Wine Library Dell Valley Vineyard
Proprietor’s Cabernet Sauvignon VII
80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
- Vintage2023
- TypeRed
- AppellationHudspeth County
- VineyardDell Valley Vineyard
- DrinkNow to 2032
When to drink it
Drinking at its peak - decant recommendedNow to 2032
Last tasted April 2025, from bottles kept at 58 to 59°F and out of the light. A bottle stored warmer will be further along than this.
- ABV
- 14.2%
- TA
- 6.03 g/L
- pH
- 3.77
- RS
- 5.53 g/L
- Cases Made
- 3000
- Silver Rodeo Uncorked! 2026 — Texas Class Champion
Tasting Notes
A rich aroma of herbs and juniper, with chocolate covered cherry, pomegranate, and hints of maplewood. Deep stone and earth round out the highly structured palate. The tannins slowly melt away as the fruit lingers. Full body. Dry.
Winemaking
Fermented in stainless steel tank for 15 days. Aged in 25% new French oak barrels and 75% neutral oak barrels for 18 months.
Food Pairing
Braised meats, cheddar cheese, and tomato-based dishes such as lasagna.
The Vineyard
Originally planted in 1987, the vines at Dell Valley Vineyard are deeply rooted in the sloped sandy, caliche type soils of West Texas. Sitting outside of any designated American Viticultural Area, this vineyard is tended by Phillipe, whose experience with growing grapevines began at an early age on the French island of Corsica. Soil: sandy loam over caliche with river rock. Elevation: 3,750 ft.