2020 La Pradera Vineyard Blend
33% Grenache, 20% Cinsaut, 20% Mourvèdre, 18% Carignan, 9% Petit Verdot
- ABV
- 14.3%
- TA
- 5.8 g/L
- pH
- 3.78
- RS
- 0.8 g/L
- Cases Made
- 1243
- Drink
- Now to 2025
Tasting Notes
The subtle nose opens with cracked pepper, dried strawberry, cranberry tart, and blueberry preserves, rounded by dried rose-hip, herbs, orange peel, chalk and stone. The refreshing palate brings out fresher fruit on a medium body.
Winemaking
Cool 12 day fermentation in stainless steel and concrete. Aged for 27 months in 15% new French oak barrels and 85% neutral French oak barrels.
Varieties: 33% Grenache, 20% Cinsaut, 20% Mourvèdre, 18% Carignan, 9% Petit Verdot
Tech Specs: Alcohol: 14.3% | TA 5.8 g/L | pH: 3.78 | RS: 0.8 g/L
Serving Temperature: 59 ̊F
Food Pairing
Turkey and other mild poultry, a salt component to boost the body, and roasted nuts.
The Vineyard
La Pradera Vineyards was converted to wine grapes in 2010. Owned by the Paddacks and managed by Andy Timmons, these 100 acres of grapes in Terry County are planted to varieties that grow sustainably in Texas. In addition to their location on a raised, flat plain, these grapes thrive in a special soil content of calcareous, highly organic Amarillo sandy loam over a limestone base.
Elevation: 3,300 ft. Soil: Amarillo fine sandy loam over limestone base. Vines established in 2010.