Despite pandemic challenges and an epic 2021 freeze, the Texas wine industry remains strong, with more than 500 wineries, 340 growers, and 5,140 acres devoted...
Looking beyond the numbers, here are some promising developments on the Texas wine scene., spelling good news for fans of terroir-focused wines. To be labeled with a Texas appellation, a wine must be made with at least 85% Texas fruit. Standards for more specific appellations are stricter. To be labeled with one of Texas’ eight viticulture areas , at least 85% of the wine’s grapes must be grown in that AVA, and the remaining grapes must be grown in Texas.
Unlike a custom crush facility, the Kerrville Hills Winery incubator promotes hands-on immersion in winemaking — with guidance from staff — and collaboration with other winemakers. “It’s a true artists’ co-op, where you can [start a winery] less expensively. It’s the Amish barn-raising of winemaking,” he says.
Sergio Cuadra, director of winemaking at Fall Creek Vineyards, agrees. “If we are in the business of making high quality cabernet, we just have to find the best small lots to grow them,” he says. He points out that Burgundy’s prestigious Grand Cru vineyards comprise just 5% of the region’s growing area.
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