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