Uplift Vineyard
2022 Merlot
83% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Montepulciano, 2% Petite Sirah
- Vintage2022
- TypeRed
- AppellationTexas Hill Country AVA
- DrinkEnjoy by 2030
- ServeChill to 60°F
- ABV
- 13.8%
- TA
- 6.76 g/L
- pH
- 3.7
- RS
- 1.87 g/L
- Cases Made
- 36
When to drink it
Drinking at its peak - decant recommendedEnjoy by 2030
From Claire Richardson, Winemaker
The inaugural Merlot release will be one to remember for its depth of flavor, density, and characteristic varietal expression. Intense aromatics fill the glass while ripe fruit, fresh herbs, and cocoa linger on the palate.
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-hour cold soak. Fermented in large oak fermenter/tank. Aged 18 months in 15% new French oak.
Food Pairing
Coffee and cocoa rubbed filet with parmesan cream sauce and fire-roasted vegetables
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.
Merlot Block J1: est. 2017, granite soil, clone VCR 101, rootstock 1103P
Elevation: 1,200 to 1,300 feet
Vineyard manager: Rob Strain