Uplift Vineyard
2023 Lou Adah
68% Marsanne, 32% Roussanne
- Vintage2023
- TypeWhite
- AppellationTexas Hill Country AVA
- DrinkEnjoy by 2029
- ServeChill to 50°F
- ABV
- 13%
- TA
- 5.3 g/L
- pH
- 3.49
- RS
- 0.69 g/L
- Cases Made
- 174
- 93 pts James Suckling 2024
When to drink it
Drinking at its peak - chill wellEnjoy by 2029
From Claire Richardson, Winemaker
Accented by various fermentation and aging vessels, the varieties come to be both fresh and indulgent. The Roussanne rounds the edges to create excellent texture and body.
The Vintage
Much needed rain and mild temperatures before several weeks of long 100+ degree temperatures. Sugars stalled, but grapes were harvested at ideal pH and acidity levels with great balance.
Winemaking
Marsanne fermented in concrete, then aged in 20% concrete/80% neutral French oak barrel. Roussanne aged in 15% new French oak barrel and 85% neutral oak barrel. Partial malolactic conversion.
Food Pairing
Classic fettuccini carbonara or a thick flake fish with citrus beurre blanc
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.
Marsanne Block I: est. 2016, sand soil, rootstock 1103P
Roussanne Block C: est. 2013, 2016, 2019, granite soil, rootstock 1103P, 5BB
Elevation: 860 to 880 feet
Vineyard manager: Rob Strain