Uplift Vineyard
2023 Roussanne
75% Roussanne, 25% Marsanne
- Vintage2023
- TypeWhite
- AppellationTexas Hill Country AVA
- DrinkEnjoy by 2032
- ServeChill to 50°F
- ABV
- 13.2%
- TA
- 5.22 g/L
- pH
- 3.49
- RS
- 1.38 g/L
- Cases Made
- 124
- 92 pts Decanter 2024
- Silver Decanter World Wine Awards 2024
When to drink it
Drinking at its peak - chill wellEnjoy by 2032
From Claire Richardson, Winemaker
Heavy rain followed by the heat in 2023 enhanced the mouthfeel and richness of this wine. Fruit and floral notes combine with balanced acidity, truly making a sip of sunshine.
The Vintage
Long 100+ °F days stalled sugars, yet ideal pH and acidity levels led to great balance.
Winemaking
Roussanne matured in 12% new French oak barrel and 88% neutral oak barrel. Marsanne fermented in concrete and then aged in 20% concrete/80% neutral French oak barrel. Partial malolactic conversion.
Food Pairing
Pan-seared Chilean sea bass with shallot butter and lemon zest.
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.
Roussanne Block C: est. 2013, 2016, 2019, granite soil, rootstock 1103P, 5BB
Elevation: 860 to 880 feet
Vineyard manager: Rob Strain