Yacht Rock Red Blend
Elliot Family Wines
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$36.00
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PERFECT RED to pair with Valentine's day dinner of grilled steaks or chops and veggies.
Elliott family wines - 2019 Red Blend, Texas High Plains, One Elm Vineyard and Nogalero estate vineyard
The personal production of our long-time assistant winemaker Travis Elliott.
Traditional bin ferment. Foot-crushed. 16 mos in barrel, French oak (just a liiiittle oak). 6 mos bottle rest. Looking forward to post-covid prom.
Yacht rock is a broad blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon from the two best vineyards in our network, one elm vineyard and Nogalero estate vineyard. I’m happy to hang my hat on this bottle.
Both Tempranillo and Cab Sauv are headliner varieties, but they share screen time surprisingly well. In looking for comparisons for this wine, Ribera Del Duero is likely closest - on the basis of variety selection as well as climate. Expect blackberry, eucalyptus, cedar, palo santo, fig, molasses, rich body, and moderate tannin.
Origin: Austin, TX, USA
ABV: 13.7%
USNW Classification: Natural w/ Minimal Intervention (Minor Acid Adj. Read Tech Sheet for more info)
Varietal & Type: Tempranillio, Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2019
Tasting Notes
blackberry, eucalyptus, cedar, palo santo, fig, molasses, rich body, and moderate tannin.
Vineyards
Nogalero Estate, Loop
One Elm Vineyard, Tahoka
About the Winemaker
Travis Elliot is a longtime assistant winemaker at The Austin Winery. EFW wines are currently created through their collective program, where Travis is able to source and create a wine with full individual creative freedom.
Shipping Details
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