Wine Library / Dell Valley Vineyard
2024 Mary Ruth
Dell Valley Vineyard
59% Moscato Giallo, 17% Malvasia Bianca, 13% Semillon, 7% Sauvignon Blanc, 4% Blanc du Bois
- ABV
- 12.3%
- TA
- 7 g/L
- pH
- 3.35
- RS
- .26 g/L
- Cases Made
- 2,500
- Drink
- Drink now to 2029
Winemaking
Varieties: 59% Moscato Giallo, 17% Malvasia Bianca, 13% Semillon, 7% Sauvignon Blanc, 4% Blanc du Bois
The Moscato Giallo and Malvasia were fermented and aged in a stainless steel tank, and the Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Blanc du Bois were in neutral oak barrels with lees stirring over 5 months of aging.
ABV: 12.3% | pH: 3.35 | TA: 7.00 g/L | RS: 0.26 g/L
Serve at 45°F
Food Pairing
briny oysters, white fish with citrus, or an herb-roasted chicken.
The Vineyard
Dell Valley Vineyard, Farmhouse Vineyards, Darst Ranch VineyardThis wine sources grapes from three corners of the state of Texas, from one of the furthest West to the East and from the Texas High Plains. The high elevation out West is prime for coaxing balance out of the majority of white grape varieties of Texas, while Darst Ranch Vineyard in Austin County far East is planted solely to Blanc du Bois, which can withstand the humid and warm conditions there. Together, they all represent all of Texas.
Dell Valley Vineyard, Farmhouse Vineyards, Darst Ranch Vineyard. Age of Vines: Varied. Soil Type: Varied sandy loam with some limestone and clay. Elevation: 600-3,800 feet.