Wine Library La Pradera Vineyard
2024 Roussanne – La Pradera Vineyard
100% Roussanne
- Vintage2024
- TypeWhite
- AppellationTexas High Plains AVA
- VineyardLa Pradera Vineyard
- DrinkDrink now to 2029
When to drink it
In its primeDrink now to 2029
- ABV
- 13.2%
- TA
- 7.46 g/L
- pH
- 3.34
- RS
- 0.39 g/L
- Cases Made
- 922
- 93 pts Cristaldi & Co. 2025
- 92 pts James Suckling 2025
- Silver Rodeo Uncorked! 2026
- Silver San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo 2025
Tasting Notes
“Undeniably delicious, showcasing crisp orchard fruit, unctuous lemon and tangerine oil, white flowers, and supple textures framed by savory, saline-driven acidity that’s mouthwatering and glides to a wet river stone mineral finish.” — Review by Jonathan Cristaldi
Winemaking
Fermented in a stainless steel tank and oak barrique for an average of 28 days. Aged in 30% new French oak barrels and 70% neutral oak barrels for 7 months.
Food Pairing
Pair with light chicken dishes, rich seafood such as bass, and soft-shell crab.
The Vineyard
La Pradera Vineyard AVA: Texas High Plains Established in 2010 by Mike and Barbara Paddack with the help of Texas grape-growers Andy and Lauren Timmons, who also currently manage the 120 acres. The 13 different grape varieties are planted on a special soil combination that is calcareous, organic, sandy loam over limestone that is just 2-3 feet deep in some blocks. The wines are aromatic and fresh in style.
La Pradera Vineyard, Terry County, Texas High Plains AVA. Age of Vines: 14 years. Soil Type: Amarillo fine sandy loam over limestone base. Elevation: 3,300 ft.