Uplift Vineyard
2022 La Dame en Bleu
55% Montepulciano, 14% Malbec, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 5% Petite Syrah
- Vintage2022
- TypeRed
- AppellationTexas Hill Country AVA
- DrinkEnjoy by 2031
- ServeChill to 59°F
- ABV
- 13.4%
- TA
- 6.24 g/L
- pH
- 3.85
- RS
- 0.63 g/L
- Cases Made
- 52
When to drink it
Drinking at its peak - decant recommendedEnjoy by 2031
From Claire Richardson, Winemaker
The La Dame En Bleu offers a rich yet refreshing profile that balances depth with vibrancy. Vibrant acidity lifts the fruit forward, enhancing the wine’s crisp, lively character. The finely-grained tannins provide structure, weaving seamlessly into the wine’s finish.
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
Fermented in large format oak fermenter. Aged 20 months in 10 % new French oak barrels.
Food Pairing
Pair with smoked pork chops with charred cherry sauce and thyme mashed potatoes
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.
Montepulciano Block G: est. 2016, sandy loam soil, clone VCR 10, rootstock 1103P
Elevation: 860 to 880 feet
Vineyard manager: Rob Strain