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2015

Robert Clay

Sangiovese, Single Barrel, B 15 02 MDV SAN, Grand Reserve

This Robert Clay Sangiovese from Mandola Vineyards, which was ripped out sadly, produced from a single barrel of the 2015 vintage and aged for 65 months in French oak, presents a truly unique and intriguing rendition of the variety. At the pull of the cork, the wine is fresh and currant-driven, and builds with air into an unmistakably Port-like power, which is quite rare—and fascinating—for Sangiovese. Bone dry on the finish and with a sherry-like quality, and with more air it offers toasty nutty notes and currant fruit flavors, complemented by rich spice cake nuances. This is truly a one-of-a-kind expression of Sangiovese.

2019

Terra Trails Winery

Buena Suerte Vineyard, Sangiovese

The Terra Trails Winery Buena Suerte Vineyards Sangiovese from the Texas High Plains AVA presents a vibrant profile with crunchy, tart red cranberry and strawberry fruit, all laced with subtle vanilla and toffee notes. Medium-bodied, it features firm, taut tannins that are mineral-laced, adding structure and depth.

2020

Kerrville Hills Winery

Arie Y Sol (Air and Sun) Sangiovese

Sourced from 29-year-old vines at Newsom Vineyards, this 100% Brunello clone Sangioveseis aged for 26 months in a combination of 30% new American oak and neutral French and American barrels, and displays impressive complexity and balance. The wine opens with high-toned, bright cherry aromas, complemented by dried floral notes and hints of brown spices. Medium- to full-bodied, it features firm, taut, and grippy tannins, enriched by savory notes of charcuterie, tobacco, and leather. The finish is long and layered, with cherry pit and spiced plum adding depth.

2021

Llano Estacado

Kubacak Vineyards, Sangiovese Classico

The Kubacak Vineyards Sangiovese Classico from the Texas High Plains is a meaty, savory red, infused with white pepper aromas. Medium-bodied with intense character, it shows hints of pressed wildflowers, green olives, and ends with a very dry finish.

2021

Meierstone Vineyards

Sangiovese

Irresistibly drinkable, Meierstone Vineyard’s Sangiovese from the Texas High Plains shows vibrant cranberry and cherry fruit character. Espresso bean, mocha, and vanilla bean notes add some complexity, all carried through delicously to a medium-bodied finish.

2021

Michael Ros

Sangiovese

The 2021 Sangiovese from Michael Ros Vineyard in the Texas High Plains bursts from the glass with red currant fruits, complemented by green tobacco, spices, sage, and underbrush aromas. The palate is framed by firm, taut, muscular tannins, leading to a mineral-rich finish.

2021

Sapien Wines

Sangiovese

This is a thoroughly inviting Sangiovese—not trying to mimic Tuscany, but proudly rooted in the wild, sun-soaked landscapes of Santa Barbara County. Ripe cherry and blackberry fruit lead the way, wrapped in notes of dried tobacco leaf. The palate is defined by pixelated tannins that gently grip and scatter across the tongue, ultimately resolving into a juicy, tangy acid tension,

2021

Signor

Sangiovese

Fermented in open-top vessels and aged for 18–24 months in mostly neutral French oak, this wine is light and red-fruited, showing high-toned, dusty minerality with firm, taut tannins that build grip and dryness on the finish. It’s a lean, structured expression that will likely gain volume and depth in future vintages with winemaker Michael Barton now at the helm—definitely one to watch for subsequent vintages.

2022

3 Steves Winery

Townsend Ranch Reserve Sangiovese

This wine club–exclusive Sangiovese opens with an earthy, savory nose layered with red fruits, dried orange peel, vanilla, and a touch of cherry liqueur. The medium- to full-bodied palate delivers sinewy, extracted red cherry fruit wrapped in bright, almost crunchy acidity. -JR

2022

Elisa Christopher Wines

Letkeman Vineyards, Sangiovese

Elisa Christopher Wines’ Letkeman Family Vineyard Sangiovese from the Texas High Plains opens with distinctive aromas of green tobacco, cedarwood, and spices. Medium-bodied, it features mineral-laced tannins that are intensely grippy, providing a solid structure. The wine finishes with a bright, herbaceous character.

