Wine Library Darst Ranch Vineyard, Fleming Farms Vineyard
2021 Blanc du Bois – Austin County
100% Blanc du Bois
- Vintage2021
- TypeWhite
- AppellationAustin County
- VineyardDarst Ranch Vineyard, Fleming Farms Vineyard
- DrinkNow to 2026
When to drink it
Drinking at its peak - chill wellNow to 2026
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
- 11.5%
- TA
- 7.7 g/L
- pH
- 4.0
- RS
- 0.2 g/L
- Cases Made
- 69
Tasting Notes
Crisp and dry in nature with the classic aromatic intensity, floral and herbaceous tones, and light body of the Blanc du Bois grape.
Winemaking
Fermented in separate lots for 20 days in neutral oak barrels, then aged for 10 months further in neutral oak barrels. Machine and hand-harvested 07/10/2021.
Food Pairing
Perfect Pairing: Chilled snapper and pineapple ceviche with cilantro and jicama.
The Vineyard
Fleming Farms Vineyards and Darst Ranch Vineyards, Austin County, Texas. 96% of the grapes come from Austin County in the Coastal Plains of Texas, with 4% from John Dale Vineyards in neighboring Washington County.
Elevation: 100 to 500 ft. Soil: Varied, with clay and some sand.