Current Vintage Tasting Notes
Enjoy our wine tasting descriptions, compliments of Jeff’s Corner.
Enjoy our wine tasting descriptions, compliments of Jeff’s Corner.
Our 2021 Pinot Grigio, a textbook northern Italian-style Pinot, is a brilliant, ultra-pale straw in color with a made-for-food ABV of 12.3%. Subtle, delicate citrus aromas of tangerine, Meyer lemon, and orange blossom flirt with ripe pear, cantaloupe, and butterscotch.
The palate is light-bodied and well-balanced, with a crisp, clean finish that calls out for shellfish, drawn butter, and a warm ocean breeze. Let’s serve this brisk, refreshing wine around 45*.
Our long-tenured proprietary white blend features five varietals this vintage, including 35.5% Pinot Grigio, 30% Sauvignon Blanc, 14.5 % Albariño, 11% Viognier, and 9% Muscat Canelli. This is the first vintage to incorporate Albariño, and the ABV is a porch-friendly 12.7%.
The color is a charming pale straw, while soft floral aromas of white carnation, lemongrass, and jasmine dance with Mandarin orange, apricot, and mango. The clean, satiny texture on our palate yields a long, intriguing finish. Serve between 45-50*.
First produced in the early 1990’s, our refreshing 2022 Texas Cuvée Blanc is an appealing pale straw in color with a bright, translucent rim.
The nose shows aggressive aromas of Meyer lemon, grapefruit, apricot, and pear complimented by white carnation and lemon grass. Full-bodied and well-balanced, the wine is brisk and clean with an invigorating finish. About a 45* serving temperature would be best to allow the fruit to showcase the bright acidity. A different proprietary blend for every vintage.
Viognier | Albariño | Sémillon |Sauvignon Blanc | Riesling | Pinot Grigio
Yet another stunning GCV Viognier from Jason and gang, the color is a very pale, yellow/straw with a slight hint of chartreuse. Extremely aromatic, complex aromas of grapefruit, Mandarin orange, peach and kumquat are layered with lemongrass, vanilla and a touch of ginger. Aromas continue to open up as the wine evolves in the glass. Full bodied and multidimensional, the palate is creamy and richly textured showing a bit of oak influence that adds further sophistication to this intriguing wine. Brisk acidity helps transition to a long, delightful finish. The ABV is 12.8%, and would be best around 50*.
The flagship of our dry white wines, the 2021 Viognier is pale straw with a hint of gold in color, while Texas ruby red grapefruit dominates the nose with support from honeysuckle, ginger, and a touch of steely minerality. The ABV is an approachable 12.9%.
The palate is full-bodied, aggressive, and sensual, featuring extremely well-integrated fruit and acid. The spicy finish seems to linger forever. and beckons for another taste. Around 50* would be a great serving temp for this very alluring wine.
This elegant, beautifully balanced Viognier is a flawless example of why Viognier from the Texas High Plains is often considered the benchmark for this grape throughout the entire wine world. It’s a real beauty.
A lovely pale straw in color with a hint of chartreuse, delicate, sensual aromas of tangerine, apricot, and pineapple are accented with lemon grass and wild flowers. Mostly Viognier with a touch of Pinot Grigio for crispness, the palate is silky smooth with a long, graceful finish. The ABV is a food-perfect 12.8%.
Viognier | Pinot Grigio | Riesling
First produced in 2016, this is the fifth anniversary of our charming Rosé of Malbec. The ’20 is a stunning pale salmon with a brilliant rim. All Texas High Plains fruit, the ABV is an afternoon-friendly 12.8%. Vibrant, fresh fruit aromas of strawberry, red plum, raspberry, and cantaloupe dance with floral notes of pink carnation and honeysuckle. The palate is delightful, with well-balanced fruit and acid in perfect harmony leading to a crisp, clean finish.
The color is an enchanting pale salmon with a bright, translucent rim. The ABV is 13.0%. Sometimes aromas in rosé wines can be difficult to identify, but to me there are subtle hints of cranberry, raspberry, and bright red cherry with some elegant floral notes of pink and white carnations. The palate is very well-balanced, and the wine is clean as a whistle from from front to finish with plenty of crisp acidity to make this wine very refreshing and very food-friendly.
Our lightest red wine in texture and body, and great for warmer weather, our popular Rhone-style blend is 31.4% Cinsault, 30.2% Syrah, 21.2% Grenache, 9% Petite Sirah, and 8.4% Mourvèdre. The ABV is 13.6%, and the color is a charming pale garnet.
Vibrant aromas of tart cherry, cranberry, pomegranate, red carnation and violet lead to a bright, well-balanced palate with a delightful, lingering fruit finish. Let’s serve this slightly chilled, between 50-55*.
