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2020

Texas Heritage Vineyard

Estate Alicante Bouschet

This 100% Alicante Bouschet, sourced from the Texas Heritage Vineyard, was aged for up to 38 months in mostly neutral barrels. The wine opens with perfumed aromas of currants and pressed violets, complemented by mocha-dusted fig notes. Medium- to full-bodied, it showcases a dynamic and expressive profile of red- and black-toned fruits, supported by grippy, intense, and firm tannins that are impressively well-integrated at this stage. The finish is marked by a distinctive salty, wet slate character, adding a touch of minerality to its structure.

2020

Texas Heritage Vineyard

Estate Tannat

This 100% Tannat, sourced from Texas Heritage Vineyard in the Texas Hill Country, comes from vines planted in 2017. Aged for up to 36 months in mostly neutral American oak, the wine reflects the subtle mineral character of the vineyard’s limestone soils—a feature owner Susan Johnson highlights as key to their terroir. Bright, crunchy red fruit flavors mingle with white pepper spice, currants, tanned leather, and tobacco notes, creating a complex and layered profile. Medium- to full-bodied, it delivers good density and structure, balanced by a smooth, approachable finish. Remarkably impressive for third-leaf fruit, this wine is both a testament to its potential and a total crowd-pleaser.

2021

Texas Heritage Vineyard

Estate Souzao

This 100% Souzao, a Portuguese variety known for its tiny berries and small clusters (especially in challenging vintages), was aged for 24 months in neutral American oak. Traditionally used in Port production on the Iberian Peninsula, Souzao shines here as a full-bodied, expressive dry wine. The profile is alluring, with black-fruited depth, rich woodsy and underbrush notes, savory hints of charcuterie, and pressed flowers. The palate is bold, featuring muscular, meaty tannins with firm grip and impressive mid-palate density, framed by a salty and chalky minerality that adds precision and length. Perfectly suited for hearty BBQ, smoked meats, or bacon-centric dishes, this wine is a powerhouse.

2023

Texas Heritage Vineyard

Reddy Vineyards, Roussanne

This 100% Roussanne is sourced entirely from Reddy Vineyards in the Texas High Plains. Fermented in stainless steel and bottled in November shortly after harvest, it offers a fresh yet generously textured profile. This white presents good body and plumpness, showcasing salty citrus flavors alongside subtle nutty notes on the finish and very good balance of richness and freshness.

2023

Texas Heritage Vineyard

Reddy Vineyards, Viognier

Reddy Vineyards, established by a Texas Tech professor, covers over 400 acres and cultivates an impressive 38 different grape varieties. This Viognier, sourced from their site in Brownfield in the Texas High Plains, is fermented in stainless steel and bottled shortly after fermentation in October, maintaining its fresh and vibrant character. Bright, crisp, and refreshingly easy to drink, it reveals intriguing nutty notes that add depth to its profile, with a distinctive hibiscus tea character lingering on the finish. A delightful and approachable expression.

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Texas Heritage Vineyard

Non-Vintage (NV) Stella Solitaria

“Stella Solitaria,” meaning “Lone Star” in Italian, is a blend of 45% Montepulciano and 45% Aglianico (both sourced from Wildseed Farms Vineyard in the Hill Country AVA near Fredericksburg), and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon (from Family Vineyard near Brownfield in Terry County). Fermented in open-top small-lot bins, the wine is pressed to tank, cold-settled, and then aged for up to 48 months in mostly neutral oak. The result is an elegant, vibrant red wine with crunchy red fruit flavors, powerful tannins, and notes of mocha. Blood orange acidity and a rich vein of chalky minerality on the finish add balance and complexity to this bright, spicy, and zippy red blend.

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Color

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2020

Producer

Name

This 100% Alicante Bouschet, sourced from the Texas Heritage Vineyard, was aged for up to 38 months in mostly neutral barrels. The wine opens with perfumed aromas of currants and pressed violets, complemented by mocha-dusted fig notes. Medium- to full-bodied, it showcases a dynamic and expressive profile of red- and black-toned fruits, supported by grippy, intense, and firm tannins that are impressively well-integrated at this stage. The finish is marked by a distinctive salty, wet slate character, adding a touch of minerality to its structure.

2020

Producer

Name

This 100% Tannat, sourced from Texas Heritage Vineyard in the Texas Hill Country, comes from vines planted in 2017. Aged for up to 36 months in mostly neutral American oak, the wine reflects the subtle mineral character of the vineyard’s limestone soils—a feature owner Susan Johnson highlights as key to their terroir. Bright, crunchy red fruit flavors mingle with white pepper spice, currants, tanned leather, and tobacco notes, creating a complex and layered profile. Medium- to full-bodied, it delivers good density and structure, balanced by a smooth, approachable finish. Remarkably impressive for third-leaf fruit, this wine is both a testament to its potential and a total crowd-pleaser.

2021

Producer

Name

This 100% Souzao, a Portuguese variety known for its tiny berries and small clusters (especially in challenging vintages), was aged for 24 months in neutral American oak. Traditionally used in Port production on the Iberian Peninsula, Souzao shines here as a full-bodied, expressive dry wine. The profile is alluring, with black-fruited depth, rich woodsy and underbrush notes, savory hints of charcuterie, and pressed flowers. The palate is bold, featuring muscular, meaty tannins with firm grip and impressive mid-palate density, framed by a salty and chalky minerality that adds precision and length. Perfectly suited for hearty BBQ, smoked meats, or bacon-centric dishes, this wine is a powerhouse.

2023

Producer

Name

This 100% Roussanne is sourced entirely from Reddy Vineyards in the Texas High Plains. Fermented in stainless steel and bottled in November shortly after harvest, it offers a fresh yet generously textured profile. This white presents good body and plumpness, showcasing salty citrus flavors alongside subtle nutty notes on the finish and very good balance of richness and freshness.

2023

Producer

Name

Reddy Vineyards, established by a Texas Tech professor, covers over 400 acres and cultivates an impressive 38 different grape varieties. This Viognier, sourced from their site in Brownfield in the Texas High Plains, is fermented in stainless steel and bottled shortly after fermentation in October, maintaining its fresh and vibrant character. Bright, crisp, and refreshingly easy to drink, it reveals intriguing nutty notes that add depth to its profile, with a distinctive hibiscus tea character lingering on the finish. A delightful and approachable expression.

N/A

Producer

Name

“Stella Solitaria,” meaning “Lone Star” in Italian, is a blend of 45% Montepulciano and 45% Aglianico (both sourced from Wildseed Farms Vineyard in the Hill Country AVA near Fredericksburg), and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon (from Family Vineyard near Brownfield in Terry County). Fermented in open-top small-lot bins, the wine is pressed to tank, cold-settled, and then aged for up to 48 months in mostly neutral oak. The result is an elegant, vibrant red wine with crunchy red fruit flavors, powerful tannins, and notes of mocha. Blood orange acidity and a rich vein of chalky minerality on the finish add balance and complexity to this bright, spicy, and zippy red blend.

Vintage

Wine

Type

Rating

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2020

2020 Texas Heritage Vineyard Estate Alicante Bouschet

Still Wine

$

2020

2020 Texas Heritage Vineyard Estate Tannat

Still Wine

$

2021

2021 Texas Heritage Vineyard Estate Souzao

Still Wine

$$

2023

2023 Texas Heritage Vineyard Reddy Vineyards, Roussanne

Still Wine

$

2023

2023 Texas Heritage Vineyard Reddy Vineyards, Viognier

Still Wine

$

N/A

Texas Heritage Vineyard Non-Vintage (NV) Stella Solitaria

Still Wine

$

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