2011 Tannat CM, Bending Branch Estate Vineyard
The first wine in which Bending Branch employed Cryo-Maceration. Awarded Double Gold, Texas Class Champion, Class Champion, and was named Top Texas Wine at the 2014 Houston Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2011
Varietal
Tannat
Appellation
Texas Hill Country
Vineyard Designation
Bending Branch Estate Vineyard
Sugar
23.8 brix at harvest
pH
3.5 at harvest
Aging
20 months in 67% new American oak barrels
Fermentation
whole berry fermentation; 17 days of skin contact with three hand punch-downs daily
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Baked black cherry and rich raspberry fruit, rounded by soft notes of vanilla, caramel, cocoa, and the earthy overtones of ground walnuts.
Awards
TOP TEXAS WINE/Double Gold/Class Champion/Texas Class Champion – 2014 Houston Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition
Vineyard Notes
Hilltop Block; gently undulating loam; 1630 feet elevation
Food Pairing Notes
Rare to medium rare red meats are a great match for the Estate Tannat, smoothing the wine's tannins and allowing the mature fruit to shine through.
Production
75 cases produced