Sparkling
wine from Texas is nothing new, but they have been gaining more traction in
recent years. Many long-time wine fans of Grape Creek Vineyards might remember
that “little known” 2013 Sparkling released many moons ago. A couple of years ago though, that sparkling
endeavor and dream, gave birth to what is now Heath Sparkling Wines. You will be captivated by the buildings sleek
hip architecture and open floor plan.
The full view of the estate vineyards is a great backdrop to have when
tasting or sipping the bubblies outside.
Of course, the real show here are the sparkling wines. Made in the Méthode
Champenoise way, grapes are sourced from the Hill Country estate as well as
their Texas High Plains vineyard partners. Patience is everything with these
jewels from the initial cuvée to secondary fermentation. You can expect these
bottles to wait 2-3 years before they land in your sipping glass. Currently, there are four sparkling wines for
tasting. Each are paired with a different cheese bite to compliment the tasting
experience. First up is the Blanc de Blancs. Made from Chardonnay, this brut
style bubbly is clean and crisp with notes of delicious apples and a mouthful
of delightful bubbles plus an ever so slight sweet sensation. The 2018 Euphoria is a blend of 75% Chenin
Blanc and 25% Trebbiano. The pale straw color and medium sized bubbles is a
great eye catcher in addition to the long-lasting lingering flavors of peaches
and melons. Next in the lineup is the
2017 Ebullience. It is an old style
ramato wine blended with 88% Pinot Grigio and 8% Chenin Blanc. It has a golden
color and slight oakiness to it. With medium bubbles, grapefruit will
pleasantly greet you with a slight tartness for this extra brut sparkling. To finish this fantastic tasting, is the 2018
Adoration. Blended with 88% Pinot Noir and 12% Chardonnay, the rose-pink hue,
moderate bubbles, and refreshing floral notes will be a great pleaser to finish
this delightful tasting. The staff here
a great, knowledgeable, and helpful as they take you thru your journey and show
you the bottling experience on the state of art display screens at every
tasting bar. They are only exceeded by the quality of the sparkling wines
served. International wine competition wins have certainly helped elevate the respectability
of what Texas can do with sparkling wine. If you have not stopped in for a
visit yet, you should. This is a fantastic venue, with a great team and a
beautiful product to share. Come by and enjoy the new wines and meet new
friends. Cheers!
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