2022

Kriselle Cellars

Sangiovese

This Sangiovese explodes out of the glass with tart cherry fruit interlaced with espresso bean and salted dark cacao. On the palate, it’s juicy and vibrant, with tart cherry framed by rustic tannins that build to a bold, dry finish. There’s plenty to love in the upfront juiciness, and with those powerful back-end tannins and soaring acid grip, you’ll want salty cheeses or cured meats alongside this expressive red.

2022

Ron Yates

Phillips Vineyard, Sanigovese

Ron Yates’ 2022 Sangiovese from Phillips Vineyard in the Texas High Plains offers vibrant, crunchy red currant fruits, complemented by notes of sagebrush and aromatic lime zest. Light- to medium-bodied, the wine is framed by super intense tannins that grip the palate, leading to a finish marked by a powerful limestone minerality.

2023

3 Steves Winery

Sangiovese

Sourced from the Grimes Vineyard, this Sangiovese sees less barrel aging than most of 3 Steves’ reds, aiming to capture a fresher, more vibrant take on the variety. The nose is lifted and inviting, with bright notes of tobacco and cherry. On the medium-bodied palate, spicy red fruit flavors mingle with a subtle hint of coconut, bringing charm and approachability. Delicious, affable, and easy to like. -JR

2023

Kalasi Cellars

Narra Vineyards, Sangiovese Rosé

Made from early-picked grapes, with larger berries and lighter skins, this rosé undergoes pressing directly at the vineyard before being transported to the winery. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, followed by six months of aging in tank before bottling. With a modest 12% alcohol and a light orange hue from brief skin contact, this wine is vibrant and refreshing. It offers bright red berry and high-toned melon fruit notes, layered with savory herbal undertones. The palate is defined by a tart, racy acid backbone that leads to a dry, crisp finish. Sourced entirely from Kalasi’s Narra Vineyards estate in the Texas High Plains, this wine is a delightful, a versatile and engaging expression of its unique terroir.

2023

Meredith Margaret Wines

Sangiovese Rosé

Sourced from the Legacy Vineyard in the Texas High Plains, this 100% Sangiovese is hand-picked and crafted with a direct press of the skins before fermentation and aging in neutral vessels for a few months prior to bottling. The nose is captivating, offering aromas of strawberry panna cotta, pressed lavender, and dried Texas purple sage. On the palate, it delivers vibrant tension, featuring crunchy blood orange notes, grapefruit zest, and cherry pit, underscored by a subtle hint of crushed granite stone.

2023

Meredith Margaret Wines

Seifer Vineyard Sangiovese

A delicious Sangiovese that builds beautifully in the glass, showing ripe cherry and strawberry fruit alongside brown baking spices and well-integrated cedar from new oak. Currant and cassis notes add depth, while crisp, crunchy tannins frame the palate. The finish is long and layered with loamy earth and a touch of underbrush.

2023

Michael Ros

Sangiovese Rose

Sourced from the Michael Ros Vineyard in the Texas High Plains, the Michael Ros Winery Sangiovese Rosé is a beautifully lean and focused pink. It offers delicate notes of candied watermelon, strawberry, and cherry pit, accented by subtle hints of straw and white pepper. It’s light, bright, and brimming with pleasing tension.

2023

Rivenburgh Wine

Lahey Vineyard Sangiovese Rosé

This Sangiovese Rosé is quite complex, with lovely cherry fruit aromatics mingling with notes of licorice and aniseed. Dried fruit tones emerge with air, adding depth to the richer, creamier core. A fine-boned acidity and a taut, mineral finish provide structure and lift, while gentle tannic tension frames the wine beautifully. Aged for 12 months in neutral oak.

