Uplift Vineyard
2022 Founder’s Blend
60% Aglianico, 30% Montepulciano, 8% Petite Sirah, 2% Sangiovese
- Vintage2022
- TypeRed
- AppellationTexas Hill Country AVA
- DrinkEnjoy by 2030
- ServeChill to 60°F. Decanting recommended
- ABV
- 13.6%
- TA
- 5.35 g/L
- pH
- 3.80
- RS
- 2.03 g/L
- Cases Made
- 35
When to drink it
Drinking at its peak - decant recommendedEnjoy by 2030
From Claire Richardson, Winemaker
The 2022 vintage gave us ripe, juicy, and plush fruit flavors in all of the Italian varieties. We wanted to showcase them together, along with the velvety tannins and medium body that complete it.
The Vintage
One of the driest vintages of the last few decades. About 40% reduced yield, heat that spurred ripening, and rain around harvest time led to an interesting, one-of-a-kind vintage.
Winemaking
48-hr cold soak. Fermented in large oak fermenter then 16 months in 15% new French oak barrels.
Food Pairing
Risotto alla Milanese (saffron risotto with roasted bone marrow)
The Vineyard
Our 55 planted acres are within the Hoover’s Valley, which runs through the Llano Uplift formation in the Texas Hill Country AVA.
Situated near the banks of the Colorado River, the alluvial soils along with the significant mineral deposits make this a truly unique growing environment. Uplift itself has four distinct soil types, with each planted variety chosen for its suitability to the ground in which it resides: sand, granite, sandy loam and clay.
Aglianico Block E: est. 2015, sandy loam soil, clone VCR 07, rootstock 5BB
Montepulciano Block G: est. 2016, sandy loam soil, clone VCR 10, rootstock 1103P
Elevation: 860 to 880 feet
Vineyard manager: Rob Strain