Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Wilmeth Vineyards 2023

Growing grapes in Texas is always challenging, but 2023 really puts the industry to the test. In June of 2023, hail plagued the Texas High Plains and some vineyards lost up to 100% of their entire crop for the year. Those that weren’t affected by the hail were subjected to extreme temperatures and drought. The quality of the vintage has quite the variation from vineyard to vineyard. Many locations had trouble ripening with the elevated temperatures (100+) for a sustained amount of time, resulting in wines with lower ABV. However, many of the wines with lower alcohol did achieve phenolic ripeness and will surely be remarkable as they keep aging. The red wines from this vintage 
have excellent fruit expression and a balanced tannic structure in their youth that should continue to develop elegantly.

Alas, the Wilmeth family stays true, growing this fabulous Cabernet Sauvignon. Always a favorite, The Wilmeth Vineyard cab evokes images of West Texas soil and sunsets. This particular vintage opens with a flint/gunpowder like nose, then opens to expose ripe fruits, stewed red fruit compote with a hint of green peppers, and boasts a mouthful of ripe cherries and blueberries, so juicy, they slip right off the palate, finishing with a pop of acidity and smooth tannins.

Aromatics: Green and black peppercorns, flint, brooding cherries, candied molasses

On the Palate: Uber-ripe blueberries and cherries, medium acidity and subtle tannins. 

Enjoy now, age 5-10 years

Decant a minimum 30 minutes

Serve 60-68ºF