2023 Texas Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes:
Halter Ranch’s Texas Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of blueberry, blackberry, cassis and a touch of caramel. The entry is soft, rich and brimming with raspberry, boysenberry, and plum. The mid palate is balanced and segues into a finish layered with flavors of pie crust and soft tannins .
Pairing Suggestions:
Pair with BBQ, roasted meats, reduction sauces and Filet Mignon.
Aging Recommendation:
Drink now through 2045.
Blend:
97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec
Harvest Date:
Cabernet Sauvignon – 9/2/23 Petite Sirah – 9/29/23
Vineyard:
Y Knot and Halter Ranch
Appellation:
Texas
Fermentation:
Destemmed and fermented in closed top fermentors, with delestage daily for the first few days of fermentation followed by open pump-overs two to three times daily for an average of 14 days.
Aging:
Aged for 24 months in 100% French oak, 30% of the barrels were new.
Alcohol:
14.3
pH:
3.86
TA:
5.9