2017 Touriga Nacional

Texas Hill Country

Tasting Notes

Dark fruit, violet, graphite, structured tannins, long finish, etc.

Food Pairing

Grilled meats, lamb, aged cheeses

Production Notes

Crafted with a focus on structure, oak integration, and age-worthiness

Overview

A bold and structured expression of Touriga Nacional, showcasing the depth and aging potential of Texas-grown fruit. This limited-production wine reflects both meticulous vineyard practices and extended barrel aging.

Vineyard & Farming

  • First commercial planting of Touriga Nacional (1998)
  • Rootstock: S04
  • Soil: Hickory Sands
  • Trellising: Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP)

Winemaking

  • Vintage: 2017
  • Barreled: October 2017
  • Bottled: November 6, 2021
  • Production: 9 barrels

Aging Details

  • 100% new oak
  • French, American, and Hungarian barrels
  • Medium+ toast with toasted heads

Blend Composition

  • 97.106% Touriga Nacional (Texas Hill Country)
  • 2.080% Merlot (Texas Hill Country)
  • 0.378% Mourvèdre (Texas High Plains)
  • 0.229% Ruby Cabernet (Texas Hill Country)
  • 0.207% Merlot (Texas Hill Country)

Technical Analysis

  • Alcohol: 13%
  • pH: 4.09
  • Total Acidity: 0.61 g/L
  • Volatile Acidity: 0.87 g/L

Residual Sugar

  • Glucose: 0 g/L
  • Fructose: 0 g/L

Other Metrics

  • Lactic Acid: 4.5 g/L
  • Malic Acid: 0 g/L
  • Density: 0.9947 g/mL
  • Absorbance (A280): 36.19 AU

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This is the first release in a series of brands created by Dave Bryant, a Napa Valley–raised hospitality and wine professional who previously served as General Manager of Texas Wine Collective. Dave works behind the scenes shaping how wines are grown, made, and sold across Texas through his consulting business Texas Wine Consulting and experimental winery Acquired Taste Wines. Double Blind is his way of cutting through the noise and putting the only thing that matters back in focus: what you actually taste.