Wine Library Lahey Vineyard, Paka Family Vineyard
2020 Hunter
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Malbec, 18% Merlot
- Vintage2020
- TypeRed
- AppellationTexas High Plains AVA
- VineyardLahey Vineyard, Paka Family Vineyard
- DrinkNow to 2032
When to drink it
Drinking at its peak - decant recommendedNow to 2032
Last tasted April 2025, from bottles kept at 58 to 59°F and out of the light. A bottle stored warmer will be further along than this.
- ABV
- 14.2%
- TA
- 5.8 g/L
- pH
- 4.08
- RS
- 0.8 g/L
- Cases Made
- 2244
- Gold Rodeo Uncorked! 2024 — Texas Class Champion
- Selected World's Best Sommeliers' Selection 2024
Tasting Notes
"Initially herbaceous, the nose is of medium intensity but cherry, black plum, blackcurrant, vanilla, chocolate, leather and figs emerge. The palate is rich and complex with well-balanced tannins, a velvety texture, very good acidity and a lot of red fruit and a sweet peppery aftertaste on the finish." — 2024 World's Best Sommelier Selection
Winemaking
Variety: 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Malbec, 18% Merlot
All fermented separately in stainless tanks for 9 days. Aged in 28% new French oak barrels (the rest neutral French oak) on the lees for 22 months.
Tech Specs: Alcohol: 14.2% | pH: 4.08 | TA 5.8 g/L
Serving Temperature: 59 ̊F | Decant
Drinking Window: Now to 2032
Food Pairing
Selected Pairing: Turkey Mole Negro with pasilla, guajillo, ancho chile peppers, and chocolate.
The Vineyard
Elevation: 3,300–3,400 ft. Soil: Amarillo fine sandy loam, some over clay base and calcareous sub-soil.