Iconoclast Barrel Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Becker Vineyards, in our dedication to the finest Texas wines, is excited to release the first Barrel Select Iconoclast Cabernet Sauvignon. Representing a step forward in a traditional Bordeaux-style wine, with Texas terroir, it is a balanced wine rich in flavor and body, ripe fruit and velvety tannins. We continue our tradition of Texas wine, Texas life and Texas cuisine.
Aromatics: Strawberry compote with eucalyptus, leather, lush herbs and earthy mushroom, toasted almonds
On the Palate: Raspberry, black currant, mint, toasted oak, medium, bright tannins, medium acidity
Serve at 60-68ºF
Decant before serving
Drink now, Cellar 5-10 years
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Texas High Plains
Harvest Date
September - October, 2017
Sugar
24.5 - 26.5 Brix
Aging
French and American Oak barrels
Fermentation
Stainless Steel and oak barrels
Bottling Date
January, 2019
Residual Sugar
Dry 0.3 g/L
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Awards
2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - GOLD Medal
Vineyard Notes
Sourced across Texas High Plains, Escondido and Texas Hill Country AVAs
Production Notes
75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Food Pairing Notes
Steak dinner, hearty beef dishes, rack of lamb
Product Reviews
Laurie Holden
(Aug 29, 2019 at 9:59 AM)
A cut way above your everyday, store bought wine. This cab is smoky, deep and so smooth. As good as a "tasting room" wine.