Wine Library Phillips Vineyard
2023 Cinsaut – Texas High Plains
100% Cinsault
- Vintage2023
- TypeRed
- AppellationTexas High Plains AVA
- VineyardPhillips Vineyard
- DrinkDrink now to 2029
- ABV
- 13.1%
- TA
- 5.55 g/L
- pH
- 3.57
- RS
- 0.23 g/L
- Cases Made
- 111
Tasting Notes
Ripe red fruit and baking spices open up the nose, typical for this grape variety. Soft red strawberry, raspberry compote, and a touch of red plum are complimented by cinnamon stick and cardamom. On the palate, the wine feels refreshing at a slightly cooler temperature. Dry.
Winemaking
Fermented in large oak fermenter. Aged for 16 months in 100% neutral French oak barrels.
Food Pairing
Pair with a hearty pot roast, turkey leg, falafel and spiced potato-based dishes.
The Vineyard
Phillips Vineyard, Terry County, Texas High Plains AVA. Age of Vines: 8 years. Soil Type: Amarillo fine sandy loam over caliche. Elevation: 3,350 feet.