Wine Library Vintage Press Vineyard
2019 Artist Blend
47% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre, 6% Tannat
- Vintage2019
- TypeRed
- AppellationTexas Hill Country AVA
- VineyardVintage Press Vineyard
- ABV
- 13.8%
- TA
- 6 g/L
- pH
- 3.73
- RS
- 0.0 g/L
- Cases Made
- 1552
Tasting Notes
woodshop, cardamom, rawhide, pepper, smoked meats, proper tannins, tobacco
Winemaking
The artistry of three disciplines comes together for the Artist blend. It starts in the vineyard, is created in the cellar, and finishes with a beautiful work of art. Over 100 submissions were entered, and “La Vigne Vivante” by Sarey Lowery was selected for the 2019 vintage. The wine is a Texas take on classic GSM is composed of 47% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre, and 6% Tannat, giving is multiple layers of flavors like cardamom, rawhide, pepper, smoked meats, and tobacco with proper tannins and character.
ABV: 13.8% | RS: 0.0 | pH 3.73 | TA 6.0
Food Pairing
Bacon Cheeseburger on brioche bun and garlic home fries.
The Vineyard
AVA: Texas Hill CountryThe Vintage Press Vineyard is located just down the road from the Hye estate in Stonewall, Texas. This Hill Country AVA Vineyard was planted in 2017 by Doug Wilcox and Johnny Sanchez. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Tannat are on 12 acres of Denton silty clay soil. 47% 2019 Vintage Press Grenache 32% 2019 Vintage Press Syrah 15% 2019 Vintage Press Mourvèdre 6% 2019 Vintage Press Tannat