Liquid Lonestar honors the top Texas wines made available to the public (non-wine club members) for 2023. If you get a chance to pick up one of these, definitely do it! I am a little late getting this one out, but I wanted to make sure I captured 2023 Texas Wine. I’ll work harder to get the 10 best wines for 2024 out earlier! Also, due to timing, these wines may or may not still be available for purchase.
I want to make it clear these reviews and awards are not AI generated and are the results of my personal visit and tasting at every winery I review. It will take some time to get to everyone, but so far, I have done more than 30 reviews of wineries.
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#1 Siboney Cellars Quatre Rouges (2020)
From Siboney Cellars, A blend of Tempranillo, Cabernet, Merlot, Petit Verdot – Artfully Blended. Every bottle from Siboney Cellars is 100% Texas Wine. Hand crafted and aged with the passion it deserves, and the time it requires. This one is exceptional and tops our list of best of 2023.
$42
#2 Pedernales Cellars Viognier
From Pedernales Cellars, this is an amazing and unique dry Viognier with notes of Candied Pineapple, Kiwi, Pear, and Golden Delicious Apple
Was $32 (now out of stock)
#3 Grape Creek Cuvee Blanc
Of the many wines from Grape Creek, this refreshing white wine has a silky-smooth texture, hint of fruits and a tantalizing finish. It is a blend of Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Albariño, Viognier and Muscat Canelli.
$37.65
This refreshing white wine has a silky-smooth texture, hint of fruits and a tantalizing finish. It is a blend of Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Albariño, Viognier and Muscat Canelli.
$37.65
#4 William Chris Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre has come to be almost synonymous with William Chris Vineyards. Each year William Chris tops the charts on the quality of their Mourvèdres. Best paired with red meats.
$56
#5 Airis ‘Ele Viognier
Another viognier making the list is a refreshing, lush, and elegant vintage from Eiris ‘Ele Vineyards.
$35
#6 Adega Vinho Mandachuva
This wine From Adego Vinho (“Wine Cellar” in Portuguese) is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Sirah and is really good. Notes of black cherry. I debated on including it due to it being a wine club only offering, but I believe you could twist their arm and get bottle. BTW, Mandachuva is Portuguese for “Big Boss”.
$48
#7 Becker Vineyards Ranger Hays
As one of the oldest wineries in the Texas Hill Country, Becker Vineyards is probably always going to have a top ten contender. Malbec, Mourvèdre and Petit Verdot create the dark fruit backbone, creating a wine as captivating as its inspiration. Dark ripe plums stewed mixed red fruits, bright acidity, medium tannins will excite your palate.
$50
Malbec, Mourvèdre and Petit Verdot create the dark fruit backbone, creating a wine as captivating as its inspiration. Dark ripe plums stewed mixed red fruits, bright acidity, medium tannins will excite your palate.
$50
#8 Carter Creek Maverick
Maverick is a blend of West Texas grown, Rhône varietals. The blend is five different varietals, including: Carignane, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Counoise and Cinsault. Expect fresh berries and acidity on the palate. Try this one from Carter Creek or go for the Cabernet Sauvignon which was so close to making the list!
$39
#9 Siboney Carmenere
Another one from Siboney Cellars, this one was offered up later in 2023 and is the first Carmenere from Siboney Cellars. I tried it during the barrel tasting and was intrigued, but not impressed. However, once bottling completed and the wine came available, it certainly impressed!
$52
#10 Narrow Path Estate Tempranillo
This Tempranillo is what all Tempranillo’s should strive to be. Narrow Path Winery is a smaller, boutique winery, but their wines are awesome, including this one.
$45
About the Author
A native of Texas, Ken “Texan” Pierce is a renowned alcohol aficionado with decades of experience in the Texas wine, whiskey, and beer industry. With a vast number of alcohol production resources right in his back yard in the Texas Hill Country, Ken has made it his mission to promote and advance the Texas winemaking, distilling, and brewing industry across the country. Ken holds certifications from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) for wine and is a Certified Texas Wine Ambassador. His ability to identify tasting notes and pairings makes him a respected authority within alcohol enthusiast circles. When he’s not reviewing the latest craft spirits, you can find Ken playing his guitar, trying to sing, and sipping on a Texas libation.