2024 Petite Sirah – The Family Vineyard

A delicately woven set of aromas that unfold gradually. The wine slowly gives scents of soft strawberry, black plum, cherry skin, dusty violet, grated cinnamon, and subtle char notes. The palate is gently fruity, with savory herbs and a taut acid and tannin structure.

Variety: 100% Petite Sirah

Aged in 10% new French oak barrels, 10% Eastern European oak barrels, 5% hybrid oak barrels (French oak staves with Eastern European oak heads), and 75% neutral barrels for 16 months.

ABV: 13.1% | pH: 3.70 | TA: 5.75 g/L | RS: 0.48 g/L

Serve at 59°F | Decant 

dark meat like elk, duck, or quail, and quality salt.

AVA: Texas High Plains

The Family Vineyard, like many of our favorite vineyards in Terry County, was planted along the Lost Draw. The "broken" valley is an important sustainable feature in this area, where quick temperature changes are common and can be destructive. The Shivers farm has beautiful fruit here in the iron-rich, well-drained sandy loam soils at over 3,000 ft elevation. 

The Family Vineyard, Terry County. Age of Vines: Average 10 years. Soil Type: Red sandy loam. Elevation: 3,300+ ft.