Nothing wrong here, but just not compelling either. Texas blend of Rhone varietals put together with help of Kim McPherson. Firstly, give it some air time. Upon pouring, little to nose, a bit of wood, musty, quaffable, simple, no complexity. After sitting for an hour, a bit of fruit shows up on the nose, palate is more balanced, short clean finish. Bought this for $11.50 on clearance at Kroger, that is what it's worth. Good to have for guests who want a drink but don't appreciate more complex wines.
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Definitely an interesting red blend to try out. Nose of ripe blackberry, cherry, eucalyptus and smoke. Round mouthfeel with medium acid and light tannins. Palate is mildly sweet with notes of black fruit, new leather and dark chocolate. Needs more tannins and it’s a winner, unlike the State’s poorly coached college football team.
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A reasonable representation of common Texas wines. Not representative of the niche Texas vineyards like Bending Branch. Little nose, nothing worth mentioning. A little acidic and not overty tannic. Flavors of dark berries, blackberries, and red licorice, kind of a strawberry flavor. Maybe some light white oak and white pepper finish mixed with honeydew melon flavor. Fruity and enjoyable, let it breath 30 or more minutes. I paid $15 at H.E.B. and I will not do so again. That being said, I'm happy I tried it even though I'm not a fan of fruity wines with minimal tannic structure.
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This wine is very reflective of many Texas reds we tasted, lacking depth and structure. While it is better than many other choices, I don't think I'd purchase it again.
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This Texas Locations wine series is a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Carignan and a mix of other Bordeaux reds with some Petite Sirah. McPherson Cellars from Lubbock had a hand in crafting this wine. Letting this wine sit for about 45 minutes really allows it to reveal the best qualities of this wine. The deep purple-red color holds up well with little variation. You will initially pick up notes of raspberries, plums, and some cranberries. There is some pepperiness to it, but it is a smooth drinking red. This medium bodied wine is a good well rounded representation of Texas High Plains wines and offers a glimpse to the rest of the country and world of what Texas wines are all about. Cheers!
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Not bad. After it opened a bit, a perfectly acceptable red wine. Decent fruit. Not much structure and doesn't quite carry the high alcohol. More than a novelty, but nothing special.
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This wine is drinking right in the wheelhouse right now. No Texas tart, great berry front consisting of both fruity and dark berry notes. This wine went FAST, and we thought about opening up a second bottle (between only two people) because it went so fast!! This is turning into a very nice wine. Acidity is in check. Not a lot of tannin. This wine goes with just about anything. I'm VERY IMPRESSED with this wine and the way it has developed. I know that there is 10-20 percent non-Texas fruit in this mixture, but oh mama what a collaboration this one is. Drinking at its height right now...91.
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Being a huge fan of Locations and being a Texan, I was so curious to try TX. I have always criticized TX wines of being too jammy, overcooked and high in alcohol. Yes this is jammy, yes it has high alcohol but this is good. I gotta say that it is the first Texan wine that I like!
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This bottle still takes about 30-45 minutes to "blow off" as it is very earthy with the TX terroir showing strong, and also showing a nitrogenous note on the finish. I second all my other tasting experiences after 30-45 minutes, as this one turns into a rather complex wine with an herbal side, a raspberry side, a baking spice side, a crushed rock side, and a nice lengthy finish that has just enough acid and just enough tannin. This wine continues to impress me, and still seems to have the complexity and weight to hold and continue developing.
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Drinking nicely. Still takes at least a 30 minute decant to make this quite a bit more palatable. I've noticed that, for the most part, the Texas terroir note that is VERY present in (ALL) Texas red wines needs time to soften. This wine is no exception even though it has roughly 10% "Phinney stock wine." This wine has nice raspberry and tobacco notes. Has a jammy plum tart towards the finish. This wine has good tannin, but isn't really full bodied at all. I am glad I have more of these, because I do expect it to soften.
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WOW this one is singing tonight! N-O-W is the time to drink this baby! Still not much stain on the cork at all. Front of this bottle is supple raspberries and black cherry milkshake (a nice thick entry on the palate) with nicely tamed acidity. The middle brings about a little bit of brambly and earthiness, but this one is drinking SO smoothly right now. Finish was a combination of mint, raspberry tea, with a little black pepper. Not very heated on the finish. No oak, minimal tannin. This bottle is developing nicely, but due to the degradation of the tannin I'm not sure that this one is going to really hold more than another 2-3 years. But this is the time to drink this wine!!
