
2020 Enchante
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec
- ABV
- 14.4%
- TA
- 6 g/L
- RS
- 0.0 g/L
- Cases Made
- 2359
- Drink
- Now to 2035
Tasting Notes
"The nose is dark and fruit-forward with a hint of mocha. The palate shows good natural acidity but also good deep fruit making for a quintessential medium-bodied American red wine." — VinePair (92 points)
Winemaking
Fermented partially in an oak fermenter and a stainless steel tank. Aged separately for 14 months prior to blending, then for an additional 6 months in small French oak barriques, 35% new.
Varieties: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec
Tech Specs: Alcohol: 14.4 | TA 6.0 | RS: 0.0 g/L
Serving Temperature: 59 ̊F | Decant
Food Pairing
Seared duck with plum sauce, braised lamb shank, or an aged Gruyere.
The Vineyard
Texas Hill Country AVA
Fovel Vineyard, Tallent Vineyard, Texas Hills Vineyard, Robert Clay Vineyard, Frio Caynon Vineyard, Hye Estate Vineyard, Blackmon Ranch Vineyard
Altitude: 980–2,460 ft. Soil: Highly varied — decomposed granite, sandstone, hickory, calcareous, limestone base.