Brad Jensen

9.4

Musk, Holly berries and bramble, pine needles, iron, velvet, driftwood, hints of coffee and bold red meat. There’s berries in there, red, lush, ripe and dark, but it’s so well integrated into the perfume (and it is perfume) that it’s impossible to separate them. Like a thin spread of preserves and dank basement. Palate has that lean nature of Syrah, between medium and light bodied, tannins present, but molded well into the palate, not ostentatious. Lush, silky dark red and black fruits roll forth, along with some charcoal, graphite, blood, and iron. — 5 days ago

with Tiva

Maritza I M

10

Had it first at @grapetownvineyard near #fredericksburg and bought the bottle. Had our perfect occasion to open it up and it didn’t disappoint. Medium to full body, not sweet but certainly not on the drier side either—just perfectly balanced with flavor palate of cherry, oak, plum, and blackberry notes. Went well with brick oven pizza after a long day of moving into my honey’s new home. Definitely going to Driftwood, Texas to visit the actual vineyard soon. Great for gifting, special occasions, and romantic evenings. — 2 years ago

with Christopher

Deborah Lyman

9.1

Bold TX red. — 3 years ago

Brad Jensen

9.2

This is a big one, bold, juicy, with real presence of the 16% alcohol despite the age. Nose of blackberry, pine wood, vanilla, band-aid, somewhat musty clothes, and cacao. The age is definitely there in the musk and dustiness, but it’s unclear what to expect with a beast like this. Full bodied, dark purple/red and deep color, but no sense of the age in the color. Palate shows more of the age, deep chocolate notes, overripe plum, driftwood, slate and some malo-like milky elements. The alcohol is definitely there, with a finish like menthol, softened but present, well integrated tannins, with those Chico-raspberry like hints lingering for a long time into a finish that’s round and somewhat meaty. Weirdly, VERY strangely, tastes a little bit like skin. — 2 months ago

Alethea

9.7

Light and delicious — 2 years ago

Brad Jensen

9.6

Absolutely gorgeous and unique. For a 23yo wine the complexity on the nose and palate is still bumpin, and the tannins are silky and smooth, with a little grab here and there just to let you know it’s past. Nose of rich dark berries, old driftwood (from Collin) with a medium body that’s fruit forward, somewhat smoky, and beautifully balanced with hints of dried herbs, and sage. Absolutely amazing. — 2 years ago

Greg Gibson ✔

9.6

𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘆 – 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗗𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲́
📍Texas Hill Country | 13.5% ABV

💫 Crisp. Dry. Unapologetically Texan.

This rosé walks the line between porch pounder and pink power suit. Pale salmon in the glass with clean, lean fruit—think strawberry skin, watermelon rind, and a whiff of West Texas wind. Bone dry but bright, with just enough acidity to cut through BBQ or stand solo at golden hour.

Finishes clean, slightly herbal, and refreshingly grown-up. No sugar, no fluff—just cowboy boots in a ballet class.

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One-liner: “Texan charm in rosé form—dry, crisp, and not here to make small talk.” — 8 months ago

Ted

8.9

Solid Riesling that is leaning more to the drier side — a year ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.7

Intense tropical fruit and floral aromas on the nose! Passion fruit, guava, exotic fruit cake. Then deepening to clove, nutmeg, charred walnut, driftwood, damp salty boat riggings. Long long persistent saline finish. Incredible stuff. — 2 years ago

Kristina A.

9.0

Halloween 2022, with Kathy, Tom, Jeff — 3 years ago

with Kath