Uplift Vineyard
2024 Strata
70% Malbec, 22% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petite Sirah
- Vintage2024
- TypeRed
- AppellationTexas Hill Country AVA
- DrinkEnjoy by 2032
- ServeChill to 59°F. Decanting recommended
- ABV
- 14%
- TA
- 10.05 g/L
- pH
- 3.73
- RS
- 0.57 g/L
- Cases Made
- 45
When to drink it
Drinking well - decantEnjoy by 2032
From Claire Richardson, Winemaker
A fruit-driven blend with integrated tannins and crunchy acidity that gives the wine energy and lift, allowing the fruitiness to linger effortlessly on the finish.
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
Eggplant caponata
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.
Merlot Block J1: est. 2017, granite soil, clone VCR 101, rootstock 1103P
Malbec Block D: est. 2015, sandy loam & clay soil, clone France Cot 180, rootstock 5BB
Cabernet Sauvignon Block L: est. 2017, granite soil, clone VCR 191, rootstock 1103P
Elevation: 860 to 880 feet