Perissos Vineyard & Winery

Grown in our estate vineyard just feet from our winery and tasting room. Picpoul means “stings the lip” in French because of the grapes' naturally high acidity. On the palate notes of green apple and citrus heighten a light to medium bodied wine. The clean, crisp acidity pairs perfectly with fried appetizers as well as light seafood dishes from oysters to sushi. This wine is meant to be drunk young so chill a bottle tonight and enjoy.

Marsanne is a storied grape from France’s northern Rhone region and is respected both as a 100% varietal as well as blended with Roussanne in wines such as Hermitage Blanc. This wine greets you with a medium gold hue and a nose of tart pear, peach, mandarin orange, and white flowers with honeyed notes. On the palate, a refreshing citrus rind acidity balances the full, clean stone fruit and honeyed melon mouth feel. The finish is full of lingering fruit hints and minerality.

Winemaker Brent’s top award winning Rhone blend is back, and the 2023 vintage is better than ever! Pape Blanc marries the stone fruit and white flower aromatics of Viognier with the rich, honeyed body of Marsanne and the clean golden apple and pear hints of Roussanne to create a wonderfully complex, balanced white wine. The medium gold color compliments a nose of honeysuckle, peach, apricot, pear and honey with warm spice notes. The mouth feel is full and viscous with medium acidity. Essences of tree and stone fruit are balanced by citrus rind, honeycomb and baking spice from oak and Acacia aging. The finish is clean and lingering with peach, citrus rind and honey. Rich shellfish and seafood dishes, creamy chicken preparations and tagines are natural accompaniments.

The 2020 vintage of our two-year barrel aged Cabernet Sauvignon offers a brilliant deep ruby color and an assertive nose of black cherry, red and black currant and cedar with baking spice, caramel and smoky vanilla notes typical of this varietal. The mouth feel is substantial, with solidly structured tannins, medium plus acidity and vibrant fruit and spice. The finish is long and redolent of black currant, black cherry and oak. Well marbled red meats - grilled, pan seared or braised - find their natural accompaniment and compliment with this big, lush wine.

The 2021 vintage of our semi-sweet wine is now created by a 50% / 50% blend of High Plains Roussanne and Malvasia Bianca grapes. This pale gold wine immediately asserts itself with a rich nose of apple, peach, pear and honeysuckle. The palate explodes with these apple, pear, peach and white flower themes along with rich honeyed tropical and melon notes. The balanced acidity provides a satisfying mouthfeel and a clean finish. Serendipity’s semi-sweet character makes it a surprisingly good pairing partner with spicy, salty or sweet and sour dishes including Asian recipes.

We’re excited to release our first Estate Aglianico, finished from the portion of fermented juice that has been mechanically pressed from the skins and seeds. Press fraction wines are so named because the portion of juice pressed from the crush must be skillfully managed to extract smooth tannins and color elements while avoiding bitter compounds released when mechanical pressure is excessive – only a fraction of the available pressure is employed. This wine is a testament to great wine making skill, exhibiting a rich ruby color and a nose full of fresh red and black cherry and red plum fruit, with nuances of red flower, vanilla, caramel and baking spice. On the palate, the wine compliments the fresh red fruit aromatics with a lively acidity, a full mouth feel and a robust yet smooth tannin structure. The finish is long, clean and satisfying. Our Press Fraction Aglianico awaits pairings with grilled red meats, barbeque, savory charcuterie and bold, hard cheeses as well as classic Italian tomato sauced dishes.

A perennial Perissos favorite makes its long anticipated return with a perfect wine compliment for this time of year. A rich medium gold in hue, our newest Viognier offers a classic honeysuckle/white flower, ripe peach and honeyed apricot nose that reminds us of Texas springtime. The mouth feel is full and viscous, with the honeyed stone fruit themes and melon notes continuing, balanced with a medium acidity and a rich, clean finish. This wine is an ideal pairing with shellfish such as lobster and shrimp and does very well with fatty fish including salmon, white meats like chicken and pork as well as exotically spiced Asian dishes that respond well to such an aromatic wine.

Aglianico is typically associated with full bodied, well-structured and ageable red wines. This rose reveals another side of Aglianico, a lighter and crisper style created by the Saignee method which utilizes fully ripe fruit and brief skin contact during fermentation. The result is a stunning medium copper – salmon color wine that welcomes you with a nose full of fresh strawberry, grapefruit and orange rind, with melon and white flower notes. On the palate, the experience is light and refreshing with the fruit and floral aromatics of the nose lifted by a bright acidity and subtle pear hints. The finish is clean, making Aglianico Rose an excellent pairing for a wide variety of foods ranging from raw shellfish through soft cheeses, salads and seafood, chicken and lighter pork entrees.

