Claret 2017
Les Trois Dames refers to three heroic and determined Texas grape growing women: Brenda Canada's Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, Gay Wilmeth's Merlot and Betty Bingham's Cabernet Franc are the highlights of this Bordeaux-style wine. Their endurance and boldness is exemplified in this rich and complex wine.
Aromatics: Violets, rose petals, thyme, red fruit and warm baking spices
On the Palate: Lush tannins, ripe berries, dark currants, plum, minerality, followed by lingering toasted vanilla and ripe berry fruits
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Blend
Appellation
Texas
Harvest Date
August - October, 2017
Sugar
25.5 - 27.0 Brix
Aging
2 years in French and American Oak barrels
Fermentation
French and American Oak barrels
Bottling Date
October, 2019
Residual Sugar
Dry, 3.4 g/L
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Awards
2019 San Francisco Int'l Wine Competition - GOLD Medal, 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - Silver Medal
Vineyard Notes
Canada Family Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon (30%), Malbec (15%)
Wilmeth Diamante Doble Vineyards, Merlot (40%)
Bingham Family Vineyards, Cabernet Franc (5%)
Farmhouse Vineyards, Petit Verdot (5%)
Reddy Vineyards, Petit Verdot (5%)
Food Pairing Notes
Steaks, brisket and burgers, Manchego and White Cheddar cheeses, peppered and savory dishes
Product Reviews
Mary
(May 4, 2020 at 5:04 PM)
I LOVE this wine. It's decently priced and is very drinkable; not too sweet, not to dry. Lots of well balanced flavors with a hint of spice. We entertain often with varied guest lists and it's always a crowd pleaser from the North Hampton's elite to the Texas millennial.