2018 Valhalla
Our first vintage of Valhalla was in 2011. Although we might be better known for our Spanish and Rhone varietals, my parents lovingly planted Sangiovese in their vineyard with the hopes of recreating some of the Super Tuscans they were so fond of. While not a constant in our line-up, the Valhalla has become an in-house favorite anytime the conditions are prime for it. That original Sangiovese inspired our team to create a wine based in Italian varieties. Recently, one of our favorites has been Teroldego. Hailing from Northern Italy, this grape shows a great deal of promise for bold and elegant wines. We are excited to release this 2018 Valhalla and hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Appellation
Texas High Plains
Vineyard Designation
Bingham & Narra Vineyards
Acid
TA: 7.0
pH
3.64
Aging
16 months in primarily 2nd use and neutral oak
Fermentation
Bin with manual punch downs
Alcohol %
15.3
Wine Profile
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The Valhalla has soft aromatics of dusty leather, tomato leaf, black cherry and vanilla. On the palate you’ll find lovely earthy and herbal notes complemented with dried cherry.
Vineyard Notes
Appellation: Texas High Plains, Vineyards: Bingham and Narra, Elevation: 3440 ft., Soil Type: Red Sandy Loam over Caliche
Winemaker Notes
Composition: 58% Dolcetto, 33% Sangiovese, 8% Teroldego
Food Pairing Notes
Poultry, pasta, basil, sundried tomatoes, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches.