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Proprietor's Red VIII

Proprietor’s Red VIII

  • VintageNV
  • TypeRed
  • AppellationTexas High Plains AVA

Winemaking

Varieties: 38% Sangiovese, 33% Mourvèdre, 17% Tempranillo, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon

Most of this wine was fermented in stainless steel for an average of 10 days. Aged for 32 months in 20% new French barrels, 5% Eastern European oak barrels, and 75% neutral oak barrels. 

Serve at 55°F

ABV: 14.2% | pH: 3.89 | TA: 5.01 g/L | RS: 1.8 g/L 

Food Pairing

Medium to flavorful, aged cheeses, salty snacks such as chips, and fatty meats like bacon.

The Vineyard

AVA: Texas High Plains

The Texas High Plains is the second largest designated grape-growing region in Texas, spanning 8 million acres, yet it is responsible for the majority of the wine grapes grown in the state. A rare set of growing conditions make this area unique. On a vast, flat plain, the vineyards reach elevations of 3,000 to 4,000 feet, resulting in very balanced wines.