Wine Library La Pradera Vineyard
2023 Roussanne – La Pradera Vineyard
95% Roussanne, 5% Picpoul
- Vintage2023
- TypeWhite
- AppellationTexas High Plains AVA
- VineyardLa Pradera Vineyard
- DrinkDrink now to 2031
When to drink it
In its primeDrink now to 2031
- ABV
- 13.2%
- TA
- 3.73 g/L
- pH
- 3.36
- RS
- 0.45 g/L
- Cases Made
- 575
Tasting Notes
Sweet honeysuckle and melon on a dry palate. Aromas of lemon candy and leaves in the Fall comes together to create a sincerely unique wine. The palate begs for food, with a limestone tartness, which also lifts the wine off of the palate so that it remains light and airy.
Winemaking
Fermented in large neutral oak fermenter for 31 days. Aged in primarily large neutral oak fermenter and just 5% new French oak barrel for 6 months.
Food Pairing
light fish with a squeeze of lemon, shrimp ceviche, or chilled noodle dishes with kimchi.
The Vineyard
La Pradera
AVA: Texas High Plains
Established in 2010 by Mike and Barbara Paddack with the help of Texas grape growers Andy and Lauren Timmons, who also currently manage the 120 acres. The 13 different grape varieties are planted on a special calcareous soil combination, organic, sandy loam over limestone that is just 2-3 feet deep in some blocks. The wines are aromatic and fresh in style.
La Pradera Vineyard, Texas High Plains AVA. Age of Vines: 13 years. Soil Type: Amarillo fine sandy loam over limestone base. Elevation: 3,300 ft.