February is a Time for Sweetness
by Russ Kane, wine writer, blogger and aficionado
www.vintagetexas.com
February 14th, Valentine’s Day is coming and it’s time for a dollop of sweetness, not only in terms of emotion towards our significant others, but also in a taste of wine. What better way to make our lips curl up into a smile, but with the honeyed delicacy of a sip or two of sweet wine?
Duchman Family Winery, Moscato (Texas) 2009
This white wine from Duchman Family Winery (Driftwood, TX – www.duchmanfamilywinery.com) is semi-sweet, medium bodied with soothing aromatics of baked peaches and apricots with a hint of orange zest. If that wasn’t enough, it also offers something more: a lingering floral note on a clean crisp finish. Chill and sip this versatile wine during an intimate moment, pair it with spicy Pan Asian cuisine or foods rich with Latin spices, or allow it to accompany fruit pastries and desserts.
Saddlehorn Winery, Black Spanish Sweet Table Wine (Texas) Non-Vintage
Sweet red wine is something of a Texas tradition and, if it’s done right, it can be mighty fine. This wine from Saddlehorn Winery (Burton, TX – www.saddlehornwinery.com) is made from a light pressing of Black Spanish (Lenoir) grapes grown in southeastern Texas. It features aromas and flavors of black cherry and mulberry in a crisp, semi-sweet style. This wine can be served at room temperature or slightly chilled and paired with a selection of flavorful cheeses or with fun-filled foods such as pizza, barbecue or burgers off the grill.
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Russ Kane has covered activities in the Texas wine industry for over a decade with articles in selected local and regional publications. He blogs regularly at www.vintagetexas.com/blog where he describes his travels around Texas, associated meet-ups and wine tasting experiences.
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