MCBEE'S WINE DIARY: It's Good to See Old Friends

THE MCBEE WINE BLOG DIARY

My mother, Camille McBee, partnered with Bobby G. Smith, Winemaker, in North Texas for over 30 years. Together they worked to develop a National and International name for Texas Wines. In 2009 she passed away too young, but she left behind a Texas Wine Industry that was better because of her dedication and she left a family with a deep rooted love and appreciation for wine and entertaining. This blog serves as a diary of my adventures in wine and as a lasting toast to my mother. -Cheers!

This blog is NOT intended to be the authority on tasting notes, or a professional guide for wine experts; it's simply a place for me to share some of my opinions and findings about wine with my friends and other wine lovers.

I truly hope you will use this blog to help you the next time you are thinking about what to buy at the wine store or deciding what to order at a local restaurant or when you travel to the wine country. ENJOY!

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

It's Good to See Old Friends

Met my old friend Price for a drink at Houston's in Preston Center last night. He had arrived early and already had his selection picked out. He was having the Mi Sueno Cabernet / Syrah blend and he suggested I do the same. It was $16 a glass, but honestly I didn't find it all that impressive. It was peppery, almost reminded me of a Malbec. It was a bit musty, but had a lot of fruit and tanic taste. It grew on me and Price and I were surprised by the amount of sediment left in our glasses at the end.

For my second glass I chose the Chappellet Mountain Cuvee, $15 per glass. This was much more my speed... ahhhh a Bordeaux Blend. Big oaked fruit with a hint of chocolate. This is a pretty popular wine and I have it quite often so I knew what to expect, this one is consistently a good choice. Of this "by the glass" choices at Houston's, this is the one I suggest.

Price, thanks for the conversation and the drinks!