Wine Library Hunter Vineyard
2019 Hunter Magnum
77% Merlot, 20% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage2019
- TypeRed
- AppellationTexas High Plains AVA
- VineyardHunter Vineyard
- ABV
- 15.1%
- TA
- 6.6 g/L
- pH
- 3.8
- RS
- 0.0 g/L
- Cases Made
- 2422
Tasting Notes
rose
blackbeery
blackcurrent
plums
black blum
sugar plums
Winemaking
Varieties: 76% Merlot, 21% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermented 8 days in Oak Foudres Ages 22 months in 40% French oak and mix of Slovenian and Neutral barrels.
ABV: 15.1% | pH: 3.8 | RS: 0.0 g/L | TA: 6.6 g/L
Serve at 59°F | Decant
Food Pairing
game, mole, and anything flame-grilled
The Vineyard
Vineyards: Hunter Vineyard, Paka Family Vineyard, Kerr Vineyard, Gilliam Gap Vineyards, Lost Draw VineyardsAVA: Texas High PlainsHunter Vineyard was originally planted to Cabernet Sauvignon in 1986; ten years later, Merlot was added, and two years later, Merlot completely replaced the Cabernet Sauvignon vines. Alongside these grapes from 20+-year-old vines are more Merlot, Malbec, and Cabernet Sauvignon from the surrounding vineyards and solid of Terry and Hockley Country.