OUR WINES

The defining symbol for LightCatcher is Etain, the Celtic Goddess of Light. We use her image to convey the significance of quality of the wines under this label... Simply, our best. We source 98% of our grapes from Texas vineyards - The Newsom and Canada families grow the best grapes in Texas and we are priviledged to make wine from this excellent fruit.		LightCatcher 2005 Bobcat Los Carneros Appellation      A blend of 75% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre, 5% Cabernet Franc - Pepper, currant, red raspberry, herbs, flowers, light oak. We call it Bobcat, after the wild woodland cat that is a mix of lynx and leopard (a blend!), and is beautiful, elegant and flowing - like its namesake wine. 34-
		LightCatcher 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Newsom Vineyard • Texas High Plains Appellation      Plum, black cherry, raisin, fig, tobacco, spice.... exceptionally smooth and rich, complex and delicious. Barrel aged for 30 months in a mix of American and French oak. Some say our best CabSav yet. 34-
		LightCatcher 2003 Merlot Newsom Vineyard • Texas High Plains Appellation Silver medal Silver medal Bronze medal Bronze medal Smooth, intense black cherry, vanilla, almond, raspberry, blackberry, clove, plum, fig, brown sugar, cinnamon & chocolate - this wine is a Texas original. Very aromatic cedar, mint and chocolate. Enjoy with red pastas, grilled steaks, game and lamb. 38-
		2007 LightCatcher Barrel Reserve Chardonnay Texas High Plains Appellation Canada Family Vineyard - Texas High Plains Appellation Bronze Medal - 2009 Lone Star Int'l We barrel aged a portion of the Chardonnay harvest in a new French oak Cote d'Or barrel for nine months - this is the result - a perfectly balanced, delicious wine that is not too oakey, and has wonderful flavors of pear and tropical fruits complemented by hazelnut and butterscotch. Fabulous with bacon wrapped scallops, roasted corn soup, asiago risotto. less than 2 cases remaining 45-
		2008 LightCatcher Sauvignon Blanc Sierra Foothills Appellation Made in the New Zealand style, this SauvBlanc is crisp and clean and has big flavors of grapefruit, apple and pear. Unfiltered and allowed to clear thru gravity only. The pale straw color has the faintest tinge of pale green (considered a mark of high quality sauvblancs). A terrific wine to pair with many white cheeses and cream sauces. less than 5 cases remaining 28-
		2007 LightCatcher Etain's Rose Texas High Plains Appellation Texas Reserve Grand Champion - Houston LSR 2008 Bronze medal A DRY rosé that is suited to more delicate foods, with bright notes of strawberry and kiwi. Pairs with more subtle dishes such as filet of sole, simple roast chicken and white cheeses. It's named after Etain, the Celtic Goddess of Light - we imagine this is her favorite wine. 18-
		LightCatcher 2005 Orange Muscat (dry) Newsom Vineyard • Texas High Plains Appellation      This wine, one of only ten selected from all Texas wineries, was taken to Manhattan to be poured in a blind tasting for NY wine and food writers. It was put up against a world class wine, a Bott Freres Grand Cru Muscat from France, and... WON! Alsatian in style - dry but fruity...this Orange Muscat leads you in fine style to big flavors of papaya, apricot, pineapple and, of course, citrus. Pair it with dishes napped with cream sauces, blue cheeses, roast chicken, salmon, duck and goose. Also very good with middle-eastern and some asian foods - we love it with yellow curries, eggplant and lemon chicken. 6 bottles left. 80-
		LightCatcher Autumn Spice - Spiced Wine Texas Red Wine flavored with natural spices Infused with the warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove, this wine "tastes like a holiday". Serve it warm or cool, by itself or with matching foods. We especially like it with pumpkin pie. Made seasonally. Limited supply. 26-
