Sangiovese – 2014
The Sangiovese category featured 12 wines (12 producers and 3 single vineyards) that came from grapes sourced from across the state; eight (67%) were appellated Texas and four (33%) from the Texas High Plains. The average prices of the wines submitted was $24, which ranged from $15 to $43 and included the following: 1 from the 2007 vintage, 1 from 2010, 4 from 2011, 5 from 2012 and 1 was from the 2013 vintage.
The Top 5 Rated Sangioveses:
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Flat Creek Estate, Texas, ‘Super Texan’ 2012 – Highly Recommended – $20
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Duchman Family Winery, Texas High Plains, Reddy Vineyard, Sangiovese, 2011 – Highly Recommended – $25
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McPherson Cellars, Texas, Sangiovese, 2012 – Highly Recommended – $16
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Wedding Oak Winery, Texas High Plains, Sangiovese, 2012 – Recommended – $30
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William Chris Vineyards, Texas, Sangiovese, 2012 – Recommended – $43