Uplift Vineyard
2023 Malbec
75% Malbec, 21% Merlot, 4% Montepulciano
- Vintage2023
- TypeRed
- AppellationTexas Hill Country AVA
- DrinkEnjoy by 2033
- ServeChill to 59°F
- ABV
- 13.4%
- TA
- 6.87 g/L
- pH
- 3.79
- RS
- 0.89 g/L
- Cases Made
- 163
- 94 pts Cristaldi & Co. 2024
When to drink it
Drinking at its peak - decant recommendedEnjoy by 2033
From Claire Richardson, Winemaker
Bursting with character, candied fruit, and aromas of watermelon Jolly Rancher, this wine fulfills all my kidin-a-candy-store dreams. Its New World nose and Old World palate create a dynamic balance that keep you coming back for more.
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
24-hour cold soak. Oak tank fermentation. Aged in 25% new French oak barrels for 6 months.
Food Pairing
Duck confit and rosemary shallot 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.
Malbec Block D: est. 2015, sandy loam & clay soil, clone France Cot 180, rootstock 5BB
Elevation: 860 to 880 feet
Vineyard manager: Rob Strain