Our lightest red wine in texture, yet loaded with delicate complexity, our ’21 Rendezvous is 100% Texas High Plains fruit featuring a classic Rhone-style blend of 44.9% Mourvèdre, 42.6% Cinsault, and 12.5% Syrah. The color is a vibrant pale garnet with a food-friendly ABV of 13.8%.
Charming aromas of candied raspberry, red plum, and cocktail cherries flirt with floral notes of lavender and rose petal. The palate is lively and well-balanced with a deceptively long finish, and a cool serving temperature of 55* will further enhance the luscious fruit flavors of this lovely wine.
A classic GCV Texas Merlot, our 2019 is a medium garnet and shows charming aromas of ripe blackberry, blueberry, black cherry, and plum, supported by vanilla, chocolate, and cigar box. The ABV is an accessible, food-friendly 13.9%, while a serving temp of 55-60* would be ideal.
Reminiscent of the legendary 2014 which won 3 gold and 3 double gold medals, the palate is soft and well-rounded with a seamless progression from front to back. Soft tannins and moderate acidity are well-balanced and lead to an incredibly long, sensual finish. Stock up on this one, everyone.
Our first ever Right Bank is 55% Merlot, 23% Petit Verdot, and 22% Cabernet Sauvignon. The ABV is 13.7%.
The color is a classic medium+ garnet with a touch of ruby in the rim. Hints of soft, sweet oak form a backdrop for complex, layered aromas of rich, ripe black cherry, blueberry, red currant, and blackberry that mingle with floral notes of lilac, violet, and red rose petal. The wine opens up quickly in the glass, and the palate shows a soft, silky mouthfeel that totally belies its youthfulness. Our Right Bank features a lot of fruitiness up front, and progresses to a delicate finish with well-balanced acid and delicate tannins.
True to its name, the ’21 Right Bank is predominately Merlot blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Rubired. This Texas High Plains beauty is a classic medium garnet in color with a food-friendly ABV of 13.5%. Delicate aromas of oak are tempered with fresh blueberry, red plum, cinnamon, cedar, and vanilla.
The palate is wonderfully balanced and incredibly easy to drink, making this one of our most accessible wines and perfect for our newer red wine drinkers. Soft tannins provide just enough structure to showcase fresh fruit flavors accented by youthful, brisk acidity.
Merlot | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Franc | Petit Verdot | Rubired
The twenty-ninth vintage of Cabernet Trois is 100% Texas High Plains fruit, with an ABV of 13.7%. The 2019 blend is 62.8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26.7% Cabernet Franc and 10.5% Ruby Cabernet. The color is a rich, ruby/garnet and the wine shows pronounced aromas of blackberry, black cherry and cassis, layered with cedar, tobacco, vanilla and cocoa. Complex aromas continue to evolve as the wine develops in the glass. The palate is well-balanced, with ample fruit supported by rich, edgy tannins and well-integrated acids. A long creamy finish entices us to keep going back for more.
The ’20 Cab Trois is a collector’s dream because it is the first vintage to break with the traditional three cab blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Ruby Cabernet; instead, we have 84.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.1% Cabernet Franc, and 7.7% Petit Verdot. The ABV is a healthy 14.8%.
The color of our new Texas Cab Trois is a classic medium garnet, and even before swirling rich aromas were rising from the bowl. Layered notes of black cherry, plum, cassis, and blackberry are complimented by leather, violet, mocha, and pencil lead.
The palate shows a rich, silky mouthfeel, and for a young wine fruit, acid, tannin, and hints of oak are all in harmony. The soft finish lingers, and is not at all “hot” from the relatively high alcohol. My coworkers are right, it’s a real beauty.
One of the most iconic red wines ever produced in Texas, the 2021 is the thirty-first vintage of Cabernet Trois. First Bottled in 1991, the Texas High Plains ’21 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Rubired. It is a rich medium garnet in hue, with an ABV of 13.8%.
Dense, layered aromas of black cherry, black currant, cedar, cocoa, and Mexican vanilla are supported by a generous helping of toasted oak. A long, well-balanced finish integrates fruit, oak, acid, and tannin into a cohesive unit for immediate drinkability, but will develop complexity with several years of bottle aging.
Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Franc | Petit Verdot | Rubired
The 2020 Prosperity is a rich, medium-plus ruby/garnet in hue with a sensible ABA of 13.8%. The blend is predominately Cabernet Sauvignon (69.7%) with 19.6% Syrah, 5.7% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot. A serving temp around 60* would be great.
Layered aromas of black cherry, plum, blackberry, and cracked black pepper fuse with sweet, toasted oak, cinnamon, and vanilla promising a wine of great finesse and balance. Very old-world in style, the palate shows a smooth progression from front to back and finishes with soft, silky tannins.
A rich medium-plus ruby in color, our 2021 GCV Prosperity is predominately Cabernet Sauvignon blended with Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, and Rubired. The ABV is a fashionable 13.1%.
