2008 Barrel No. 33

A serendipitous wine - Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah meet to make a well-structured blend. The wine boasts weight and structure from the best Cabernet we have ever produces. The Merlot adds bright fruit, the Syrah gives a peppery layer of earthiness and just a touch of Malbec tops this wine off with a hint of cherry. This wine is balanced enough to drink now with silky soft tannins to pair with any steak, but it will also easily age for ten plus years to a gorgeously soft complex gem.

VINTAGE NOTES
Harvest Date: August 2008
pH: 3.67
R.S. < 0.4%
Alcohol: 13.5%
Aged: 32 months
Bottled: June 2011
Released: October 2011
Oak: 91% Neutral American; 9% New American
Grape Source: KE Vineyards, Tyler, Texas

AWARDS
2011 International Women's Wine Competition {Silver}
2012 Houston Livestock Rodeo International Competition {Silver Buckle}
2011 American Wine Society Wine Competition {Bronze}