2007 McPherson Cellars Hook, Line, & Sinker White
Earlier this week, my wife brought home a bottle of 2007 Hook, Line, & Sinker White Wine from McPherson Cellars. While the label defers from McPherson’s recognized label, just the name McPherson contains significant credentials. Wine Enthusiasts familiar with Texas wines recognize the name McPherson and the legacy that accompanies it. Dr. Clinton “Doc” McPherson is recognized as a pioneer of of the modern Texas wine industry. Kim McPherson, “Doc’s” son, has been made his own mark over the last 30 years. Kim has been the winemaker at Llano Estacado Winery and Cape Rock Winery before starting his own winery, McPherson Cellars Winery, to Honor his father.
According to the McPherson Cellars Winery website, the Hook, Line, & Sinker labeled wines indulges Kim’s “whimsical and irreverent personality while maintaining his commitment to making only high quality wines at affordable prices.” Recognition of this quality is evident with the 2007 HLS White garnering a bronze medal at the 2009 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ International Wine Competition. The 2007 HLS White wine is an intriguing blend of all-Texas white grapes – French Colombard, Viognier, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Sauvgnon Blanc. In an interview in the Dallas Morning News Easts Blog (November 19, 2008), Kim indicated he modeled HLS White after the Southeast Australia wine, Shoofly’s “Buzz Cut” which has a blend of 35% Vignier, 26% Rieslin, 16% Chardonnay, 12% Verdelho, and 6% Semillon.
This is a nice subtle wine. It has a hint of fruity or tropical notes, but these are balanced by it’s crisp dry tones.
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