Claret 2018

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
Enjoy now, age 10 years
Decant
Serve 58-68°F
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Blend
Appellation
Texas
Harvest Date
August - October, 2018
Sugar
25.5 - 27.0 Brix
Aging
22 months in French and American Oak barrels
Fermentation
French and American Oak barrels
Bottling Date
June, 2020
Residual Sugar
Dry 2.5 g/L
Alcohol %
13.8
Wine Profile
Awards
2021 HLSR Int'l Wine Competition - Gold Medal / Class Champion / Texas Class Champion
2021 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - Bronze Medal
Vineyard Notes
Canada Family Vineyards (Plains, TX); Wilmeth Diamante Doble Vineyards (Tokio, TX); Bingham Family Vineyards (Meadow, TX)
Food Pairing Notes
Steaks, brisket and burgers, Manchego and White Cheddar cheeses, peppered and savory dishes