12/17/2019 - wrmccall wrote:

In addition to being selected by USA Today as the top wine in Texas, It also just won the grand award at the Houston International wine competition Claros has a purple/garnet color that shows bright clarity Acidity is lively offset by ripe fruit characteristics. Sweet spices are apparent - clove, cinnamon and hints of allspice. Fine tannins from French oak help create good structure in this elegant Texas wine. Drink now or hold

4/30/2019 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Although Petit Verdot is not often made as a stand alone wine, this is delicious with smooth, flavorful body and a nice finish. Pair with red meat.

4/30/2019 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Delightful blend of some of my favorite grapes. The Mourvedre blends well with the Syrah, Grenache and Tannat creating a complex experience. Nice nose and long finish

4/30/2019 - wrmccall wrote:

This has dark cherries and mocha with some pepper on the palate. It is well-structured with tannins that compliment. Nice finish

10/21/2018 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Very complex with lots of fruit, Tannins and oak, Long finish. Wish I had more I the cellar

9/22/2018 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

The nose has medium fruit. On the palate the fruit and acidity are balanced with a medium finish. It is good now, but may do better with a few more years in the bottle.

9/22/2018 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

I find black cherry, chocolate, and spice The flavors burst mid-palate, then round off to a smooth finish.

9/22/2018 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Very smooth with lots of fruit and some tannins. Nose is fruity and wine drinks very well by itself or paired with grilled meats

6/17/2017 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Cellaring has been good for this one. It has smoothed out and the flavors are more pleasing than before. Wish I had put aside more!

5/23/2017 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Very crisp and dry, this is a nice accompaniment to a summer salad or just by itself. Serve chilled.

4/10/2017 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Excellent, aging well in bottle. Wish I had some more.

3/5/2017 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Nicely aged estate wine showing lots of fruit and spice on the noise. The palate finds berries, some spice, a hint of tobacco and and mild tannins. The finish is smooth with some cherry notes showing it is reaching maturity. Enjoy now or in another 2-4 years.

3/5/2017 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Nicely aged estate wine showing mellow fruit and spice on the noise. The palate finds berries, some spice and mild tannins. The finish is smooth with some age showing it is reaching maturity. Enjoy now or in another 3-6 years.

3/5/2017 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Nicely aged estate wine showing mellow fruit and spice on the noise. The palate finds berries, some spice and mild tannins. The finish is smooth with some age showing it is reaching maturity. Enjoy now or in another 3-6 years.

3/5/2017 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Nicely aged estate wine showing mellow fruit and spice on the noise. The palate finds berries, some spice and mild tannins. The finish is smooth with some age showing it is reaching maturity. Enjoy now or in another 3-6 years.

3/5/2017 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Nicely aged estate wine showing mellow fruit and spice on the noise. The palate finds berries, some spice and mild tannins. The finish is smooth with some age showing it is reaching maturity. Enjoy now or in another 3-6 years.

11/21/2016 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

A complex blends of Italian grapes plays with your nose and palate. I found rich notes of cherries, chocolate and spices with medium tannins all competing for attention. This one needs either some additional bottle time and/or decanting to really bring out the flavors. I plan to hold mine for 2-3 years.

11/21/2016 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Texas grapes at their best. This wine opens with a mild nose showing hints of figs and a hint of onion. The palate softly reveals more tree fruit and some chocolate and finishes with some herbal notes on top of tree fruit. I would lay this down for 1-2 years to even more flavors.

9/24/2016 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

I find blackberries, cherries and chocolate on the nose. The palate finds more of the same with structured tnnins. The finish is elegant. Pair with beef or lamb.

9/24/2016 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Grass and citrus on the nose, with the same on the palate. This wine shows a freshness the combines with a long smooth finish. Drink with cheese or seafood

9/24/2016 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Just released and very tasty. Has some nice complexity with tree fruit and medium tannins. I would drink now or better yet, hold for 3-5 years and it should be outstanding

9/19/2016 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

I find blackberries with spices and some medium tannins. I plan to cellar this for 4-5 years

6/12/2016 - wrmccall wrote:

Decant to realize true flavors!

4/28/2016 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

WOW! They co-fermented the Merlot and Cabernet together. Very interesting now, but I would cellar it for 5-7 years

4/28/2016 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Nice blend of Texas grapes, medium body with lots of berry and some spice. Enjoy now or by 2020

2/18/2016 - wrmccall Does not like this wine:

Perhaps I waited too long to enjoy this one. Originally this was a nice crisp SB, but time has made it less so

2/16/2016 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Smooth, smooth, smooth. Nothing better than a nice wine aged a bit to improve it. Wish we had more left!

2/16/2016 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

A really good wine when purchased, made even better after collaring several years. Lots of fruit with a smooth finish.

2/16/2016 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

A little extra time in the bottle produced a rich, smooth vibrant red. Wish I had the rest of that case!

9/16/2015 - wrmccall wrote:

Incredibly complex blend providing aromas of blackberry and citrus. I find flavors of cranberry, cherries and tannins with some hints of chocolate. Wow, there is a lot going on with this wine.

5/30/2015 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

A. Rey nice Cabernet from the Texas High Plains

5/20/2015 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

The Cabernet Franc really dominates and provides a great nose. Flavors of tree fruit and some tannins make for an nice complex taste. Finish persists smoothly.

5/5/2015 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Delicious and refreshing by itself, but great with salads and seafood

5/4/2015 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Nice balance of Cabernet and Merlot which is smooth and flavorful without any acidic after taste.

5/4/2015 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Lots of fruit with a nice smooth finish

4/13/2015 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Somewhat unusual varietal got Texas. It has nice flavors and a smooth finish. Defiantly look for more of this one

3/30/2015 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Excellent!

3/4/2015 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Wow, this has really aged well. Wish I had more!

2/27/2015 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

big robust Aussie shiraz. Give this one a few years and it will be even better!

2/19/2015 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Very smooth with lots of fruit and some tannins

1/10/2015 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

This blended of Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and syrah follows the Bordeaux style of wine making resulting in a nice, smooth red with some tannins and lots of fruit. The wine provides a nice finish and is great with food or by itself

1/8/2015 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Based on Dolcetto, this blend is a nice combination of Italian varietals with some tannins enhance the fruit. Drink now with your favorite Italian dish

12/27/2014 - wrmccall wrote:

After careful cellaring for 3 years, we broke this out for Christmas dinner. Definitely did not disappoint, very complex and full of fruit with some tannins. Definitely needs decanting for an hour or so to really open it up. Just wondering what more time may do for it! Nice Christmas present.

12/27/2014 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Very nice wine from the Texas High Plains! Crafted with some oak and tannins, it seems a bit more robust than it's Italian cousins which I really enjoyed.

12/12/2014 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Initially a nice nose of berries followed by berries and spices on the palate. Smooth with a nice medium-long finish. Drink now or set aside for a couple of years. It will only get better

11/30/2014 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Incredibly smooth with nice nose of strawberry and tree fruit. Finish was medium long with nice hints of spice. Wish I had more I the cellar

11/3/2014 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Limited release blend of Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet and Mataro. Powerful flavors with smooth finish. Sorry I didn't get more!

10/30/2014 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Very nice blend of Shiraz and Cabernet with some oak and medium tannins. Great by itself or paired with red meat or spicy foods.

9/18/2014 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

This may be made for Spec's, but look at who made it: Kim Mcpherson! Very nice bottle whether with food or by itself. Might enjoy a little more time in the bottle. Drink now -2016

9/16/2014 - wrmccall Likes this wine:

Nice, crisp and smooth. I enjoyed it chilled by itself, but it should pair nicely with seafood or salads