2014 Texas Tannat®
2014 Texas Tannat® is racy and medium-bodied with refreshing acidity.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2014
Varietal
Tannat
Appellation
Texas
Aging
24 months in 1/3 new American oak, and 2/3 neutral barrels
Fermentation
whole berry conventional fermentation
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Bright garnet color leads to aromas of cedar and cola over cranberry and rhubarb fruit. Firms tannins are spiked with spicy peppercorn, tobacco smoke, and tart black currant reminiscent of young Bordeaux.
Vineyard Notes
Texas Tannat® combines grapes from growers in both Texas Hill Country and Texas High Plains appellations.
Winemaker Notes
Half-ton, open-top, fermentation bins, punched down twice daily.
Food Pairing Notes
Texas Tannat® pairs well with robust flavors such as grilled lamb, beef or game; aged cheeses; dry cured hams, and sausage.
Production
425 cases produced