Steve Somermeyer

9.1

Tasting very smooth now with ample fruit notes on the nose. — 3 months ago

Severn G

9.2

Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany; 25 April 2023 at Daley's On Yates, Schenectady, NY — 3 years ago

Roger Ray

9.1

Another great red blend hit from Ron Yates — 5 years ago

Michael Chelus

9.0

Apple, lemon, honey, hay, slate and peach. Great acidity and minerality. — 7 years ago

Nina Zie

9.0

Tastes as good as a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. — 8 years ago

Shay A

9.2

My last of 3 rosés from Ron Yates winery (Cinsault, Grenache, Sangiovese). Another really nice TX rosé that I think is probably one of my favorites I’ve had from TX.

This and the Cinsault are tied in score for me, both being quite enjoyable. The Cinsault was a bit more “soft” and fleshy fruit skin driven. This Sangiovese is more full fruit on nose and palate. Lots of strawberry...strawberry cream, strawberry pie (I pick up even a note of crust/yeast) and peach skin. Really nice acidity (probably a tad less than the Grenache). Sweet nectar and agave. Stone fruit. Had the most “going on” than the others. Another nice one, @Ron Yates . — 8 years ago

Roger Ray

9.1

A beautiful Ron Yates wine out of the TX Hill Country, cellared and bottled by Ron Yates in Hye, TX — 3 years ago

Severn G

9.3

Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany; 25 April 2023 at Daley's On Yates, Schenectady, NY — 3 years ago

Severn G

9.2

Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany; 25 April 2023 at Daley's On Yates, Schenectady, NY — 3 years ago

Fred Calatayud

9.4

Better on day two - living up to its Mt Veeder heritage. Bold, dark fruit abound, hint of vanilla and caramel, layers of flavor throughout. Sterling did a nice job with the bounty from Yates Vineyard. This can continue to evolve in the cellar for quite some time. — 5 years ago

Ryan Vento

9.2

First time trying anything by Ron Yates and I’m diggin’ it; this is a really solid selection and it paired well with the amazing Texas Twinkies at the Cabernet Grill here in Fredericksburg. — 8 years ago

with Krystal

Shay A

9.1

I had the ‘16 vintage of this a few months back in comparison to the Ron Yates SB. I thought the ‘16 was nice, but that the Ron Yates SB was better in every aspect. @Ron Yates told me, in his opinion, the ‘17 Spicewood was better than both the ‘16 Spicewood and the Ron Yates ‘16.

It’s 103 here in TX, and I’m sweating more than this bottle, so it’s prime SB weather.

I’m happy to report that I think I’m aligned with Ron here. In comparison to the Spicewood ‘16, the aromatics on this just jump out of the glass with tons of fruit. Kiwi, lychee, and peach...wow! Great nose. Sharp acidity highlighted by honeyed grapefruit, limestone and chalk. Well done, Ron! — 8 years ago

Shay A

9.3

My journey with TX wines continues...

YES! This is a killer effort of a Spanish varietal that is doing great here in TX! Many Spanish reds do well here, so I shouldn’t be surprised in regards to white varietals. I was skeptical at first as it was too cold...seemed like a run of the mill SauvBlanc, but this was wonderful once it warmed closer to room temp. Nose had a lot of melon, watermelon rind, honeydew, white flowers. Really nice texture from start to finish. Palate has more melon fruits, even some banana, and honeyed walnuts. Nice acidity...crisp, but not sharp. One of the best TX whites I’ve had. Very nicely done @Ron Yates ! Looks like @Shawn R and I scored this the same! — 8 years ago

Severn G

9.1

Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany; 25 April 2023 at Daley's On Yates, Schenectady, NY — 3 years ago

Severn G

9.4

Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany; 25 April 2023 at Daley's On Yates, Schenectady, NY — 3 years ago

Severn G

9.1

Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany; 25 April 2023 at Daley's On Yates, Schenectady, NY — 3 years ago

Justin Felker

9.1

From Back Roads OR wine club — 6 years ago

Henrik Poulsen

9.0

15.1% ABV.
@Delectable Wine This is a Wine Club exclusive called “Sisters”.

From such a structured Napa vintage and deriving from Mount Veeder I was expecting (and hoping for) more supporting tannins and backbone.
Too “smooth” for my liking it almost comes across as having some residual sugar?
Should find plenty of fans in the Big & Bold camp. — 8 years ago

Nina Zie

9.0

First Zin I remember enjoying. Fruity and a slightly spicy finish. — 8 years ago

Shay A

9.2

National Rosé day, so might as well enjoy the blistering TX heat with a TX rosé from @Ron Yates !

@Delectable Wine : This is the Ron Yates Grenache rosé, not the Sangiovese.

Similar in color to the RY Cinsault rosé. Smells of rhubarb tart, red and orange fruit skins, and an herbal spice which I find typical of Grenache rosés. Nice acidity, more so than the Cinsault. Floral on the palate with bing cherry & cantaloupe. — 8 years ago