Calais Winery Tempranillo La Cuvee Du Manoir Reserve Newsom Vineyards

A beautiful bottle. Like a fine aged Bordeaux. Sous Bois up front that made me feel like walking in a forest. Deep dark currants, and other dark fruits rolled across the palate. As it opened more of the deep fruits came out. Just lovely and really shows how Texas wines can age (at least when Ben Calais winemaker is involved)

This is the one that I wish I had a case of. Density and floral red dense fruity funk is off the charts. Sweet black cherry and raspberry cola rounded to the rear with a hint of black pepper. Sadly only one more left.

Made from some “ancient” Texas vines from Newsom Vineyards of the Texas High Plains AVA, this 46-month aged Tempranillo is more than worth the wait. It bleeds or rather pours a deep blood red color, and you can almost instantly smell the aromas of blackberry and dark plum with a little tobacco on the nose. You will probably want to decant for two hours for optimal experience, but after waiting this long that’s a blink of an eye. Those deep …

Very good wine. Just a bit dry, but not overly so. Refreshing actually. I find that this is a wine that can be enjoyed even in the summer months due to the balanced presentation. Not jammy, or too fruity, light tannins.

Quite solid...