Layered aromas of black cherry, plum, fresh-cracked black pepper, cedar, vanilla, and violet are all supported by a generous helping of toasted oak. The palate is soft and elegant with supple tannins and moderate acidity working toward a lean, lingering finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon | Petite Sirah | Petit Verdot | Rubired
With a textbook ABV of 14.5%, the varietal blend is 87% Petite Sirah, 6.5% Petit Verdot, 4.5% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon.
The color is classic Petite as well, an intensely extracted, deep ruby/purple that’s an attention grabber before it even hits the bottom of the glass. Aromas of sweet, toasted oak give way to rich layers of ripe blueberry, blackberry, fresh-cracked black pepper, black licorice, dark mocha, and espresso. The wine is huge on our palate, with a monster mouthfeel and a finish that goes on forever.
The 2019 Bellissimo is charming and flirtatious, and with its bright fruit flavors and clean palate it is perfect for these hot summer days. Produced from 100% Texas High Plains fruit, the ’19 is 88% Sangiovese, 11.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4.5% Merlot. A food-friendly 13.0% ABV, let’s serve this between 55 and 60*.
Delightfully clean and light in texture, the mouthfeel is elegant, sensual, and exquisitely balanced. It glides across our palate with grace and finesse and finishes with fruit and acid perfectly aligned. The color is textbook Bellissimo, a fetching pale garnet with a dazzling, translucent rim. Attractive, bright aromas of red plum, cherry, raspberry, and red licorice fuse with cinnamon, vanilla, and a subtle tease of clove.
50.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37.2% Sangiovese, 6% Tempranillo, 4.4% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot. The ABV is a reasonable 13.7%.
For many years our most popular and best-selling Super Tuscan-style wine, the 2021 Texas Bellissimo is a textbook example of why this wine has an almost cult-like following. A blend of mostly Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Rubired, this charming wine is a pale garnet in color with a quaffable 13.7% ABV.
The nose shows bright aromas of candied raspberry, cherry, red currant, cinnamon, and clove. Medium-bodied in weight and featuring outstanding balance, this beauty is accessible to newer red wine drinkers while sophisticated enough for even the most experienced palates.
Sangiovese | Cabernet Sauvignon | Merlot | Cabernet Franc | Rubired
Featuring all five of the dominant red grapes in Bordeaux, our ’19 Texas Mosaic is 37.8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18.6% Merlot, 18.4% Malbec, 15.6% Cabernet Franc and 9.6% Petit Verdot. The ABV is a food-friendly 13.6%. A tapestry of aromas which include blackberry, blueberry, cassis and cocoa are balanced with Mexican vanilla, cinnamon, allspice and fresh-cut tobacco. Rich, chalky tannins and generous amounts of toasted oak yield an age-worthy wine with great texture and structure. Let’s serve this lovely wine around 60*.
Consistent with the last few vintages of Mosaic, the 2020 features all five of the dominant red grapes from Bordeaux, with 55.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21.1% Merlot, 13.5% Petit Verdot, 5.7% Malbec, and 4.2% Cabernet Franc. The ABV is an approachable, food-friendly 13.7%, and the color is a medium garnet with a touch of ruby in the rim.
Very Old-World in style, lean and austere aromas of sweet, toasted oak are layered with ripe raspberry, black plum, blackberry, vanilla, nutmeg, and a hint of eucalyptus. These become more pronounced over time as the wine begins to open up in the glass.
First produced in 2004, Mosaic was an integral part of the Grape Creek Vineyards “Renaissance” after Jason became our winemaker and Brian purchased the vineyard. A textbook “Bordeaux-Style” wine, the ’21 is predominately Cabernet Sauvignon blended with Cabernet Franc and Malbec. The ABV is an approachable 13.2%.
Medium garnet in color, the ’21 Texas Mosaic shows complex aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet, pencil lead, and fresh-cut tobacco. Silky and sensual, the mouthfeel exhibits great finesse for a young wine with a flawless progression from the front palate that leads to a graceful, refined finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Franc | Malbec
The 2020 color is a rich, dark ruby and the aromas are a tapestry of black cherry, cassis, and black licorice complimented by lovely floral notes of lilac, lavender, and violet. The palate is luxuriously sensual and full-bodied with near perfect balance and a fruit-driven finish that seems to linger forever.
It is 76% Petit Verdot with 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and tiny amounts of Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Malbec. The ABV is a food-friendly 13.2%. Serving temp should be around 60*.
Our 2021 Invention is a medium-plus garnet in color with an attractive hint of ruby in the rim. Primarily Petit Verdot, a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon is blended in to add some texture and complexity. The ABV is an accessible, porch-amicable 13.5%.
Richly-layered aromas of black licorice, espresso, dark chocolate, and black plum are accented with floral notes of violet and sage. The palate is young and assertive with aggressive, chalky tannins that lead to a long, lingering finish. This beauty shows great age-worthiness and would benefit greatly from about 1.5 hours of decanting.
