Rating 92
Style Red
Blend , Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Vintage 2019
Appellation
USA
ABV 13.3%
Price $42.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2023-03-28

Perfect For

Dinner Parties, Drinking Outside the Lines, Wine And Cheese Night

Drink If You Like

Merlot, Pinot Noir , Sangiovese

Hilmy Cellars Politics and Religion 2019 Review

What did I just taste? Erik Hilmy set out  to make the best wine in Texas ten years ago, and based on this bottle alone he and his team are well on their way. This is such a wonderful wine. The balance is undeniable. The nose is earthy and fruit-forward. This wine is not about the aromas – which are wonderful – it's about the texture. On the palate, this wine is a could of cozy with very focused, plush fruit. The acidity is just right and lifts the chewy core. It's the kind of wine that excites your senses for another sip.

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Hilmy Cellars Politics and Religion 2019
What did I just taste? Erik Hilmy set out  to make the best wine in Texas ten years ago, and based on this bottle alone he and his team are well on their way. This is such a wonderful wine. The balance is undeniable. The nose is earthy and fruit-forward. This wine is not about the aromas – which are wonderful – it's about the texture. On the palate, this wine is a could of cozy with very focused, plush fruit. The acidity is just right and lifts the chewy core. It's the kind of wine that excites your senses for another sip.

Reviewed On: 03-28-2023
92
POINTS
Hilmy Cellars Politics and Religion 2019
What did I just taste? Erik Hilmy set out  to make the best wine in Texas ten years ago, and based on this bottle alone he and his team are well on their way. This is such a wonderful wine. The balance is undeniable. The nose is earthy and fruit-forward. This wine is not about the aromas – which are wonderful – it's about the texture. On the palate, this wine is a could of cozy with very focused, plush fruit. The acidity is just right and lifts the chewy core. It's the kind of wine that excites your senses for another sip.

Reviewed On: 03-28-2023