winesbydmac's Wine Journal Entries
Zepeda Winery (written May 07, 2015)
Wine: Winery: Ambiance:
Favorite Wine: Signature
This winery was a postage stamp in the heart of the Piney Woods section of Texas. Small but very powerful in their wines. Great place with a restful ambiance
Texas Hills Vineyard (written May 07, 2015)
Wine: Winery: Ambiance:
Favorite Wine: Barbera
Winery is a great place for getting your "Texas on". Great wines excellent staff, and a perfect setting in Texas Hill Country
Chatham Vineyards & Winery (written Sep 26, 2013)
Wine: Winery: Ambiance:
Favorite Wine: VSO Merlot and the Neptune Steel Head Chardonnay
Visiting Chatham Vineyards was like taking a tour of the past meeting the future. Down the long road and looking at the Manor House, then turning to the new modern winery was a blast from the past. The wines were superb as was the winemaker. Had my picture taken with him. What a great diamond in the rough. A must when visiting the Eastern Shore.
Sonoita Vineyards (written Nov 06, 2012)
Wine: Winery: Ambiance:
Favorite Wine: Angel Wings and Cabernet
This was our first stop on the second day of wine tasting in AZ. Not disappointed here at all. A large tasting bar with great people. Kathleen was our pouring person that morning. Good wines and moderatly priced. Made good copy for my wine blog. The outside was great place to sip and enjoy. I regret that we didn't because it was early and even no where was it 5:00. I really like the Hibiscus flower with the sparkling wine. A real different taste for sure.
Callaghan Vineyards (written Nov 06, 2012)
Wine: Winery: Ambiance:
Favorite Wine: Catlin's and Mourvedre
Doing a wine tour of the Elgin and Willcox area of Arizona Callaghan's was on the list. A working winery for sure. The tasting time is a bit odd, shutting down at 4:00PM but we made it there. The girl behing the barrels was more interested in the two boys tasting next to us, but that was ok as we got to let the wine settle in. The wines were a bit $$$ but generally good. Goldies was a washout but I did like Catlins and Mourvedre. It was good to see an actual working winery & tasting area.
Wilhelm Family Vineyards (written Oct 29, 2012)
Wine: Winery: Ambiance:
Favorite Wine: Sunset and Takara Rose and Karyls Kreation
I found this winery to be an enjoyable adventure into Arizona Wines. The Tasting Room was a pleasure to be in and the views are breathtaking. I had the pleasure of talking with Karyl the Owner. Her knowlege and understanding what it takes to run a winery is overwhelming. She is talented and if you can pin her down a person to take a sip with.
Fabbioli Cellars (written Sep 09, 2012)
Wine: Winery: Ambiance:
Favorite Wine: Chambourcin/ Chardonnay
As a wine blogger, I have to say Fabbioli was a great choice. A bit of off road drive but well worth the trip. Sat around the fire pit and made some great friends there. People from Long Island NY. Be back again for sure.