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The front is calming down. Excellent notes developing here. About 6 months away from being pop n pour ready. Excellent wne enjoyed with balsamic salad and ham,turkey,and bacon panini.
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Takes 30 minutes to settle before the fruit profile comes out to play. I think I can taste a lot of the Texas syrah on this, and I think that's what I like the most about this wine. Fruit structure is good, but wine is still a little heated. After 3 hours, the Texas terroir really shows itself. Nice wine. Will be a pop and pour in 1-2 years. Done in 3. Drink by 2018.
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Good wine, but oh mama is this one acidic! Cork was popped to a pink stain on the cork. The nose out of the bottle kind of stung the nostrils but it just has "the" Texas terrroir in the nose. Poured into glass a very dark red, and let sit for 30 minutes. Came back to this one to find a very deep, complex nose of jasmine, dark jammy intense fruit with a hint of sweetness and bramble. On the palate is a wine that is a medium to full bodied offering, VERY acidic on the open even after 30 minutes of air, and full of complex black cherry and boysenberry, that mellows to a nice red licorice, and finishes with slight tart and a little spicy. Moderate tannin. Quite a nice finish. Starts out dark and brambly, gets lighter in the middle, and finishes dark. Great fruit and structure. I have no idea what the composition of this is, but given the notes I'd say it tastes like a Syrah/Tempranillo blend although I'm no Tx wine expert, but seems like it could have some Mourvedre and possibly Carignan. This wine is delicious, and probably will hold for 3 years.
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4/23/2024 - Theresa Feldman wrote:
Donation
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4/3/2023 - SPfromTX Likes this wine: 87 Points
Nothing wrong here, but just not compelling either. Texas blend of Rhone varietals put together with help of Kim McPherson. Firstly, give it some air time. Upon pouring, little to nose, a bit of wood, musty, quaffable, simple, no complexity. After sitting for an hour, a bit of fruit shows up on the nose, palate is more balanced, short clean finish. Bought this for $11.50 on clearance at Kroger, that is what it's worth. Good to have for guests who want a drink but don't appreciate more complex wines.
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12/4/2020 - ElJefeTX Likes this wine: 89 Points
Definitely an interesting red blend to try out. Nose of ripe blackberry, cherry, eucalyptus and smoke. Round mouthfeel with medium acid and light tannins. Palate is mildly sweet with notes of black fruit, new leather and dark chocolate. Needs more tannins and it’s a winner, unlike the State’s poorly coached college football team.
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9/22/2018 - girouard87 wrote: 79 Points
A reasonable representation of common Texas wines. Not representative of the niche Texas vineyards like Bending Branch. Little nose, nothing worth mentioning. A little acidic and not overty tannic. Flavors of dark berries, blackberries, and red licorice, kind of a strawberry flavor. Maybe some light white oak and white pepper finish mixed with honeydew melon flavor. Fruity and enjoyable, let it breath 30 or more minutes. I paid $15 at H.E.B. and I will not do so again. That being said, I'm happy I tried it even though I'm not a fan of fruity wines with minimal tannic structure.
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4/23/2017 - Chefcar wrote: 75 Points
This wine is very reflective of many Texas reds we tasted, lacking depth and structure. While it is better than many other choices, I don't think I'd purchase it again.
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1/1/2017 - Wine Of The Moment Likes this wine: 90 Points
This Texas Locations wine series is a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Carignan and a mix of other Bordeaux reds with some Petite Sirah. McPherson Cellars from Lubbock had a hand in crafting this wine. Letting this wine sit for about 45 minutes really allows it to reveal the best qualities of this wine. The deep purple-red color holds up well with little variation. You will initially pick up notes of raspberries, plums, and some cranberries. There is some pepperiness to it, but it is a smooth drinking red. This medium bodied wine is a good well rounded representation of Texas High Plains wines and offers a glimpse to the rest of the country and world of what Texas wines are all about. Cheers!
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12/28/2016 - AndrewSGHall wrote:
Not bad. After it opened a bit, a perfectly acceptable red wine. Decent fruit. Not much structure and doesn't quite carry the high alcohol. More than a novelty, but nothing special.
