October 2016 Connoisseur

Haak Malbec

Tip your hat and raise your glass to Texas Wine Month! Haak is the first and only winery and only commercial vineyard in Galveston. And they have delicately mastered the union of Old and New World wine styles. This Malbec provides a soft, lush structure that is balanced with strong fruit flavors.

Helpful Highlights

2016-10-haak Origin Texas
Region Galveston
Aroma Black cherries, red plums and blackberries with a subtle hint of sweet toasty oak
Taste Full-bodied with a rich and juicy finish
ABV 13%

Goldbelly Chardonnay

Chardonnay is one of the most popular wines in the world, known for its crisp taste and inviting notes of vanilla, apple and buttery oak. Goldbelly hits all the right notes with this Chardonnay. Spec’s experts give it a score of 93.

Helpful Highlights

2016-10-goldbelly Origin California
Region Russian River Valley
Aroma Melon, oak and vanilla
Taste Well-balanced with a long, smooth finish
ABV 14.3%

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