2019 Tannat, Newsom Vineyards
Impressions of black cherry and roasted coffee are hallmarks of Texas High Plains Tannat. Our Tannat crafted from Newsom Vineyards fruit is complex, rich, and age worthy.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Tannat
Appellation
Texas High Plains
Vineyard Designation
Newsom Vineyards
Harvest Date
September 6, 2019
Sugar
21.7 brix
pH
3.64
Aging
30 months in American and French oak
Bottling Date
July 2022
Alcohol %
13
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Cherry, black tea, cigar box
Awards
Gold – 2023 Houston Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition; Silver – 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition; Silver – 2023 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition; Silver – 2022 Lone Star International Wine Competition
Vineyard Notes
The Newsom family farm grapes for Bending Branch Winery on their land near Plains, Texas. Their fruit is consistently among the very best in Texas. 3,700 ft elevation with sandy, red clay loam soils over caliche limestone.
Production Notes
Cryo-Maceration followed by Flash Détente
Food Pairing Notes
Chicken fajitas, pot roast, macaroni and smoked Gouda, bacon-wrapped prunes, venison braised in Tannat, curry-roasted carrots, beets with mint and balsamic vinegar, pancetta and parmesan Brussels sprouts
Production
237 cases