Cinsault 2020
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Making its re-entrance into our portfolio, this vintage of Cinsault is worthy of the scarcity. Bright cherries and raspberry notes are balanced with black tea, making the light to medium-bodied wine perfect for all weather sipping.
Due to the damage caused by the freeze in October 2019, the yields from the Texas High Plains were significantly low. The quality overall in the state being exceptional. Between the heat and the continual drought farmers were facing, the season was fast and furious with the bulk of fruit being received in the month of August. A lot of producers were wrapping up their harvest season by the end of September.
Wines from this vintage are fruit driven and phenolically ripe.
Aromatics: Dried cranberry, red berries, violets and tea
On the Palate: Raspberry and strawberry, med/med high acidity, light tannins finishing with mild graphite.
Enjoy now, age 3-5 years
No decanting needed
Serve 60-68ºF
Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Cinsault
Appellation
Texas High Plains
Vineyard Designation
Texas High Plains
Harvest Date
September, 2020
Sugar
26.8 Brix
Aging
22 months, French and American Oak barrels
Fermentation
Stainless Steel and oak barrels
Bottling Date
June, 2024
Alcohol %
14.9
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
85% Cinsault (Farmhouse Vineyards, Tallent Vineyards), 10% Counoise (Farmhouse Vineyards), 3% Petit Verdot (Tallent Vineyards), 2% Cabernet Sauvignon
Production Notes
Limited Production 308 cases
Food Pairing Notes
Historically, escargot. We also recommend comfort foods, beef bourguignon, soft rind cheeses, ratatouille, and tagine