Reddy Vineyards, Texas High Plains (Texas) 2019

 This cleverly named TX-BDX from Reddy Vineyards is a blend of traditional Bordeaux varieties grown in Texas.  It is smooth as velvet with spicy, black fruits of berry, cherry and currant. layered with vanilla, tobacco, and notes of dried herbs supported by burnished tannins and vibrant acidity.  Merlot provides 71% of the blend supplemented with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Petit Verdot.  Founder Dr. Vijay Reddy arrived in the U.S. in 1971 to further his education in soil and plant science, completing a Doctoral degree in soil and plant science in 1975.  He planted his first grape vines in 1997 and today, he and his family farm 300-plus acres of 38 varieties.  Initially their grapes were sold to wineries, but in 2015 they began making their estate wines, having seen wines made by some of their winery customers winning awards for quality.