I’ve spent numerous hours traversing the wineries of California, however the operation at Texas-based William Chris shocked me immediately, with its concentrate on hospitality, a variety of tasting experiences, and — most critically — an enormous capacity to get folks out and in of the place, typically by the busload (a really uncommon sight in California wine nation).
William Chris, which we’ve reviewed right here earlier than, is predicated in Hye, close to Austin, nevertheless it sources grapes from throughout Texas — predominantly the Texas Excessive Plains, close to the panhandle.
Throughout a current go to to the attractive facility, we tasted by means of seven wines as a part of the Winemaker’s Tasting expertise. Plan a minimum of 90 minutes for those who’re rolling by means of right here for the same tasting — time strikes slower in Texas than in California. Ideas on all wines tasted comply with.
2019 William Chris Mourvedre Texas Excessive Plains – William Chris is the highest producer of mourvedre within the state, and it’s arguably its greatest wine: fairly, floral, and gently chocolatey, with an fringe of orange peel. A- / $56
2020 William Chris Malbec Texas Excessive Plains – Heavier chocolate on the nostril, with a tart, cherry-heavy spine that just about turns into candy within the end. B+ / $42
2019 William Chris Syrah Sutton County – Aged in concrete. Tight, a bit inexperienced, and minty on the end. Considerably unripe. B / $55
2015 William Chris Syrah Sutton County – A library provided as a comparability, aged in French oak. A lot bolder and extra well-rounded, nearly smoky at instances. Ample vanilla, and a few of that mint detectable within the 2019. B / $NA
2019 William Chris Tannat Texas Excessive Plains – Vivid, exhibiting touches of orange, with earth tones following. B+ / $60
2020 William Chris Enchante Texas Hill Nation – The vineyard’s flagship wine, a mix that includes 70% cabernet sauvignon. Basic construction with huge cassis, darkish chocolate and vanilla. Wealthy and whipped with licorice on the again finish. A- / $56
2015 William Chris Tempranillo Texas Hill Nation – One other library providing, this one a giant smoke bomb with a daring physique. Numerous tannin, a bit overblown ultimately. B / $NA
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