Following on the heels of two outstanding years, the 2019 season had shaped up to be another incredible vintage. Early in the growing season, there was a moderate amount of rain, followed by the next few months being warm and dry, typical weather patterns that we see in Texas. Towards the end of August, drastic heat waves struck the area, stunting grape development and stalling harvest for a few weeks. Through the later part of September, weather conditions became more sporadic, eventually leading to the hard freeze plaguing the High Plains at the end of October. Many vineyards had significant damage, with some even having to rip out their vines and re-plant. The wines from this vintage and ripe, mature, and deeply expressive.