These wines were judged favorites by the sommeliers and wine experts at the first Texas Sommelier Tasting program in January 2011. Many of these wines are from Fort Worth wineries or from wineries that can be visited in a day trip from Fort Worth. You can also pick up these wines at local wine shops or at Whole Foods or Central Market.
Chardonnay
Llano Estacado, 2009 Unoaked Chardonnay
Fall Creek Vineyards, 2009 Chardonnay
Viognier
Lone Oak Winery, 2010 Viognier
Brennan Vineyards, 2009 Viognier
Blanc du Bois
Haak Vineyards and Winery, 2010 Dry Blanc du Bois
Lone Oak Winery, 2010 Blanc du Bois
Enoch's Stomp, 2009 Off-Dry Blanc du Bois
Haak Vineyards and Winery, 2010 Semi-Sweet Blanc du Bois
Pinot Grigio
Texas Hills Vineyard, 2008 Pinot Grigio
Riesling
Bell Mountain Vineyards, 2007 Late Harvest Riesling
Other Whites
Duchman Family Winery, 2009 Vermentino
Llano Estacado, 2009 Viviana
Landon Winery, 2010 Gewurztraminer
Rosé
Driftwood Estate Winery, 2010 Dry Rosé
McPherson Cellars, 2009 Rosé of Syrah
Messina Hof Wine Cellars, 2010 Sophia Marie Rosé
Rhone and Bordeaux Blends
Becker Vineyards, 2009 Prairie Rotie
Inwood Estates Vineyards, 2006 Magellan
Messina Hof Wine Cellars, 2006 Paulo Bordeaux Blend
Merlot
Grape Creek Vineyards, 2008 Merlot
Pedernales Cellars, 2008 Merlot
Syrah
Brennan Vineyards, 2007 Syrah
Petite Syrah
Torre di Pietra Vineyards, 2008 Petite Syrah
Tempranillo/Tempranillo Blends
Inwood Estates Vineyards, 2008 Cornelius
Inwood Estates Vineyards, 2007 Tempranillo-Cabernet
Pedernales Cellars, 2008 Tempranillo
Red Caboose Winery and Vineyard, 2007 Tempranillo
La Buena Vida Vineyards-Springtown, 2005 Smith Estate Tempranillo
Cabernet Sauvignon
Crump Valley Vineyards, 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
Brennan Vineyards, 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
Kiepersol Estates Winery, 2007 Texas Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Blends
Brushy Creek Vineyards, NV Trois Amis
Pedernales Cellars, 2008 Kuhlken Vineyards Reserve
Red Caboose Winery and Vineyard, 2008 Lenoir/Tempranillo
Sandstone Cellars, 2009 X
Llano Estacado, 2007 Viviano
Fall Creek Vineyards, 2006 Meritus
Other Reds
Duchman Family Winery, 2009 Dolcetto
Duchman Family Winery, 2009 Montepulciano
Messina Hof Wine Cellars, 2009 Private Reserve Cabernet Franc
Sandstone Cellars, 2009 VII
Dessert/Port
Enoch's Stomp, 2009 Sweet Lenoir
Grape Creek Vineyards, NV Port
Pleasant Hill Winery, NV Tawny Rosso Forte
Texas Hills Vineyard, 2008 Moscato
Stone House Vineyard, NV Scheming Beagle Port
McPherson Cellars, NV Chansa Solera Reserva Sherry
Enoch's Stomp, 2009 Ellen's Sweet Song
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