1999 Bordeaux Blend Varietal/Style: 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc Origin: Sisterdale, TX Vintage: 1999 Winemaker: Danny Hernandez Rating: 13/20 Retail Price: $16

Tasting Notes: This red meritage Bordeaux was blended and lightly filtered before bottling and spent 14 months in Allier, Trocais and Nevers oak. Simple, deep black fruit flavors with a hint of spice and vanilla aroma make it a surprisingly good blend from the Lone Star State…especially at that price. (Date tasted 5/17/02.)

Profile: There's lots of history here. Established in 1988, Sister Creek Vineyards is located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country in Sisterdale. They make traditional French wines (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot) in classical Bordeaux and Burgundy styles. They produce an Italian-style Muscat Canelli. An 1885 cotton gin has been restored to house the winery. We have been following the winery since they opened and are happy to see that partners Danny Hernandez and Vernon Friesnhahn have been consistent in their journey. We took a leap of faith in recommending them in the early 1990s and are still comfortable with that choice. We look forward to drinking more easy wines from the jovial and relaxed winemaker.

Address:
1142 Sisterdale Rd. (FM 1376)
City: Sisterdale, TX
Phone: 830-324-6704/830-324-6682
Web site: www.sistercreekvineyards.com
E-mail: sistercreek@hctc.net