2016 Mourvèdre – La Pradera Vineyard

Varieties: 94.3% Mourvèdre and 5.7% Petit Verdot 

Aged 15 months, Eastern European oak and French oak: 20% new, 20% second use, 60% neutral.

ABV: 13.7% | pH: 3.72 | TA: 6.3 g/L | RS: 0.0 g/L 

Prime Rib, Pork Sausage, Chicken Thighs, Gruyere Cheese, Pork Shoulder

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 soil combination that is calcareous, organic, sandy loam over limestone that is just 2-3 feet deep in some blocks. The wines are aromatic and fresh in style.