Petit Verdot | Cabernet Sauvignon
Our 2021 Riesling is a brilliant, pale yellow/straw with an ABV of 11.7%. The off-dry residual sugar is 25.7 grams/liter (2.57%) which translates to about 4.8 grams of sugar in a 6 oz glass. Let’s serve this cold, around 45*.
The nose yields subtle aromas of white cherry, apricot, and nectarine along with hints of nutmeg and lemon curd backed by an intriguing wet-stone minerality. Brisk acidity transitions the sugar to the back of our palate for a clean, well-balanced finish.
Grape Creek’s most luxurious off-dry wine, our 2022 Texas Riesling is an appealing pale straw in color with a clean, crystal clear rim. Ample, but not overpowering sweetness, and back porch perfect low-alcohol of 11.4%.
Textbook Riesling aromas of Granny Smith apple, pear, lemon, and nectarine are in subtle harmony with jasmine, honeysuckle, and white carnation. Brisk acidity on the finish provides perfect balance with the sweetness on the front palate. Let’s serve this lovely wine at about 40*.
Our new GCV 2021 Muscat Canelli is a stunning, gracefully elegant wine. A brilliant pale straw in color, this Texas High Plains beauty is a late-afternoon friendly 11.5% ABV, with an off-dry residual sugar of 2.8%, which equals 28 grams/liter, or 5.25 grams per 6 oz glass.
Dynamic, sensual aromas of orange blossom, honeysuckle, Meyer lemon, and peach flirt with wild honey, butterscotch, and toffee. The palate has a rich, velvety texture boasting a plush, round mouthfeel. The lingering finish is bright, clean, and crisp.
A lovely rose/salmon in color with an ABV of 12.6%, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is a Cab Blanc to get excited about. Alluring fruit aromas of strawberry, raspberry, and candied cherry are backed by floral notes of honeysuckle, jasmine, and citrus blossom. The sugars and acids are in flawless harmony, creating a seamless transition from the front to back of our palate, while the delightful fruit flavors are ever present and linger on the finish.
Sweet, fruity, and fun, our new 2021 Cab Blanc is a seductive, translucent pale salmon in color with a porch-perfect ABV 0f 11.5%. The residual sugar is 43 grams/liter, or 4.3%. In a 6 ounce glass of wine, this breaks down to about 8 grams of sugar.
Playful aromas of strawberry shortcake, red cherry, and cranberry are balanced with pink carnation and wild flowers. The mouthfeel is sweet, well-balanced, and made for quaffing. Serve well-chilled, around 45*.
A lovely, light ruby/garnet, the 2020 is a blend of 53% Tempranillo and 43% Merlot with an ABV of 13.4%. The residual sugar is 34 grams per liter, or 3.4%. Light-bodied, fun and unpretentious, Grand Rouge (Big Red) is perennially one of our best sellers. Fruity and floral, fresh, straightforward aromas of red raspberry, cranberry, Bing cherry and blueberry are supported by hints of lilacs, violets and red carnations. The palate is playful and direct, showing great harmony between sugar, fruit and acid. Let’s serve between 50 and 55*.
The 2021 Grand Rouge is a lucid, very pale garnet with a hint of ruby. The varietal blend is 50.6% Tempranillo and 49.4% Merlot, with an ABV of 13.8%. The residual sugar is 4.0%, or 40 grams/liter, which gives us 7.5 grams of sugar in a 6 oz glass of wine.
The color is an attractive, very pale garnet with a touch of ruby in the rim. Bright red fruit aromas of cranberry, candied raspberry, cherry, and pomegranate are backed by floral notes of red roses. The palate is straightforward with crisp acidity that balances the sweetness. 50-55* is optimum for serving.
This dessert wine is mostly Touriga Nacional with some Petite Sirah. The color is a rich reddish brown edged in garnet, and the initial aroma is one of sweet, bright cherries After about 45 minutes, complex aromas of almonds, hazelnuts, and cashews mingled with the fruit. The alcohol (17.8% ABV) showed on the nose, but not the palate. The flavor is all about holiday spice, with layers of vanilla, cinnamon, clove and allspice. The finish is elegant and creamy in texture, with perfectly balanced flavors that linger for a long time.
Cabernet Sauvignon (68%), blended with 20% Merlot and 12% Syrah. The alcohol-by-volume (ABV) is a sensible 13.8%. The color is a deeply extracted purple/violet, with deep, dark clarity at the rim. Aromas are ripe and intense, with nuances of oak accented by black cherry, cassis, cigar box, and leather. Delicate layers of lilacs, roses, toffee, and chocolate contribute to a very complex nose. Loaded with youthful exuberance, fruit, tannin, acid, and oak are very well-integrated for a full-bodied wine barely in adolescence. The finish is rich and enticing, with lots of fruit to balance a soft, elegant texture.
