Current Vintage Tasting Notes
Enjoy our wine tasting descriptions, compliments of Jeff’s Corner.
On Saturday, September 27th, the Restaurant, Stout’s Signature, will close at 3pm for our ticketed member event, Festa Della Vendemmia. Small bites will be available on the patio until 5pm.
Enjoy our wine tasting descriptions, compliments of Jeff’s Corner.
This classic, northern Italian-style 2023 Pinot Grigio shows delicate tropical fruit aromas of pineapple, white peach, lemon/lime, and cantaloupe. A brilliant, pale straw color and a backyard-friendly ABV of 12.7 make this a perfect wine for an afternoon gathering of good friends.
A soft, subtle palate that avoids the harsh edginess of an extremely high-acid Pinot Grigio (also called Pinot Gris) this lovely wine is extremely well-balanced and would pair beautifully with a garlicky shrimp scampi sautéed with sugar snap peas.
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
Produced since the mid-nineties, Jason and his team craft this proprietary white blend (cuvée means blend) from a unique selection of grapes every vintage. The 2023 is predominately Texas High Plains Viognier with a touch of Sauvignon Blanc.
A brilliant pale straw with a hint of gold and a respectable 13.5% ABV, this lovely wine exhibits delicate, yet pronounced aromas of lemon, tangerine, white peach, grapefruit and vanilla. Medium-plus in body with a clean, delicate palate and a crisp, lingering finish make this an extremely versatile food 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
An ancient grape discovered by the Romans in the Rhone Valley of southeastern France, Viognier has found its second home in Texas. Perhaps our most popular dry white, our 2023 Viognier is crafted from 100% Texas High Plains fruit and shows refreshing aromas of tangerine, apricot, cantaloupe, honeysuckle, and wild honey.
This perfectly-balanced, full-bodied beauty boasts a rich, creamy mouthfeel that finishes with lots of fruit and delicate, soft acidity. A civilized ABV of 12.2% make this a great food wine that would pair wonderfully with shell fish when served around 50*.
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 much anticipated 2022 Rosé of Malbec is an enchanting pale salmon in color and boasts 100% Texas High Plains fruit. With an accessible, backyard-friendly ABV of 11.4%, this beauty is made for laughter and friendship.
Crisp and elegant on the palate, bright red fruit aromas of strawberry shortcake, cranberry, raspberry, and watermelon are accented by floral notes of iris and pink carnation. Showing great balance and a clean mouthfeel, let’s serve this charming wine well-chilled, around 45*.
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 front to finish with plenty of crisp acidity to make this wine very refreshing and very food-friendly.
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.
Grape Creek's lightest red wine in style and texture, our 2022 Rhone-style Texas Rendezvous is a masterful blend of Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Syrah, and Rubired. A perfect wine for warm weather and folks new to red wine, the ’22 has an ABV of 13.5% and shows best slightly chilled, around 55*.
A bright medium garnet in color, playful aromas of cherry cola, raspberry, cranberry, and cinnamon lead to a soft, pleasing finish. This beauty would pair well with grilled chicken, ribs, sausage or a firm-textured such as tuna or Mahi Mahi.
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
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
A legend in the history of Texas wine, this is the thirty-second vintage of Cabernet Trois, having first been produced in 19991. Another masterful blend, the ’22 is crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Rubired. A textbook garnet in hue, the ABV is a friendly 13.0%.
Aggressive aromas of black cherry, cinnamon, all spice, clove, and spicy evergreen dominate the nose and contribute to a well-structured, fruit-forward mouthfeel that leads to a rich, lingering finish. Always a great food wine that pairs with a wide array of offerings, let’s try this beauty with Mom’s favorite pot roast recipe.
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 roots going back to the Grape Creek 2004 Renaissance, Prosperity evolved from Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah to Prosperity in 2011. The blend of Cab and Syrah has remained true, however, with room for a little more flexibility. The 2022 is true to style, with a lean, racehorse palate and a made-for-food ABV of 13.2%.
The color is a classic garnet, showing alluring aromas of cracked black pepper, black currant, raspberry jam, and roasted ripe red pepper. The palate is silky and elegant, leading to a surprisingly aggressive finish with chalky tannins and a lingering dark fruit finish.
Perhaps the most moody and melancholy of red wines, Petite Sirah (the son of Syrah) was spawned in the Rhone Valley from obscure parentage in the mid 19th century. Small berries and dark, thick skins create wines with intense color and rich, angular tannins. Our 2022 Texas Petite Sirah is a dense purple with a touch of garnet and a modest ABV of 12.1%.
Classic aromas of ripe blackberry, cocoa, espresso, and black plum are supported by subtle layers of sweet, toasted oak. The palate is soft and accessible for a young Petite Sirah, and the well-balanced finish rounds out a silky mouthfeel. This beauty would pair nicely with a hearty beef or venison stew.
