America--Chile and Argentina to be exact--where I caught a glimpse of some of the...
The Finer Points of Building a By The Glass List
There’s nothing worse than ordering a glass of wine only to be delivered a stale, oxidized, pour that is tragically off...
Five Takeaways From a Week In Burgundy
Burgundy can evoke any number of thoughts and feelings among wine enthusiast, experts, and professionals. Certainly ideas...
What Makes A Good Wine List? A Few Master Sommeliers Weight In
When it comes to writing a wine list for a restaurant, the challenges are wide and varied. In countries such as France,...