The 2017 is 68.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15.7% Merlot, 8.4% Petite Sirah and 7.5 % Syrah. The ABV is 14.0%. The color is a well extracted violet/purple with a dark rim and no transparency in the bowl. Intriguingly rich primary aromas of black cherry, blackberry, black plum and cassis are complimented by secondary aromas of leather, cedar, and dark cocoa. The palate is lean, elegant, and austere. Young and introverted, dense fruit flavors wait to emerge supported by well-integrated acid and tannin.
Our new 2018 Serendipity is 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, and 11% Syrah with a sensible 13.9% ABV. This blend is extremely consistent with the previous four vintages and lends itself to the consistency in style we have seen from Serendipity since 2014. The color is a densely extracted purple/garnet, with complex, tightly packed aromas that are richly supported with generous layers of sweet toasted oak. Ripe raspberry, black cherry, blackberry and plum dance in harmony with crushed black pepper, leather, tobacco, cedar and eucalyptus. On our palate, the fruit is youthful, lean and austere with a firm backbone of acid and tannin that promise years of graceful bottle aging. The finish is structurally aggressive, and I would suggest a serving temp around 60* with a decant time of about 60-90 minutes.
The ’19 is a somewhat serendipitous Bordeaux-style blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, and 8% Petit Verdot. The ABV is 13.7%. Medium ruby in hue with a hint of garnet, this lean and elegant wine shows delicate aromas of red plum, raspberry, red currant, and Bing cherry along with cinnamon, cedar, clove, and white pepper. Young and edgy, sweet, toasted oak with well-integrated acids and tannins provide a solid structure for the fruit to evolve in the next 2-5 years. If you can, decant for an hour. A good serving temp would be between 55 and 60*.
Our most sought-after and collectible wine, the ’20 Serendipity is a medium plus garnet in color, and is a Cab-dominant blend of 81.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13.5% Syrah, and 4.9% Merlot. The ABV is an approachable 13.9%. A 60* serving temp is ideal, with a decant of 1-1.5 hours recommended.
Rich, complex aromas of cassis, black cherry, blackberry, and cracked green peppercorn are layered with secondary aromas of cedar, mocha, and fresh-cut tobacco. The palate is dense and powerful, yet still sophisticated with an aggressive finish led by chalky, muscular tannins.
Perhaps our most exclusive and sought after wine (available to Wine Club Members only) the ’21 Serendipity is medium garnet with complex aromas of ripe raspberry, black plum, graphite, cedar, and generous amounts of sweet oak.
75.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11.8 % Petite Sirah, 8.1% Malbec, and 4.6% Rubired
A dense purple/violet, this is a big, fully ripe wine driven by finesse and balance. Textbook flavors and aromas of blackberry, cassis, and black tea mingle with cedar, leather, mocha, and espresso. Barrel aging included 53% new French oak, yielding sweet, soft tannins with delicate spice.
An intense, impenetrable purple, this is a monster wine. Aromas of violets, blackberry, black currants, and black plum spar with white and black pepper, anise, and dark cocoa. Aged in 100% French oak (57% new), this is an aggresive yet graceful wine packed with intrigue.
A rich ruby/garnet, this wine is elegant, graceful, and true to its varietal character. Intriguing aromas of bright red berries, dried flowers, and rose petals flirt with clove, cinnamon, and hints of vanilla. The finish is well-balanced, with bright fruit balancing delicate oak and tannins.
Pale yellow with a brilliant rim, this is a dense, richly textured wine featuring a fruit bowl of aromas and flavors. Layers of grapefruit, melon, and citrus dance with tangerine, peach, and pear. Like its name, this is a seductive wine with a complex, lingering finish.
Aged in 100% French oak (over 50% new), the color is a textbook medium garnet. Complex aromas of blueberry, blackberry, and cassis weave with cigar box, pine nuts, dark cocoa, and Mexican vanilla. Aggressive, angular tannins are balanced with lots of indulgent fruit on the finish.
Brand new to our Heath Vineyards portfolio, this single block 100% Cabernet is an enchanting ruby/garnet in color. Aged in 100% French oak, graceful aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, and ripe loganberry mingle with leather, cedar, and a hint of mint. Picture-perfect structure and balance yield an intense, lingering finish.
A dense purple/violet color with a touch of midnight blue promises a moody and mysterious wine. Aromas of black cherry, black currant, and plum are supported by black pepper, sweet smoke, lavender, fennel, and eucalyptus. Aged in 100% French oak (50% new), acid and tannin are well-integrated in a powerful finish.
In contrast to previous vintages, the ’17 exhibits cooler climate characteristics in a New World style. A vibrant cherry/ruby in hue, this is a charmingly bright and fruity wine. Tart cranberry, raspberry, and candied cherry meld with clove and cinnamon that finish with a rich, yet delicate mouthfeel.
