Growing Conditions

The Newsom family farms 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 12, 2020

Bottling

February 2024

Winemaking

80% Whole-berry Maceration, 20% Cryo-Maceration

Silver – 2025 San Francisco Chronicle

Food Pairing

Grilled lamb chops, meat lovers pizza, ribeye steak, pork tamales with chili, charred pork tenderloin with cherry chutney