Vintage

Wine

Type

Color

Rating

$

2015

Producer

Name

This Robert Clay Sangiovese from Mandola Vineyards, which was ripped out sadly, produced from a single barrel of the 2015 vintage and aged for 65 months in French oak, presents a truly unique and intriguing rendition of the variety. At the pull of the cork, the wine is fresh and currant-driven, and builds with air into an unmistakably Port-like power, which is quite rare—and fascinating—for Sangiovese. Bone dry on the finish and with a sherry-like quality, and with more air it offers toasty nutty notes and currant fruit flavors, complemented by rich spice cake nuances. This is truly a one-of-a-kind expression of Sangiovese.

2019

Producer

Name

The Terra Trails Winery Buena Suerte Vineyards Sangiovese from the Texas High Plains AVA presents a vibrant profile with crunchy, tart red cranberry and strawberry fruit, all laced with subtle vanilla and toffee notes. Medium-bodied, it features firm, taut tannins that are mineral-laced, adding structure and depth.

2020

Producer

Name

Sourced from 29-year-old vines at Newsom Vineyards, this 100% Brunello clone Sangioveseis aged for 26 months in a combination of 30% new American oak and neutral French and American barrels, and displays impressive complexity and balance. The wine opens with high-toned, bright cherry aromas, complemented by dried floral notes and hints of brown spices. Medium- to full-bodied, it features firm, taut, and grippy tannins, enriched by savory notes of charcuterie, tobacco, and leather. The finish is long and layered, with cherry pit and spiced plum adding depth.

2021

Producer

Name

The Kubacak Vineyards Sangiovese Classico from the Texas High Plains is a meaty, savory red, infused with white pepper aromas. Medium-bodied with intense character, it shows hints of pressed wildflowers, green olives, and ends with a very dry finish.

2021

Producer

Name

Irresistibly drinkable, Meierstone Vineyard’s Sangiovese from the Texas High Plains shows vibrant cranberry and cherry fruit character. Espresso bean, mocha, and vanilla bean notes add some complexity, all carried through delicously to a medium-bodied finish.

2021

Producer

Name

The 2021 Sangiovese from Michael Ros Vineyard in the Texas High Plains bursts from the glass with red currant fruits, complemented by green tobacco, spices, sage, and underbrush aromas. The palate is framed by firm, taut, muscular tannins, leading to a mineral-rich finish.

2021

Producer

Name

This is a thoroughly inviting Sangiovese—not trying to mimic Tuscany, but proudly rooted in the wild, sun-soaked landscapes of Santa Barbara County. Ripe cherry and blackberry fruit lead the way, wrapped in notes of dried tobacco leaf. The palate is defined by pixelated tannins that gently grip and scatter across the tongue, ultimately resolving into a juicy, tangy acid tension,

2021

Producer

Name

Fermented in open-top vessels and aged for 18–24 months in mostly neutral French oak, this wine is light and red-fruited, showing high-toned, dusty minerality with firm, taut tannins that build grip and dryness on the finish. It’s a lean, structured expression that will likely gain volume and depth in future vintages with winemaker Michael Barton now at the helm—definitely one to watch for subsequent vintages.

2022

Producer

Name

This wine club–exclusive Sangiovese opens with an earthy, savory nose layered with red fruits, dried orange peel, vanilla, and a touch of cherry liqueur. The medium- to full-bodied palate delivers sinewy, extracted red cherry fruit wrapped in bright, almost crunchy acidity. -JR

2022

Producer

Name

Elisa Christopher Wines’ Letkeman Family Vineyard Sangiovese from the Texas High Plains opens with distinctive aromas of green tobacco, cedarwood, and spices. Medium-bodied, it features mineral-laced tannins that are intensely grippy, providing a solid structure. The wine finishes with a bright, herbaceous character.

