Wine Library La Pradera Vineyard
2018 Petit Verdot – La Pradera Vineyard
100% Petit Verdot
- Vintage2018
- TypeRed
- AppellationTexas High Plains AVA
- VineyardLa Pradera Vineyard
- DrinkDrink now to 2026
When to drink it
Drinking at its peak - decant recommendedDrink now to 2026
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Drinking at its peak - decant recommendedDrinking well - decantEnjoy with food - no decantWell past peakBest for cooking
Last tasted April 2025, from bottles kept at 58 to 59°F and out of the light. A bottle stored warmer will be further along than this.
- ABV
- 13.1%
- pH
- 3.71
- RS
- 0 g/L
- Cases Made
- 942
Tasting Notes
earthy, brown sugar, blackberry jam, baking spice, vanilla, toasted cinnamon, red plum, green almond, marzipan, almond skin, violet, balsamic, gravel, 'chewy'
Winemaking
M+ Ruby-purple. ABV 13.1% pH 3.71 26 months aging in 20% new French oak and 80% in neutral oak barrels
Food Pairing
Elk Tenderloin with Blackberry
Lamb gyro with tzatziki, sweet breads, prime rib with horseradish cream