Our newest Italian Stallion rose introduces a new blend, with Dolcetto and Primitivo dominating, complimented by a bit of Sangiovese. This wine is a deep coral-pink in hue and offers a nose of ripe strawberry, watermelon and rose petals with citrus and peach notes. The palate confirms the citrus pith, strawberry and stone fruit elements with a bright acidity and a clean finish. This refreshingly dry rose is a highly versatile pairing wine, easily complimenting appetizers / charcuterie, a variety of cheeses, shellfish and richer seafood such as salmon and lobster, roasted and sauced chicken, fowl and pork, and curried dishes. It's also a natural for Thanksgiving and holiday dinners!

Our latest Dolcetto holds true to its Northern Italian reputation as a smooth, easy drinking wine that pairs especially well with a variety of foods. This vintage invites you with its rich medium ruby color and a lush nose of ripe blackberry fruit with violet, cocoa, plum and vanilla hints. On the palate discover fresh black and blue fruit, medium tannins and bright acidity with a clean finish of licorice hints. A great sipping wine, Dolcetto is perfect with cheese and salumi appetizers, Italian tomato sauce based dishes and grilled white meats like chicken and pork.

This rose breaks new ground for Perissos, being the product of “intentional” or limited skin maceration rose wine making – we have reserved an entire run of fruit for rose alone and the product is breathtaking. High Plains Mourvedre grapes yield a light salmon colored wine with a nose of floral rose petal, peach, watermelon and strawberry. The mouth feel is light, crisp and refreshing, full of bright stone fruit, red flowers, strawberry and citrus pith from the balanced acidity. Fruit and flower notes linger on the finish, making this a great accompaniment for appetizer charcuterie, white meats, fresh-water fish like trout and a variety of salads and vegetarian terrines.

Mourvédre grapes have produced full bodied, high quality wines in both southern France and northeastern Spain for centuries, and the Texas High Plains is proving to be another great growing area for this variety. Our 2021 Mourvedre has a deep ruby – purple hue and greets you with a rich nose of blackberry, plums, violets, and earth. Meaty, herbal notes and vanilla hints are also present. On the palate, this is a big wine with ample tannin structure, medium plus acidity and a full confirmation of the black fruit, red flowers and earthy, peppery spice complexity. The finish is long and clean, making this a great pairing partner with rich red meats both grilled and braised, robust sauces and savory seasonings.

The new 2021 vintage of this estate-grown Rhone variety presents a classic deep purple-ruby hue and a nose filled with bright blueberry and plum fruit, with black pepper, spice and vanilla notes. On the palate, the blue and black fruit continues with a full, rich mouth feel, substantial yet rounded tannins and medium acidity. These sensations linger for a long, clean, satisfying finish. Widely used as a blending variety, our Petite Sirah continues to prove this a great stand-alone varietal that pairs beautifully with grilled, braised and pan-seared red meats and other substantial, rich dishes.

Montepulciano is one of Italy’s most cultivated wine grapes, but only recently has it become recognized as one of the country’s finest as well. Our perennially popular 2021 High Plains Montepulciano exceeds expectations with its deep ruby color and full nose of plum, blackberry, dry thyme, tobacco, cocoa and vanilla notes. On the palate, the aromatics are confirmed with rounded tannins, a bright acidity and a medium mouth feel followed by a clean, savory finish. Some Italian versions of this wine can be quite rustic, but there is a nuance and delicacy here – in part due to two years of barrel aging - that creates a wonderful sipping wine as well as the classic accompaniment to Roman dishes such as Pasta Carbonara and Bucatini all’Amatriciana as well as a variety of tomato sauce based entrees, grilled and braised red meats, salumi and savory cheeses.

Portejas has returned, and the 2018 vintage of our fortified dessert wine is proving well worth the wait! This Portejas has been barrel aged for six years, a long oxidative aging that has produced a wonderfully complex, robust and satisfying end-of-meal (or anytime) sipping experience. The hue is a deep tawny garnet, and the pronounced nose explodes with caramel, coffee, chocolate, fig, walnut, raisin and black fruit hints. On the palate, the wine is medium sweet, with a substantial, syrupy mouth- feel confirming the aromatics balanced by bright acidity, ample alcohol warmth and a long, rich caramel toffee finish. A beautiful accompaniment to hard cheeses like aged gouda, gruyere and cheddar and a full variety of desserts, especially crème brulee and chocolate dishes. Serve slightly below room temperature.