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6/18/2016 - mflesh wrote: 91 Points
This wine is drinking right in the wheelhouse right now. No Texas tart, great berry front consisting of both fruity and dark berry notes. This wine went FAST, and we thought about opening up a second bottle (between only two people) because it went so fast!! This is turning into a very nice wine. Acidity is in check. Not a lot of tannin. This wine goes with just about anything. I'm VERY IMPRESSED with this wine and the way it has developed. I know that there is 10-20 percent non-Texas fruit in this mixture, but oh mama what a collaboration this one is. Drinking at its height right now...91.
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6/12/2016 - IvanKrazy Likes this wine: 89 Points
Being a huge fan of Locations and being a Texan, I was so curious to try TX. I have always criticized TX wines of being too jammy, overcooked and high in alcohol. Yes this is jammy, yes it has high alcohol but this is good. I gotta say that it is the first Texan wine that I like!
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3/1/2016 - mflesh wrote:
This bottle still takes about 30-45 minutes to "blow off" as it is very earthy with the TX terroir showing strong, and also showing a nitrogenous note on the finish. I second all my other tasting experiences after 30-45 minutes, as this one turns into a rather complex wine with an herbal side, a raspberry side, a baking spice side, a crushed rock side, and a nice lengthy finish that has just enough acid and just enough tannin. This wine continues to impress me, and still seems to have the complexity and weight to hold and continue developing.
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2/6/2016 - mflesh wrote:
Drinking nicely. Still takes at least a 30 minute decant to make this quite a bit more palatable. I've noticed that, for the most part, the Texas terroir note that is VERY present in (ALL) Texas red wines needs time to soften. This wine is no exception even though it has roughly 10% "Phinney stock wine." This wine has nice raspberry and tobacco notes. Has a jammy plum tart towards the finish. This wine has good tannin, but isn't really full bodied at all. I am glad I have more of these, because I do expect it to soften.
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11/5/2015 - mflesh wrote:
WOW this one is singing tonight! N-O-W is the time to drink this baby! Still not much stain on the cork at all. Front of this bottle is supple raspberries and black cherry milkshake (a nice thick entry on the palate) with nicely tamed acidity. The middle brings about a little bit of brambly and earthiness, but this one is drinking SO smoothly right now. Finish was a combination of mint, raspberry tea, with a little black pepper. Not very heated on the finish. No oak, minimal tannin. This bottle is developing nicely, but due to the degradation of the tannin I'm not sure that this one is going to really hold more than another 2-3 years. But this is the time to drink this wine!!
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9/26/2015 - DStone Likes this wine: 90 Points
Much lighter than expected. Nice, European-style wine. Not a big 'duking' wine at all. Thinking Austrian red or German red.
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8/30/2015 - mflesh wrote:
The front is calming down. Excellent notes developing here. About 6 months away from being pop n pour ready. Excellent wne enjoyed with balsamic salad and ham,turkey,and bacon panini.
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8/7/2015 - mflesh wrote:
Takes 30 minutes to settle before the fruit profile comes out to play. I think I can taste a lot of the Texas syrah on this, and I think that's what I like the most about this wine. Fruit structure is good, but wine is still a little heated. After 3 hours, the Texas terroir really shows itself. Nice wine. Will be a pop and pour in 1-2 years. Done in 3. Drink by 2018.
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7/5/2015 - cw360 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Smells like cherries and ripe grapes. Tastes semidry almost minerally. Smooth. Reminds me of shrimp or seafood. Might go great with tuna streak.
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6/6/2015 - mflesh wrote:
Good wine, but oh mama is this one acidic! Cork was popped to a pink stain on the cork. The nose out of the bottle kind of stung the nostrils but it just has "the" Texas terrroir in the nose. Poured into glass a very dark red, and let sit for 30 minutes. Came back to this one to find a very deep, complex nose of jasmine, dark jammy intense fruit with a hint of sweetness and bramble. On the palate is a wine that is a medium to full bodied offering, VERY acidic on the open even after 30 minutes of air, and full of complex black cherry and boysenberry, that mellows to a nice red licorice, and finishes with slight tart and a little spicy. Moderate tannin. Quite a nice finish. Starts out dark and brambly, gets lighter in the middle, and finishes dark. Great fruit and structure. I have no idea what the composition of this is, but given the notes I'd say it tastes like a Syrah/Tempranillo blend although I'm no Tx wine expert, but seems like it could have some Mourvedre and possibly Carignan. This wine is delicious, and probably will hold for 3 years.
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