Palate
Viscous raspberry pie and dates laced with cinnamon dominate the palate.
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.
Bottling
October 2024
Winemaking
Fortification with Bending Branch brandy distilled from our own Texas wines arrests fermentation, preserving residual sugar and augmenting alcohol.
Gold – 2025 San Francisco Chronicle
Food Pairing
Stilton cheese, crème brûlée, dark chocolate almonds, cheesecake