2022

Producer

Name

This Sangiovese explodes out of the glass with tart cherry fruit interlaced with espresso bean and salted dark cacao. On the palate, it’s juicy and vibrant, with tart cherry framed by rustic tannins that build to a bold, dry finish. There’s plenty to love in the upfront juiciness, and with those powerful back-end tannins and soaring acid grip, you’ll want salty cheeses or cured meats alongside this expressive red.

2022

Producer

Name

Ron Yates’ 2022 Sangiovese from Phillips Vineyard in the Texas High Plains offers vibrant, crunchy red currant fruits, complemented by notes of sagebrush and aromatic lime zest. Light- to medium-bodied, the wine is framed by super intense tannins that grip the palate, leading to a finish marked by a powerful limestone minerality.

2023

Producer

Name

Sourced from the Grimes Vineyard, this Sangiovese sees less barrel aging than most of 3 Steves’ reds, aiming to capture a fresher, more vibrant take on the variety. The nose is lifted and inviting, with bright notes of tobacco and cherry. On the medium-bodied palate, spicy red fruit flavors mingle with a subtle hint of coconut, bringing charm and approachability. Delicious, affable, and easy to like. -JR

2023

Producer

Name

Made from early-picked grapes, with larger berries and lighter skins, this rosé undergoes pressing directly at the vineyard before being transported to the winery. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, followed by six months of aging in tank before bottling. With a modest 12% alcohol and a light orange hue from brief skin contact, this wine is vibrant and refreshing. It offers bright red berry and high-toned melon fruit notes, layered with savory herbal undertones. The palate is defined by a tart, racy acid backbone that leads to a dry, crisp finish. Sourced entirely from Kalasi’s Narra Vineyards estate in the Texas High Plains, this wine is a delightful, a versatile and engaging expression of its unique terroir.

2023

Producer

Name

Sourced from the Legacy Vineyard in the Texas High Plains, this 100% Sangiovese is hand-picked and crafted with a direct press of the skins before fermentation and aging in neutral vessels for a few months prior to bottling. The nose is captivating, offering aromas of strawberry panna cotta, pressed lavender, and dried Texas purple sage. On the palate, it delivers vibrant tension, featuring crunchy blood orange notes, grapefruit zest, and cherry pit, underscored by a subtle hint of crushed granite stone.

2023

Producer

Name

A delicious Sangiovese that builds beautifully in the glass, showing ripe cherry and strawberry fruit alongside brown baking spices and well-integrated cedar from new oak. Currant and cassis notes add depth, while crisp, crunchy tannins frame the palate. The finish is long and layered with loamy earth and a touch of underbrush.

Vintage

Wine

Type

Rating

$

2015

2015 Robert Clay Sangiovese, B 15 02 MDV SAN, Single Barrel

Still Wine

$

2019

2019 Terra Trails Winery Buena Suerte Vineyard, Sangiovese

Still

N/A

2020

2020 Kerrville Hills Winery Arie Y Sol (Air and Sun) Sangiovese

Still Wine

$

2021

2021 Llano Estacado Kubacak Vineyards, Sangiovese Classico

Still

$$

2021

2021 Meierstone Vineyards Sangiovese

Still

$

2021

2021 Michael Ros Sangiovese

Still Wine

$

2021

2021 Sapien Wines Sangiovese

Still Wine

N/A

2021

2021 Signor Sangiovese

-

$

2022

2022 3 Steves Winery Townsend Ranch Reserve Sangiovese

Still Wine

$$

2022

2022 Elisa Christopher Wines Letkeman Vineyards, Sangiovese

Still

$

2022

2022 Kriselle Cellars Sangiovese

Still Wine

N/A

2022

2022 Ron Yates Phillips Vineyard, Sanigovese

Still

N/A

2023

2023 3 Steves Winery Sangiovese

Still Wine

$

2023

2023 Kalasi Cellars Narra Vineyards, Sangiovese Rosé

Still

$

2023

2023 Meredith Margaret Wines Sangiovese Rosé

Still

N/A

2023

2023 Meredith Margaret Wines Seifer Vineyard Sangiovese

-

$

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