Long
time Texas wine fans are certainly aware of the great drought and heat wave
experienced in 2011. This “survivor” has not only aged well, but also
demonstrates that Texas wines are time worthy in the cellar. It is always a
treat to see how well estate wines did from this vintage. This Texas Hill
Country AVA sourced fruit has retained some berry notes coupled with spice and
a bit of tobacco for this unfiltered red wine. There is some significant
earthiness in this 13-year-old bottle, but it does not detract from this wine.
Surprisingly, the acids are still holding up, but you can tell that some of the
initial flavors have tapered off. Consume it now if you still have any bottles
lingering in your cellar if you want to still enjoy the estate flavors of this
wine. Nice job. Salute!
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