A brilliant, pale yellow/straw with a hint of green in the rim, this is a very expressive, sensual wine. Layers of grapefruit, citrus, green apple and cantaloupe dance with butterscotch and hints of caramel. A touch of oak yields a delicate viscosity with ample fruit in a crisp, clean finish.
A textbook Bordeaux-style blend, Absolution is a dense, dark purple with an alluring red rim. Seductive aromas of black currant, black cherry, espresso, and mocha pair with anise, thyme, and freshly tanned leather. With well-integrated acid and tannin, this lovely wine is approachable when young, and will be even more rewarding with a few years of bottle age.
Crafted from 100% Cab from only two single blocks, Liberation is a lean, austere “old-world style” Cabernet with a richly extracted royal purple/black color. Blackberry, boysenberry, cassis, and cracked black pepper dance with vanilla, lavender, pencil shavings, and a touch of flinty minerality. This beauty will develop gracefully over the next 8-10 years.
A classic dense, dark purple, this is a very muscular wine featuring concentrated aromas of white and black pepper layered with ripe blueberry, black cherry, black plum, lavender, and an intriguing hint of spun sugar. Aged in 100% French oak (40% new), a big, fleshy palate boasts a lingering fruit finish dominated by firm, yet supple tannins.
Perhaps our best Pinot to date, and aged in 100% French oak, the ’18 Pinot is a charming bright garnet in color, with playful aromas of Bing cherry, cherry cola, raspberry, blueberry, and spiced apple along with toffee, lilac, violet, and eucalyptus. The palate is well-centered, with a plush viscosity and soft tannins yielding a clean, sophisticated finish.
The 2018 is the last vintage that will be produced of this lively Sauvignon Blanc wine. Enjoy layers of grapefruit, citrus and green apples.
Aged in 100% French oak (35% new), our elegant and silky 2019 Pinot Noir is a medium garnet with a slight hint of orange on the rim. Delicate, yet complex aromas of cranberry, red currant, and candied cherry are layered with red licorice, vanilla, and cola. The palate is true to the nose, with well-integrated acid and tannin leading to a soft, satiny finish.
100% Pinot Noir
15% ABV
Serving Temp: 55*
An alluring garnet in hue, our ‘19 Absolution is aged in 100% French oak and shows intense aromas of blackberry cobbler, cassis, mocha, cracked black pepper, and red rose petal. Flavors and aromas evolve quickly in the glass, and the palate features a richly textured mouthfeel and a long, assertive finish.
75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 11% Petit Verdot
15.1% ABV
Serving Temp: 55-60*
100% Cabernet Sauvignon, our ‘19 Liberation is a deep garnet/purple showing classic Cab aromas of black cherry, black plum, and blackberry supported by dark cocoa, espresso, cigar box, leather, and eucalyptus. The palate shows great finesse and balance, with a long, lingering finish that begs for another sip. This wine is built to age gracefully for many years.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon, 62% Block 6, 38% Block 4B
14.7% ABV
Serving Temp: 55-60*
Perennially our most highly decorated wine from Heath Vineyards, our ‘19 is an intensely extracted dark, deep purple. Powerful aromas of blackberry jam, plum sauce, and grape jam are interlaced with green and black peppercorn, clove, and spearmint. Aged in 100% French oak (50% new), the wine is dense and compact with a long, forceful finish.
82% Syrah, 18% Petit Verdot
15.4% ABV
Serving Temp: 55-60*
Aged in 100% French oak, our 2020 Heath Pinot Noir is a charming medium garnet with a brilliant rim. This classic, warm-climate Pinot features sensual aromas of cherry, red plum, cranberry, and pomegranate flirting with floral notes of violet and rose petal. A soft, fruit-forward finish is well-balanced by subtle hints of vanilla and sweet French oak.
100% Pinot Noir
14.5% ABV
Serving Temp: 55*
A rich, dark ruby/purple the new ’20 Absolution was aged in 100% French oak (60% new). A layered, convoluted nose displays aromas of black cherry, cassis, and black plum with rustic notes of tanned leather, crushed black pepper, and black licorice. A dense, yet elegant wine, that while approachable and enjoyable now, shows angular tannins and good acidity that promise the potential for years of bottle aging.
49.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33.8% Petit Verdot, 16.7% Merlot,
14.5% ABV
Serving Temp: 55-60*
Our 2020 Liberation is (as always) 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, and this vintage was sourced from Block 5B and Block 6. It was aged in 100% French oak (60% new) and is a richly extracted dense ruby with a purple rim. Textbook Cab aromas of intense black currant, blackberry, fresh-cracked black pepper, cigar box and cedar dominate the nose. A long finish showcases extremely mature tannins for a young wine.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Block 5B, Block 6
14.6% ABV
Serving Temp: 55-60*
Our 2020 Syrah is an inky, dense purple/ruby in hue and was aged in 100% French oak (65% new). Juicy, compact aromas of dried black fig, dried blackberry, and plum sauce compliment hints of cherry cream, caramel, mint, and black licorice. Oak, tannin, acid, and fruit are well-integrated for a huge mouthfeel finishing with ambitious, chalky tannins.
