1. Presented by Beth Hagler
Texas Wine Tasting
Presented by Beth Hagler
May 22, 2016

2. Thank You Silver Coast

3. Future Chapter Events
June 19th Two Amigo Wines presented by the Krauts
July No Meeting
July 8th Que Syrah Sirah (Southport)
Aug 12th Vertical Variations (Southport)
Aug 28th High End Wines
Sept 18th Rose’
Oct 23rd TBD
Nov No Meeting
Dec 11th TBD

4. AWS and Chapter News
MOCC raised over $31K from its Wine Fest 2016 event.
Need your input for our December Meeting.
Please insure that you sign in at each meeting.
McPherson Cellars Winery and Brennan Vineyards, do ship to North Carolina.

5. In Memoriam

6. Texas Wine Country

7. Texas Wine Country - History
Texas is one of the oldest wine growing states.
In the 1650s, Franciscan priests planted Mission vines in West Texas, near modern day El Paso.
Prohibition virtually eliminated Texas' wine industry, which didn't experience a revival until the 1970s.
A quarter of Texas' 254 counties still having dry laws on the books.
Horticulturist Thomas Munson used Texas vines to create hundreds of hybrid grapes and conducted research in finding root stock immune to the Phylloxera epidemic, which saved the French wine industry from total ruin.

8. Texas Wine Country - Climate
Texas is divided into three main wine growing regions with a vast range of diversity and microclimates.
Most Texas grapes are grown in the high plains area around Lubbock Tx.
Harvest time in Texas is normally around the end of July, two months earlier than in California and three months earlier than most of the wine regions in France.

9. Texas Wine Country - Wine
There are more than 200 wineries in Texas, producing around 4,100 tons of wine, making it the tenth-largest wine producing state in the nation. (2012)
The University of Texas System is the largest wine producer in the state with over 1,000 acres planted .
Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay have the highest number of plantings.
Merlot, Syrah, and Muscat Canelli are also leading varietals in acreage planted.
Texas is also home to Zinfandel, Tempranillo, Sangiovese, and Viognier plantings.

10. Today’s Wines 2014 Viognier Reserve from Pedernales Cellars
Country Peach from Fat Ass Winery
Texas Rose’ from Becker Vineyards
Fat Ass Merlot
2013 Tempranillo Reserve from Pedernales Cellars
2010 Texas Syrah from Kerrville Hills Winery
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon from Kerrville Hills Winery

11. Pedernales Cellars
Pedernales Cellars is Texas’ premier boutique winery, producing world class wines, including benchmark Tempranillo and Viognier.
Owned and operated by a sixth generation Texas family.
Located in the picturesque Texas Hill Country in Stonewall, near Fredericksburg.
Named a top 10 vineyard by National Geographic in 2014.

12. Viognier Reserve 2014
The Viognier Reserve is one of their more celebrated wines.
The inaugural 2011 vintage won Gold at the San Francisco International Wine Comp.
2012 vintage won a Grand Gold at the Lyon International Wine Competition, the only U.S. winery to receive top honors!
The Viognier Reserve receives hands-on treatment in new French Oak for short cellaring.
The nose is a rich blend of honey, violet, acacia, and cinnamon. On the palate, you can detect vanilla, toast, and butter and an excellent balanced finish.

13. Fat Ass Winery Located in Fredericksburg Tx.
A working horse ranch and winery.
Named after their donkey Jackson who was getting to be as large as their horses.
Hence the ranch and winery were named “Fat Ass”.

14. Fat Ass Country Peach A white wine with natural peach flavors.
Pairs well with fish especially catfish. Can also be used as a desert wine.

15. Becker Vineyards
20 years of viticulture & award winning winemaking in the heart of the Texas Hill Wine Country.
Located in Stonewall Tx.
Also grow lavender.

16. Texas Rose’
This dry Texas Rose is filled with floral notes of strawberry, peach and violet.

17. Fat Ass Merlot
Pairs well with meatloaf and other red meat.

18. Tempranillo Reserve 2013
Tempranillo is a grape varietal that it perfect for Texas Terroir.
Originally from Spain's Rioja region, tempranillo thrives in the heat of the Texas summer.
Pedernales creates a variety of award winning Tempranillos, and makes it the backbone of many of its red blends.
The nose includes notes of cherry and plum along with hints of roasted hazelnut. The finish is smooth and balanced.

19. Kerrville Hills Winery
Located in Kerrville Texas
Member of the Texas Hill Country Wineries
In 2014 was named by Wine Enthusiast as one of the “10 Best Wine Travel Destinations” in the world!

20. Kerrville Hills Winery

21. 2010 Texas Syrah Kerrville Hills Winery Light ruby color
Sweet raspberry aroma
Sweet sizzling finish

22. 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Kerrville Hills Winery
Spicy dark chocolate aroma
Rich plum flavor
Hints of caramel and smoky tobacco

23. “Hide our ignorance as we will, an evening of wine soon reveals it!”
Quote of the Month
“Hide our ignorance as we will, an evening of wine soon reveals it!”
(Heraclitus)  

25. Godspeed and Best Wishes everyone!!
Till next month...be good, behave and be well.
Godspeed and Best Wishes everyone!!