We’re excited to introduce our first Primitivo wine! This wine is made with the un-pressed, free-run portion of the fermented juice to produce a slightly lighter, smoother taste profile which is further integrated by two years of barrel aging. The nose offers a fresh fruit mix of strawberry, blackberry, cherry, and brambly red fruit jam, lifted with spicy notes of clove, cinnamon and vanilla. On the palate, the pronounced fruit and spice signature is confirmed, accompanied by a full mouthfeel, medium plus acidity and rounded tannins, then followed by a spicy, earthy finish. This bold, satisfying wine is a natural accompaniment for grilled red meats and barbecues, tomato sauce based Italian dishes and aged, rich cheeses such as smoked gouda, Asiago and Gorgonzola.

The 2021 vintage of Sangiovese has benefitted from 2 years of aging in American and French oak, imparting an additional dimension of smooth balance and complexity to the wine. Reflecting the warm Texas growing location, our Tuscan is a brilliant medium ruby hue with garnet notes and introduces itself with a nose of red and black cherry, tea leaf and hints of leather, vanilla, baking spice and earth. The mouth feel is clean with juicy red fruit, medium tannins and bright acidity followed by a clean finish. This is an especially good pairing wine with savory salumi, cheeses, grilled meats, and a variety of tomato sauce-based Italian dishes and pizzas.

Our latest estate-grown Syrah reminds us again of how this complex Rhone variety can beautifully combine power and delicacy when grown in our Hill Country terroir. A blend with 6% Estate Petite Syrah and two years of barrel aging round it, providing great drinkability for a young wine. Medium ruby-purple in color, this wine offers up a heady nose full of blackberry, plum and blueberry, with hints of pepper, cedar, chocolate notes and baking spice. The mouth feel is full but never overpowering, confirming the pronounced fruit and spice aromatics and balanced by smooth tannins and refreshing acidity. The finish is medium long, creating a great compliment to grilled steaks and red meats, barbeques, braises and stews as well as hard cheeses.

One of our most popular Texas wines is back, and the 2021 vintage is a stunner for Texas Tempranillo lovers! The color is a classic medium ruby, and the nose is full of red and black cherry fruit, stewed tomato,and black pepper with dusty, vanilla and baking spice notes. The palate confirms the bright fruit and spice of the nose, and is complimented by a fresh acidity and tannins that are firm but well-rounded by two years of oak aging. A clean, satisfying finish of red fruit and spice make our latest Tempranillo a perfect pairing partner for grilled red meats, savory stews and tomato sauced Spanish dishes, paellas (of course!) as well as hard cheeses like Manchego.

Like the incredible image we discovered at the bottom of our wine tank, this collection of wine represents a unique gift; something extraordinary and unexpected. Every so often, we are blessed with a stellar vintage that produces a select few wines that we feel are truly remarkable. Our intention with the Doro series of wines is simple: to highlight, celebrate, and share these unique gifts. Grown in the Texas High Plains and comprised of 100% Tempranillo. Barrel-aged for three years in French oak. Only 117 cases produced.

Like the incredible image we discovered at the bottom of our wine tank, this collection of wine represents a unique gift; something extraordinary and unexpected. Every so often, we are blessed with a stellar vintage that produces a select few wines that we feel are truly remarkable. Our intention with the Doro series of wines is simple: to highlight, celebrate, and share these unique gifts. Grown in the Texas High Plains and comprised of 100% Tempranillo. Barrel-aged for three years in French oak. Only 117 cases produced.

An exceptional Aglianico harvest created the opportunity to create a rose version of one of our favorite varieties. This wine has exceeded all expectations and deserves to be a Doro offering! It dazzles the eye with a brilliant salmon – blood orange hue, and beckons with a nose of grapefruit and orange rind, ripe melon and pear with strawberry hints. The palate is crisp, with a refreshing blend of grapefruit citrus, orange rind and pear with rich melon notes balancing a crisp acidity. Citrus and melon linger on the finish, providing this rose with a broad pairing range from raw shellfish through soft cheeses, salads and fish, chicken and pork entrees.

Our Free Run Primitivo has been a big hit, so we’re delighted to release the Press Fraction portion of the 2022 vintage. This wine is made from the juice that is released from the fermented grapes in a pneumatic press. This method adds some additional tannin structure and flavor richness to the wine, which is smoothed by two years of barrel aging. The color is a brilliant medium ruby – garnet, and the nose invites you with a full bouquet of blackberry, plum, blueberry, strawberry and brambly aromas enhanced by warm baking spice notes. On the palate, these pronounced fruit and spice notes are confirmed, complimented by a full mouth feel, grippy tannins and medium plus acidity. The finish is long and full of fruit, spice and smoky bramble notes. Barbequed, grilled and smoked meats are perfect accompaniments for Press Fraction Primitivo, as are tomato sauce based and spicy dishes and rich cheeses.