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2017 Touriga Nacional - Robert Clay Vineyard

2017 Touriga Nacional – Robert Clay Vineyard

  • Vintage2017
  • TypeRed
  • AppellationTexas Hill Country AVA
  • VineyardRobert Clay Vineyard

Winemaking

100% Touriga Nacional 

Aged for 25 months in 100% neutral oak barrels. 

ABV: 13.2% | pH: 3.88 | TA: 6.7 g/L | RS: 0.0 g/L 

Serve at 60°F | Decant

Food Pairing

Beef tenderloin with blue cheese mashed potatoes, Gruyére cheese, lamb and dried apricot stew.

The Vineyard

Established in 1996, Robert Clay Vineyards was founded by Paul and Nancy Buist, pioneers in Texas viticulture. Motivated by a passion for cultivating exceptional grapes, they were the first in the state to introduce the esteemed Portuguese variety, Touriga Nacional, a milestone that set a new standard for Texas grape growing. Over the years, they expanded the vineyard with three additional blocks, nurturing 15 acres of vines across their 50-acre property.