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