Nose
Notes of black pepper, blackberry cobbler, leather, cherry pipe tobacco, black plum.
Growing Conditions
Three generations of the Newsom family farm grapes for Bending Branch Winery on their land near Plains, Texas. Their fruit is consistently among the very best in Texas. 3,700 ft elevation with sandy, red clay loam soils over caliche limestone.
Harvest
August 15, 2020
Bottling
June 2024
Winemaking
Whole berry fermentation in half-ton, open-top containers
Double Gold – 2025 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition
Aging
More than 24 months
Food Pairing
Cedar plank salmon, Wagyu ribeye, bison burger, black pepper bacon BLT with avocado and aioli, Texas brisket, teriyaki chicken, carne asada, grilled vegetables