		LightCatcher Knotport - Port-style Dessert Wine Our new dessert wine tastes of black cherries, warm spices and chocolate. It's fortified with fine brandy and is ready to add to the warmth of a winter's fire and snuggles with your honey. It is not syrupy and "hot" (tasting of alcohol) - we've crafted a lighter, delicious dessert wine that can be enjoyed year round. Try it with cheesecake, chocolate truffles or creamy blue cheese and toasted walnuts. 39-
		LightCatcher Summer Sangria Dessert Wine Silver Medal/TX Reserve Class Champion - Houston LSR 2010 We captured summer in a glass, infusing this wine with Parker County peaches, apples and nectarines, and fortifying it with a touch of peach brandy. Peachy keen goodness. We make this wine seasonally with only fresh, ripe local peaches so when it's gone, it's gone, like a summer day, leaving only lovely memories. 36-
		LightCatcher Amour de Chocolat Dessert Wine Sweet chocolate red wine - major yummy - it tastes like a chocolate cherry cordial. Fortified with fine brandy. 500mL tall Italian bottle. 26-
We make Texas Roads wines, Happy Cat, Happy Dog and Texas Kiss - we developed these brands to show off different wine styles - they are part of the LightCatcher family. Each offers something unique - have a look.		2008 Texas Roads Remuda Red Texas High Plains Appellation Silver Medal - 2009 Wines of the South Silver Medal - 2008 Southwest Wines, label Simply delicious, this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot shows deep dark berry and cherry flavors, with undertones of vanilla, cedar and warm spices. Released in mid January 2008, it is flying off the shelves - a lot of "bang for your buck". Very fruit forward and friendly. 24-
		Texas Roads 2008 Merlot Texas High Plains Appellation Silver Medal - Texas Class Champion - Houston LSR 2010 Silver Medal - 2009 Wines of the South Very fruit forward, easy-drinking softer merlot with loads of berry, chocolate and cherry flavors. Great with tomato-sauced foods, red meats, pizza, and soft enough to pair with a nice roast chicken. 22-
		2008 Texas Kiss Merlot Rosé Texas High Plains Appellation Silver Medal - Wines of the South Silver Medal - Grapefest 2008 Texas Grand Champion and Class Champion - Houston LSR 2008 Silver medal Silver medal Silver medal Bronze medal This Kiss is a little bit sweet, crisp and fruity, with Texas-sized 'kisses' of flavors - cherry, apple, cranberry and strawberry. It is perfect on the patio on a hot day, or paired with BBQ, Mexican food and, believe it or not, sushi! It is our way of 'kicking it up a notch', and delivering a lot of flavor in a lighter wine. It's like a jewel in the glass, rosy and clean. 16- The label features the winemaker's lip print.
		2008 Happy Cat Texas White Wine Silver Medal - 2009 Wines of the South Silver Medal - 2009 Lone Star International Silver Medal - 2008 National Women Winemaker's Bronze Medal - 2008 Lone Star International          Chai, our winery cat, was watching the sun set one afternoon from her favorite wine barrel perch. Caris saw her and grabbed her camera - as she focused, Chai turned to look at her with a look of complete love and happiness. When we made this blend and tasted it, we looked at eachother with love and happiness too. This wine is similar to a tropical reisling - aromas of honeysuckle and pear lead into flavors of mango, pear, orange and pineapple. Semi-sweet and totally delicious. 18-
		Happy Dog Texas Sweet Red Wine Bronze Medal - Grapefest 2009 GOLD Medal - Grapefest 2008 Texas Reserve Grand Champion 2007 - HLR Bronze medal Texas Grand Champion 2006 - HLR Class Champion Silver medal Silver medal A delicious, fun, sweet red wine - a runaway best seller. Sweet but not too sweet, deep flavors and an unexpected complexity for a less expensive, sweet red. Flavors of cherry, caramel, brown sugar, and plum. Pairs GREAT with hot, spicy foods - the sweet balances heat. Named for our dog, Mai, who, when Caris was a home winemaker, loved to lick her arms clean after she'd been working with fermenting wine - she'd sit with such a look we'd say, 'Aren't you a happy dog!'. Now you can be too. 14-
Terry accepting the Gold Medal at Grapefest 2008
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