87% Syrah, 6.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4.4% Petit Verdot, 2.2% Merlot
14.7% ABV
Serving Temp: 55-60*
A classic crimson/garnet in color, this charmingly seductive wine delivers bright red fruit aromas of pomegranate, raspberry, cranberry, and cherry cola along with Mexican vanilla, cinnamon, and red rose petals. With great balance and structure, bright acidity and soft tannins provide a very food-friendly Pinot with a delicate, clean finish.
Pinot Noir
14.7% ABV
Serving Temp: 55*
An incredibly complex wine, our 2021 Absolution is a powerhouse blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Merlot. It is a dense ruby/garnet in hue, and features layered aromas of tart cherry, boysenberry, clove, crushed pepper, vanilla, and brown sugar pound cake. Powerful tannins, well-integrated acids, and a generous helping of French oak combine for a long finish promising years of bottle development.
Cabernet Sauvignon | Petit Verdot | Merlot
14.4% ABV
Serving Temp: 55-60*
Lean and elegantly muscular, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Liberation is an impenetrable dark garnet/purple with earthy aromas of leather, cedar, and graphite, with undercurrents of mocha, black licorice, and fresh pipe tobacco. Rich, sinewy tannins will soften and allow aromas and flavors to blossom with about ninety minutes decant time. The reward is well worth the wait.
Cabernet Sauvignon
14.8% ABV
Serving Temp: 55-60*
A dense, concentrated purple/garnet in color, the 2021 Syrah shows intriguing floral aromas of violet and lilac along with cracked black peppercorn, black plum, grape jam, and blueberry compote. The aromas are incredibly consistent with the flavor profiles on the palate and the long finish exhibits great balance for a young wine. This is definitely a wine to watch.
Syrah
14.7% ABV
Serving Temp: 55-60*
A young, racy wine full of tension between fruit and tannin, exhibiting a rustic grittiness highlighted by a bit of limestone minerality. The color is a deeply extracted dark purple with a dark ruby rim. Aromas of black cherry, ripe plum, leather, cocoa, and coffee add to the full-flavored complexity of this wine. Abundant tannins that are well-integrated with a firm backbone of acidity promise lots of room to age.
An impenetrable dark purple, this is a substantial wine built to age. Brooding and mysterious with tightly packed jammy aromas of ripe blueberry, black raspberry, black plum, and cassis; and flirting with hints of eucalyptus. Aged in 100% French oak (57% new), the palate is assertive from start to a lingering finish.
The Epiphany continues...with our newly named Originalist. Deep and well-extracted purple/ruby in color with complex aromas of cranberry, dark plum, black cherry, and cassis layered with violet, cinnamon, vanilla, and cardamom. The well-integrated palate and finish highlight the beauty and versatility of our unique GCV terroir.
First produced as Epiphany in 2010, our ’18 Originalist is a deep ruby in color and shows aromas of raspberry, red plum, huckleberry, black cherry, allspice, and violet layered with generous amounts of toasted oak. The palate is rich and lively, with a rustic earthiness and subtle minerality reflecting the unique GCV terroir from these 12 year old vines.
Our very first GCV Estate wine (originally produced in 2010 as Epiphany), our ‘19 Originalist is ruby/garnet in hue with sensual aromas of black cherry, cranberry, and blueberry with floral notes of violet and lilac. An earthy undercurrent of cedar, saddle strap, and graphite add further complexity. Edgy, youthful tannins yield a rich, chalky finish that promises years of potential aging.
45% Montepulciano, 45% Aglianico, 10% Petite Sirah
13.5% ABV
Serving Temp: 55-60*
The tenth anniversary of our first Estate red wine and the flagship of our Estate Club, the ’20 Originalist is an alluring medium plus garnet in color with a touch of ruby. Aged close to 18 months in American and French oak, lush aromas of dark raspberry, black plum, caramel, vanilla, and violet are supported by a layer of steely flint. A young, aggressive wine that finishes with rich, chalky tannins.
52.2% Montelpuciano, 46.8% Aglianico, 1% Tannat
13% ABV
Serving Temp: 55-60*
Originally produced in 2010 as Epiphany, the 2021 Originalist is the eleventh vintage of our flagship Estate Wine. A vibrant medium garnet in hue and aged in both French and American oak, this intensely fruit-forward wine boasts a much bigger mouthfeel than its color suggests. The nose shows bright aromas of raspberry, cherry, cranberry, and red licorice with an earthy background of cedar.
Aglianico | Montepulciano | Petite Sirah | Tannat
12.5% ABV
Serving Temp: 55-60*
Our much anticipated, inaugural vintage of the Elitist does not disappoint! A brooding, impermeable dark purple hue yields rich, aromatic aromas of blackberry, cassis, baked cherry, and dried fig complimented by rose petal, cedar, and fresh-cut tobacco. Aged in 25% new French oak, the palate exhibits graceful fruit flavors supported by firm tannins and brisk acidity.
