October 2016 Enthusiast

October 2016 Enthusiast

Becker Chardonnay

Tip your hat and raise your glass to Texas Wine Month! The Texas Hill Country is the Napa Valley of the Lone Star State, and nobody is doing more to promote Texas wine than Becker Vineyards. Their Chardonnay is a classic style, expressing more fruit and earth notes than the more modern style of oak and butter.

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2016-10-beckerchard Origin Texas
Region Hill Country
Aroma Citrus, lemon peel and gardenia
Taste Pear and green apple with balanced acid and a creamy mouthfeel
ABV 13.8%

Michel-Schlumberger Le Sage Merlot

“Le Sage,” French for “The Wise,” fittingly describes this Merlot that earned a Gold Medal at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair. It’s made with a variety of soils for depth and complexity, and a small amount of their estate Cabernet to highlight the structure and classic Merlot flavors.

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2016-10-michelschlumberger Origin California
Region Dry Creek Valley
Aroma Rich aromas of black cherry, plum and vanilla
Taste Lush, supple fruits with soft tannins and a smooth finish
ABV 14.9%