2021 Cinsaut – Texas High Plains

Aromas of apple, spiced orange tea, wild cherry, and freesia. An exotic, fruity wine with impressive texture! Dry, with slight tannins and just enough of a tart kiss to remain refreshing when served lightly chilled. A fruit-and-spice wine; great for the heat of summer or the holiday table.

VARIETIES: 100% Cinsaut

Fermented in separate lots in oak fermenter for an average of 10 days. Aged for 18 months in neutral oak. Moonlight Cinsaut aged in concrete tank for 10 months before blending.

ABV: 14.2% | RS: Under 1 g/L

Serve at 55°F

rich meat where the fruitiness of the wine will balance gamey, spiced, or fatty cuts.

AVA: Texas High PlainsVineyards: La Pradera Vineyard, Moonlight VineyardThe Texas High Plains is the second largest designated grape-growing region in Texas, spanning 8 million acres, yet it is responsible for the majority of the wine grapes grown in the state. A rare set of growing conditions make this area unique. On a vast, flat plain, the vineyards reach elevations of 3,000 to 4,500 feet, resulting in well-balanced wine.

Elevation: 3,300 ft. Soil: Amarillo fine sandy loam over limestone base. Age of vines: 7 to 11 years.