Our second vintage of the Elitist, the 2019 is an impenetrable dark purple with intriguing aromas of blackberry, dried cherry, and prune accented with spicy notes of cinnamon, allspice, espresso beans, and eucalyptus. With a richly textured mouthfeel, fruit, acid, oak, and tannin are well-integrated and lead to an intricate, lingering finish.
66% Petite Sirah, 33% Aglianico, 1% Tannat
13.2% ABV
Serving Temp: 55-60*
Dark, brooding, and mysterious, our new Elitist is a densely extracted dark purple with a touch of ruby in the rim. Ripe aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and blueberry merge with lilac, espresso, and generous amounts of sweet oak. A full, well-balanced mouthfeel leads to aloof, muscular tannins and a powerful finish. This is Hamlet’s favorite wine.
82.6% Petite Sirah, 8.2% Tannat, 4.8% Montelpuciano, 4.3% Aglianico
13.1% ABV
Serving Temp: 55-60*
Becoming more complex with every vintage, the ’21 Elitist is dark ruby in color with a hint of purple in the rim. The aromas are predominately spice-driven with notes of cinnamon, clove, cocoa, fresh-ground coffee, and black molasses. Hints of blackberry and black plum add some lean, subtle fruit on the palate. Ample tannins and sweet oak lead to a long, chalky finish.
Petite Sirah | Tannat
13.6% ABV
Serving Temp: 55-60*
The inaugural vintage of our brand new Individualist, the 2019 is a well-extracted garnet with a translucent, purple rim. Dark, earthy aromas of black currant, ripe blueberry, black plum, pencil shavings, and black licorice dominate the nose. The palate is rich and layered, with aggressive tannins and acids yielding a very age-worthy wine.
79% Tannat, 20% Petite Sirah, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon
13% ABV
Serving Temp: 55-60*
The second vintage of our unique Individualist, the 2020 is a textbook medium plus garnet and shows complex, layered aromas of plum, black raspberry, and black currant harmonizing with cinnamon, Mexican vanilla, and cedar. Youthful, yet well-balanced, its great structure promises a very age-worthy wine with a long, lingering finish.
83.5% Tannat, 7.2% Petite Sirah, 4.9% Montelpuciano, 4.4% Aglianico
13.6% ABV
Serving Temp: 55-60*
Mostly Tannat (a grape that has proven itself very well-suited to Texas), the ’21 Individualist is a dense, dark ruby/purple with layered aromas of blackberry jam, cassis, fig, and cracked black peppercorn, accented by floral notes of violet and rose petal. Well-integrated acid and tannin lead to a lengthy finish that promises a long life in the bottle.
Tanna | Montepulciano
14.7%ABV
Serving Temp: 55-60*
Our first ever Joyist is a 100% Estate-grown Albariño and is a richly textured, complex example of this intriguing varietal. A lovely pale yellow/gold with delicate aromas of pear, white peach, Meyer lemon, and honeysuckle are supported by a hint of chalky minerality. The finish is fresh and lively, with a subtle kiss of oak.
Our unique Estate blend of Albarińo and Chenin Blanc is an appealing pale yellow/straw, featuring charming aromas of Granny Smith apple, tangerine, banana, Bosc pear, passion fruit, and honeyed crème brûlèe. Delicate and elegant, a crisp, clean finish gains complexity and texture from 30% spending 3 months in new French oak.
Growing more complex with each vintage (first produced in 2018), the ‘20 Joyist is a brilliant, pale yellow/hay straw in color and shows citrusy aromas of grapefruit, lemon, and tangerine zest layered with pineapple, Granny Smith apple, white peach, and spun sugar. The palate is fresh and clean, while a subtle kiss of oak adds texture leading to a long, pleasing finish.
81.5% Albariño, 18.5% Chenin Blanc
13.1% ABV
Serving Temp: 45*
The only white wine in our Owner’s Club portfolio, the 2021 Joyist, is a brilliant, medium straw hue with a hint of pale yellow in the rim. Clean, straightforward aromas of Meyer lemon, tangerine, and yellow apple compliment white honey blossom and crème brûlée. 10% barrel fermentation adds texture on the palate with well-integrated fruit and acid leading to a long, brisk finish.
81.5% Albariño, 18.5% Chenin Blanc
13.1% ABV
Serving Temp: 45-50*
The only white wine in our Owner’s Club portfolio, this charming unoaked Albariño is an appealing pale straw in color with a hint of yellow in the rim. Made for back yard quaffing, tropical aromas of lemon, pineapple, peach, and apricot are showcased by an undercurrent of baked apple pie and crème brûlée. The palate is rich texturally with a crisp, clean finish.
Albariño
11.9% ABV
Serving Temp: 45-50*