2019 Texas Tempranillo Reserve
This vintage is one of the last blends to have Kuhlken Vineyards fruit in it before we replanted our vineyard. It is comprised of about 40% Hill Country fruit, distinguishing it from other vintages. Hill Country fruit tends to provide more earthy wine, with notes of cedar and more tannin structure. Due to 2019 being a cooler growing season, this vintage is lighter, resulting in an excellent food pairing wine.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Tempranillo
Appellation
Texas
Vineyard Designation
Spier, Kuhlken, Evans, Newsom, Farmhouse
Acid
TA: 6.3
pH
3.63
Aging
18 months French & American Oak
Fermentation
Bin w/ manual punch downs and tank
Alcohol %
13.3
Wine Profile
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The 2019 Tempranillo Reserve has lovely notes of chocolate covered cherries, leather, black currants, cedar, black pepper and bramble, clove and cigar. This medium-bodied wine has a nice acidity that will make it excellent for food pairing.
Awards
2022 Texsom International Wine Awards - Silver
2022 The Lone Star International Wine Competition - Silver
2022 Camp Good Days Finger Lakes International Wine & Spirits Competition - Platinum
2023 San Antonio Wine & Rodeo International Wine Competition - Gold
2023 Houston Live Stock Show and Rodeo Uncorked International Wine Competition - Silver
2022 San Francisco International Wine Competition - Silver
Vineyard Notes
Elevation: 1,800 - 3,600 ft Soil Type: Sandy Loam and Limestone
Winemaker Notes
Composition: 82% Tempranillo, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petite Sirah
Food Pairing Notes
Roasted meats such as quail, pork or turkey. We think this would be a perfect Thanksgiving wine!