Jacob's Creek Shiraz + Cabernet =Proud Aussie.

This is a dryer wine than I'm used to.
You can certainly taste a the more oaky and blackberry taste making it a bit more sweeter and dry.
This little Aussie charm is a mix of 73% Shiraz and 27% Cabernet, which gives it a nice personality.

It's supposed to have a nice transition of hints: plum with then a certain pepper hint.
 Have you ever  tried some of that chocolate mixed-in with pepper?
Well, to me this wine has subtle hints of that but with a very strong dry protagonist.

I've never really taken this much time enjoying a wine and figuring out what flavors are hidden in it 'til I started writing this blog.

Figuring it out along with my readers is what I'm planning to do. Hopefully we'll all develop into an interesting community of wine tasting foodies and give each other ideas on how to learn.

Pairings I think would go great with this wine:
 -A nice soft Gouda cheese or fondue.
-A nice thin steak with soy sauce
-Pizza with italian sausage.
-A delicious saucy pasta with any kind of hearty tomato sauce.


This is a very well-priced alternative to let's say a chilean wine but it's definitely not for the newbies just starting to take a liking to wine. It might be a bit to "acid" or "dry" for some.

I wonder sometimes, how many weird scholarships are available to go and learn about wines around the world.  I just recently learned that viticulture and enology are the degrees one can attain for and education in wine making.
I probably mentioned this on my previous blog, but I would love to have my own vineyard at one point in my life and take my time creating the most interesting and unique blends of wine.
Doesn't it sound great?

Wine Review: Llano Estacado Cabby

I've always thought being a wine maker or a wine connoisseur would be among the top jobs in the country. But it requires real training and know-how to start in this industry and a sort of delicacy for aroma and taste. 

In this blog, I'll try to bring my experiences and recently acquired knowledge 'to the table' sort to speak. I hope you enjoy some of my reviews and opinions. 

TEXAS LLANO ESTACADO

Llano Estacado is a winery in Texas with a modest line of wines: from Malbec to Moscato, their wines range on average, around $12 and the quality is sure to surpass the price.

The Llano Estacato Caberent is an exquisite blend with  just a hint of Sanviovesse. This vintage is made with mostly Texas grapes and little bit of California grape influence.

This delicious wine has a smooth entrance and then a dry kick to it. 

A bit stronger than a table wine,  with 12.9% alcohol percentage.

Like most Cabernets, we have your main components: blackberries, cedar, chocolate, coffe and more smooth textures like vanilla but this Texas native has a more lingering aroma.

 If paired, I would recommend a flavorful red meat like Moroccan Lamb Kabobs, Fettuccine Alfredo or a nice, "meaty" pizza.

The interactions between both flavors will sure be a strong, hearty Texas-sized meal to remember.

A bit about Texas Wines:

Texas has slightly different kind of grapes and sometimes unpredictable weather but also some of the most interesting wines  in the country.

Take a tour of the great Texas Wine Trail

Some vineyards grow their grapes alongside a lavender field, to infuse the aroma to the crop. The local wineries certainly carry some good pride in all of their special selections  and I highly encourage taking this great tour.

I would definitely start with the Fredericksburg area wineries and then take another trip into the northern Austin-area wineries.

Hope you enjoy!

VinoVine.