Uplift Vineyard
2022 Montepulciano
94% Montepulciano, 4% Petite Sirah, 2% Malbec
- Vintage2022
- TypeRed
- AppellationTexas Hill Country AVA
- DrinkEnjoy by 2031
- ServeChill to 60°F
- ABV
- 13.1%
- TA
- 6.17 g/L
- pH
- 3.90
- RS
- 0.60 g/L
- Cases Made
- 298
- 94 pts James Suckling 2024
When to drink it
Drinking at its peak - decant recommendedEnjoy by 2031
From Claire Richardson, Winemaker
Equally savory, smoky, and spicy, this Montepulciano is a bold expression from the 2022 vintage. The tannins provide structural support, binding the layers of fruit that come together to create the complexities of this wine.
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
18 months in 10% new French oak barrels after 48-hour cold soak and oak tank fermentation.
Food Pairing
Fennel sausage arancini
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