Palate
Juniper, red plum, cinnamon, raspberry, blueberry, tart cherry, wild iris
Growing Conditions
The Durden family farms this small, single-variety vineyard in Comfort, Texas. Clay loam over very gravelly limestone. Elevation 1,420 feet.
Harvest
July 28, 2020
Bottling
January 2024
Winemaking
Whole berry maceration in half-ton, open-top containers
Gold – 2025 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
Silver – 2025 Houston Rodeo Uncorked!
Aging
More than 24 months
Food Pairing
Roasted turkey with cornbread dressing, honey baked ham, rosemary and pepper-crusted lamb shanks, spinach, gruyere, and mushroom frittata