Oentrepid "X" 2017

Our Oentrepid wines represent our line up of ripe Cabernet blends with tasting profiles similar to Napa Cabernets. These blends comprise multiple clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, each specially selected by our lead winemaker for preferred phenolic and aromatic characteristics and then individually precision-farmed at low yields in Gillespie County, Texas, under the watchful eye of our winemakers, to maximize the desired attributes. The clones are harvested and vinified separately, with individual clones harvesting up to 6 weeks apart. Our winemakers then artfully assemble the components into custom blends to achieve a heightened tasting profile that feels more “complete” than any of the singular varietals standing alone.

Oentrepid X is a Napa-inspired blend featuring six different genetic strains of Cabernet Sauvignon. This 6-clone blend targets Napa oenephiles who extoll the fatter, jammier Cabernet tasting signatures which the majority of Napa houses now advance. Versus the Chateau Marie series, our Oentrepids feature lower antioxidant levels that allow them to reach optimum drinkability sooner. The fruit-dominant Oentrepid X is very soft, with the lowest antioxidants of all our Proprietors wines. It is already drinking beautifully and should reach full development between 2021 and 2023, after which, it will continue to drink well for several years to come with good cellaring.