Wine Library Gilliam Gap Vineyard, Hunter Vineyard, Kerr Vineyard, Lost Draw Vineyard, Paka Family Vineyard
2019 Hunter
77% Merlot, 20% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage2019
- TypeRed
- AppellationTexas High Plains AVA
- VineyardGilliam Gap Vineyard, Hunter Vineyard, Kerr Vineyard, Lost Draw Vineyard, Paka Family Vineyard
- DrinkDrink now to 2032
- ABV
- 15.1%
- TA
- 6.6 g/L
- pH
- 3.8
- RS
- 0.0 g/L
- Cases Made
- 2,422
- Silver TEXSOM International Wine Awards 2022
Tasting Notes
Ripe purple plum, with notes of chocolate, black bramble berries, cedar, cigar box, violets, dessert sage, and flint. Generous tannins and a velvety mouthfeel.
Winemaking
Fermented in large neutral oak fermenter.
Aged partially in large oak fermenter and neutral barrels for 6 months before blending for further aging in 30% new French oak barrels for 10 months.
Food Pairing
USDA Prime Rib served with au jus, horseradish cream, and garlic mashed potatoes.
The Vineyard
Hunter Vineyard, Paka Family Vineyard, Kerr Vineyard, Lost Draw Vineyard, Gilliam Gap Vineyard
Terry County
Hunter Family Vineyard
Paka Family Vineyard
Kerr Vineyard
Lost Draw Vineyard
Hockley County
Gilliam Gap Vineyard
Hunter Vineyard was originally planted to Cabernet Sauvignon in 1986, ten years later Merlot was added, and two years later Merlot replaced the Cabernet Sauvignon vines completely. Alongside these grapes from 20+ year old vines are more Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon from the surrounding vineyards and soils of Terry and Hockley County.