Winos' Wine Guide - Catching Up Post #wines #spirits #cocktails

Been working, fishing, and more important - chillin' and grillin'. Finished the patio extension as well. That said, been behind on our posts... so, here is a pictorial of "tastings" since we last posted. Includes food, cocktails, and wines from Strebel Creek Vineyard, Waters Edge Winery, Messina Hof, Vojais, Sonoma Coast, Yellow Tail, Girls Gone Wine, and Fish Tales.

Messina Hof Ebony Ports of Call

Had this one before. Earned a Good Rating. True to the rating from system, we bought more! Messina Hof Ebony Ports of Call is a winner for the Winos!

Brandy, Martini, and Port... Oh My... Berry Nice!

How about some Amber Select Brandy, a Martini, and Messina Hof Port Wine? Red Wine Wino says, "Sure Thing!"

• Amber Select Brandy was tasty and carries the 80 proof alcohol content. But, had Minute Maid Berry Fruit Punch and WOW! Very Tasty!
• Martini was mixed at a restaurant; was tasty but no strength... need the one's from Bar Louie!
• Messina Hof Port Wine remains a sure thing... sweet and strong alcohol content.

A little something, something for the palette... lesson learned Brandy mixed with Minute Maid Berry Punch makes an awesome cocktail. Easy mix too... two fingers of brandy in a "Rock Tumbler" glass and fill the rest with Punch! Calling this one the "Berry Nice"!

Messina Hof's Ebony Ports of Call Port Wine #portwine

Messina Hof's Ebony Ports of Call port wine continues to earn it's Good Rating from the Winos. Strong but sweet, always a good for a winter's evening chllin' in the backyard... plus the 16% Alcohol Content does not hurt!

Gaylord Texan Vineyard and Messina Hof Wines...

While out last weekend, stopped a the Gaylord Resort and spied a couple of wine things that we thought were interesting. Checked out the Vineyard that is on the resort grounds, and then saw several bottles of Messina Hof Wines that looked different than what we normally have been buying! May need to breakdown and buy a bottle or two for "tasting" purposes of course!

Messina Hof Ebony Ports of Call and Lindeman's Gentleman's Collection Cabernet Sauvignon

Here are two strong reds that the Winos liked - Messina Hof's Ebony Ports of Call and Lindeman's Gentleman's Collection Cabernet Sauvignon.

The Messina Hof Port maintained its Good Rating; Winos have had this one before and true to form they keep buying it again and again!

The Lindeman's Cabernet Sauvignon is a new one that was a pleasant surprise for the Winos. Smooth taste with no bitterness. This one easily gets a Good Rating!

PS: The Port has an alcohol content of 16%; the Cabernet comes in at 13.9%!

Messina Hof - Ebony Ports of Call

We had this one before. Have liked it in the past. This round Messina Hof''s Ebony Ports of Call get another Good Rating from the Winos!

Wine: Ebony Ports of Call
- Producer/Winery: Messina Hof
- Appellation: Texas
- Country: USA
- Grape Varieties: Not Certain
- Vintage: Not Certain
- Price: $16.00
- Alcohol Percentage: 16%

Appearance:
- Overall: Clear, Medium, Cloudy, Hazy
- Color - Reds: Purple, Ruby, Garnet, Maroon, Brown
- Color - Whites: Clear, Green, Straw, Yellow, Gold

Nose/Aroma:
- Type of Fruit: Cherry
- Non-fruit Aroma: Floral, Spicy, Herbal, Earthy, Mineral, Other
- Other? Specify: Chocolate

Taste:
- Sweetness: Dry, off-Dry, Semi-sweet, Sweet
- Body: Light, Medium, Full
- Tastes like it smells? Yes / No
- If no, what is the taste?
- Oak: None, Some, Plenty
- Structure/Acidity: Fruity, Medium, Acid-sharp
- Tannin: Low, Medium, High

Assessment: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Additional notes:

Winos Rating: Bad, Neutral, Good
- White Wine Wino - Buy again? Yes / No
- Red Wine Wino - Buy Again? Yes / No

Messina Hof - Ebony Ports of Call,

Had this one before from Texas Winery Messina Hof. It's a strong Port Wine they call Ebony Ports of Call. Still sweet, tasty, and strong at 16% Alcohol Content.  Both agree again to purchase again.  It gets a Good Rating easily!

Messina Hof Ebony Ports of Call

Here is one from a Texas Winery near the Winos Alma Mater.  Messina Hof Winery's offering of a Port Wine they call Ebony Ports of Call.  Sweet, tasty, and strong at 16% Alcohol Content.  Red Wine Wino is happy with it!  White Wine Wino likes it sweetness!  Both agree to purchase again.  It gets a Good Rating easily!

Messina Hof Beau and White Zinfandel

Two more from Messina Hof.  The Beau and the White Zinfandel.  More Good Ratings from the Winos.  Even better that they are on the strong end in alcohol content!