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CABERNET SHIRAZ 2006 13.0% 23.2 0.57 (As Tartaric) 3.73 .15 18 DAYS Australian Shiraz Strain 85° Degrees F (Temp.) 6 months in American oak , medium (+) toast level with toasted heads. VEGAN FRIENDLY

Those of us who are fans of Texas wines know that our climate is a big challenge and the past two consecutive vintages (2006 and 2007) are proof. While the past two years have been low vineyard production vintages due to hail and spring frost, we have had great quality.  As a result of short supply, our 2006 Cabernet Shiraz carries an American Appellation and is a blend of wines from grapes grown in Texas and California.

The 2006 Cabernet/Shiraz is a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Shiraz.  Fine wines of similar blend proportions being produced in Australia inspire our Llano Cabernet Shiraz. Australian winemakers have led the way in developing new and interesting wines by blending varieties not traditionally combined in a blend.   The  Llano Cabernet-Shiraz is a blend of two varieties from two premium grape growing states; Texas (Hudspeth County) and California (Paso Robles).

Llano Cabernet Shiraz is a youthful, richly textured wine with lots of forward berry and ripe cherry fruit.  This wine will continue to improve with bottle age through 2010.  Serve Cabernet Shiraz at cool room temperature (60° F) with your favorite Texas beef, wild game or pasta.   Enjoy!