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
Bellissimo, our flagship and best-selling Grape Creek wine, was first produced in 2004 and, along with Mosaic, was an integral part of our red wine “renaissance “ from winemaker Jason Englert and owner Brian Heath. Predominately Texas High Plains Sangiovese and blended with five other varietals, the color is medium garnet with a classic hint of burnt orange in the rim. The ABV is a made-for-food 12.7%.
Bright aromas of sour cherry, raspberry, cranberry, cinnamon, and vanilla dominate the nose, while the soft, nicely balanced palate with a delicate finish make this wine a Bellissimo lover’s dream. Extremely versatile with food, let’s pair this beauty with a creamy chicken Marsala or hearty lasagna. A serving temp between 55-60* might be ideal.
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
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
In the last decade, Petit Verdot (little green one) has emerged as a major player in the Texas wine industry. We introduced a small bottling from the 2015 vintage, released it as a varietal in 2016, and christened it “Invention” in 2017. It has since become a standout in our red wine portfolio.
Dynamic aromas of black cherry, cassis, and fresh-cracked black pepper combine with floral notes of violet and lilac for a complex nose leading to a sophisticated palate. Well-integrated tannins and acids promise a long life in the bottle. Braised short ribs would be a great match with this 2022 Invention.
Our charming 2023 Riesling is a brilliant pale straw in hue with a tiny hint of chartreuse. By far our driest Riesling yet with only about 1% residual sugar, the ABV is a late-afternoon friendly 11.4%.
Engaging floral aromas of honeysuckle, white rose petal, gardenia, and citrus blossom are in lovely harmony with nectarine, honey dew melon, and kiwi. The palate is well-balanced, crisp and clean, and finishes with a refreshing, brisk acidity. There is a subtle touch of minerality that should develop nicely with a year or so of bottle age.
One of the most versatile grapes in the wine world, Riesling can range in style from bone dry to extremely sweet. Our 2024 Grape Creek Riesling is off-dry, with 2.7% residual sugar, or 27 grams per liter of wine. This breaks down to about 5 grams in a 6 ounce class of wine, and to help put this in perspective, Coca Cola has 15 grams of sugar in 6 ounces.
A bright, pale yellow in hue, the ABV is a quaffable 11.5%. Alluring aromas of green apple, apricot, wild honey, and gardenia accent the nose, and a rich, creamy mouthfeel with brisk acidity transitions the sugar from the front of the palate to the back leading to a soft, clean finish. Let’s try this lovely wine between 40-45* before dinner with some prosciutto, melon, and manchego cheese.
With footprints stretching back millennia, the Muscat family is most likely the progenitor of all wine producing grapes. Muscat Canelli (or Muscat Blanc) produces the best wine and is one of the original varietals in our Grape Creek portfolio.
A brilliant, pale straw in hue, this off-dry beauty is 3.7% (37 g/l) residual sugar and features intense floral aromas of orange blossom and honeysuckle along with tangerine, white peach, and wild honey. The sugar and acid are beautifully balanced, yielding a crisp, refreshing palate. This wine is wonderful over vanilla ice cream with fresh peaches.
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*.
Our long-tenured Cab Blanc has been a huge fan favorite since it was first produced in 1990. The 2023 Cab Blanc is an alluring medium salmon showing whimsical aromas of strawberry shortcake, cranberry, cherry popsicle and potpourri.
Somewhat sweet with a residual sugar of 60 grams per liter, the palate remains crisp and clean with a soft, appealing finish. More of a quaffer than a food wine, with an ABV of 12.0%, it would, however, be wonderful on a picnic with some ice-cold watermelon. Cheers!
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.
One of our most popular off-dry wines, our Grand Rouge is unique for a red in that we like to serve it chilled (around 45-50*) and it is aged in stainless steel rather than oak. The stainless aging yields a crisp, clean finish that is extremely refreshing. A blend of equal parts Merlot and Tempranillo, the 2022 Grand Rouge is a charming pale ruby in color with a hint of garnet.
Bright red aromas of candied raspberry, cranberry, ripe strawberry and pomegranate flirt with a backdrop of potpourri. The mouthfeel is beautifully balanced with bright acidity transitioning the sugar from the front to the back of our palate. The ABV is 13.9%.
Merlot | Tempranillo
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
With Merlot taking the lead, and blended with 6 other varietals, the 2022 Serendipity features our most ambitious blend yet. The fifteenth vintage of our most collectible Grape Creek wine (2007 was the first), the ’22 is a medium-plus garnet with a hint of ruby in the rim. It features a food-perfect ABV of 13.5%.
