Uplift Vineyard
2021 Badu
57% Montepulciano, 33% Aglianico, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Sangiovese
- Vintage2021
- TypeRed
- AppellationTexas Hill Country AVA
- DrinkEnjoy by 2032
- ServeChill to 60°F
- ABV
- 13.4%
- TA
- 3.48 g/L
- pH
- 3.94
- RS
- 0.34 g/L
- Cases Made
- 136
- 93 pts James Suckling 2024
When to drink it
Drinking at its peak - decant recommendedEnjoy by 2032
From Claire Richardson, Winemaker
Inspiration for this wine came from incredible Super Tuscans I have had. Though predominantly Montepulciano, it is the seamless blend with Bordeaux varieties that allow this wine to have the depth of character that it does.
The Vintage
A mass freeze in February and hail in May reduced quantity significantly, yet a cool summer yielded exceptional quality and balance in the remaining grapes.
Winemaking
16 months in oak, 4 months in bottle. Neutral Oak
Food Pairing
gamey meats and umami-heavy dishes with mushrooms and tomato.
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. 2015, sandy loam soil, clone VCR 10, rootstock 1103P
Elevation: 860 to 880 feet
Vineyard manager: Rob Strain