Palate
Chocolate, blueberry, black tea, cherry, juniper, leather
Growing Conditions
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.
Bottling
October 2024
Winemaking
Cryo-Maceration followed by Flash Détente in half-ton open-top containers
Double Gold – 2025 San Francisco Chronicle
Aging
More than 24 months, final aging with Texas White Oak
Food Pairing
Mesquite grilled ribeye, fried mushrooms, baked brie with cranberry compote, peppered beef jerky