Palate
Cocoa-dusted cherries, cranberry, mushroom, red raspberry
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
January 2024
Winemaking
54% Whole-berry Maceration, 46% Cryo-Maceration in half-ton open-top containers
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Aging
More than 24 months
Food Pairing
Wagyu ribeye, bison burger, seared venison with chimichurri sauce, teriyaki chicken, carne asada, eggplant parmigiana, blackened salmon, Texas brisket