Layered aromas of blueberry, blackberry, and raspberry are complimented by floral notes of rose petal and violet. The palate is harmoniously balanced with an extremely soft and elegant texture for such a youthful wine. A serving temp of 60* with a decant time of 45 minutes to an hour would be ideal.
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*
From the prestigious Willow Creek AVA and Heath Vineyards in southern Paso Robles, our 2022 Absolution is a rich, dark garnet with a deep, dense rim. With 22 months in new oak barrels, the ABV is a healthy 15.4%.
A complex blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Syrah and Merlot, this beauty shows a huge mouthfeel boasting diverse aromas and flavors of ripe blueberry, spearmint, eucalyptus, black plum and mocha. Soft, rich tannins are beautifully integrated with oak and acid for a well-balanced finish that promises years of enjoyment.
From the upper hillsides of Heath Vineyards in the Willow Creek AVA of Paso Robles, our ’22 Pinot Noir is a very pale, bright garnet with a touch of intriguing rust in the rim. With about 20 months in new barrels, the ABV is a deceptive 14.5%.
Bright red fruit aromas of candied cherries, red plumb, red licorice, jellied cranberry sauce, pomegranate, and cola yield a fetching nose. The medium-plus bodied palate belies the vibrant, bright hue of the wine, and this warm-climate Pinot Noir is sure to please even the most finicky of Pinot drinkers.
A deep, dark garnet in hue, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Willow Creek shows dense aromas of black cherry, ripe blackberry, cedar, leather, and violet. Aged for over 20 months in new oak barrels, this beauty has a healthy, but not obtrusive ABV of 15.3%.
Built to age gracefully for 10-15 years, but accessible in its youth, the palate is well-balanced and structurally cohesive for a young wine with rich oak laying a sound backdrop for well-integrated acid and tannin that that yield a supple, lingering finish. Once again, Heath Vineyards brings us a versatile wine enjoyable now and for years to come.
Showing dense shades of deep purple, our Heath Vineyards 2022 Syrah is a heavyweight for heavyweights. Boasting a huge mouthfeel of chalky tannins, brisk acidity, toasted oak, and lots of dark fruit, this is a wine for the ages.
Complex, textbook aromas of boysenberry, black raspberry, fresh cut tobacco, cracked black pepper and graphite dominate the nose and evolve quickly in the glass. The finish is a beautiful balance of fruit and structure that lingers in anticipation of the next sip.
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% Montepulciano, 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 first Estate-bottled wine and largely produced from our oldest vines (many planted in May 2007), our 2022 Originalist is close to equal parts Aglianico and Montepulciano. An amazing example of an Estate grown Hill Country wine showing maturity beyond its years, the color is a vibrant medium garnet with an approachable 14.1% ABV.
Smoky aromas of cassis, ripe raspberry, red plum jam, black licorice, and sweet, toasted oak pave the way for an elegant, silky palate with a lingering, graceful finish. Cheers to Clint (our vineyard manager) for growing this incredible fruit and Jason (our winemaker) for creating this beautiful wine!
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% Montepulciano, 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*
With 22 months cradled in oak and weighing in at 98% estate grown Petite Sirah, our 2022 Heath Family Estate Elitist is a densely extracted, deep, dark purple with a hint of ruby in the rim. The ABV is a food-friendly, yet respectable, 14.1%.
Intense aromas of blackberry, Mexican vanilla, cinnamon, cracked black pepper, and toasted oak dominate the nose, while the palate is incredibly well-integrated for a young wine. Fruit, acid, and moderate tannins all work together leading towards a beautifully balanced finish. Let’s serve this beauty around 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% Montepulciano, 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*
Tannat, one of the highest red grapes in antioxidants, has earned its place in Texas as a shining star. Our ’22 Individualist is 100% Estate-grown Tannat with a dark, ruby/garnet hue and a healthy 14.4% ABV. Sweet, toasted oak dominates the nose, with a great supporting cast of dark cocoa, espresso, fresh-baked blackberry cobbler, and black licorice.
The palate is young and aggressive, yet still shows well-integrated acid, tannin, and oak on the finish. This may be the most age-worthy of our Estate reds, and would definitely benefit from an hour and a half decanting and a cool serving temp between 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*
The only white wine in our Owners Club portfolio, this 100% Estate grown Albarino more than holds its own. A lovely, bright pale yellow with a hint of gold with an easy to drink ABV of 11.3%, this charming wine is made for late afternoons and early evenings on the back porch or by the pool.
Delicate, yet spicy aromas of tangerine, white peach, lemon zest, kiwi, and pineapple pave the way for a clean, brisk palate that avoids being overly acidic. A delightfully crisp finish promises the next sip of this unoaked beauty will be as refreshing as the last.