Uplift Vineyard
2024 Founder’s Blend
26% Aglianico, 20% Montepulciano, 20% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 6% Petite Sirah
- Vintage2024
- TypeRed
- AppellationTexas Hill Country AVA
- DrinkEnjoy by 2035
- ServeChill to 59°F. Decanting recommended
- ABV
- 14.4%
- TA
- 10.02 g/L
- pH
- 3.82
- RS
- 0.92 g/L
- Cases Made
- 38
When to drink it
Drinking well - decantEnjoy by 2035
From Claire Richardson, Winemaker
An ode to those who have been with us from the beginning, this estate-driven blend was crafted for depth, texture, and presence. The palate is voluminous, with a dense yet fluid nature.
The Vintage
Ample winter rains fueled a vigorous growing season, while mild temperatures through July extended hang times, enhancing phenolic ripeness for near-perfect fruit.
Winemaking
Fermented in large oak fermenter. Aged 16 months in French oak barrels, 35% new.
Food Pairing
Red wine-braised beef cheek with creamy 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.
Sangiovese Block H: est. 2016, sandy loam soil, clone VCR 06, rootstock 1103P
Aglianico Block E: est. 2015, sandy loam soil, clone VCR 07, rootstock 5BB
Montepulciano Block G: est. 2016, sandy loam soil, clone VCR 10, rootstock 1103P
Cabernet Sauvignon Block L: est. 2017, granite soil, clone VCR 191, rootstock 1103P
Elevation: 860 to 880 feet