Texas wines?

[bill@wines.com]

Having worked in the Texas Wine Industry for the past 5 years before joining on here at wines.com, I have tried more Texas Wines than most. I think the best come from the winemakers and grape growers that are stepping out of the box with the varieties they make and grow. Look for some of these wines from a few of the newer wineries on the scene.

Pedernales Cellars Tempranillo
Alamosa Winery's Viogner
Becker Viognier
Sand Stone Cellars XII and X
Duchman Winery Vermentino and Montepulciano
William Chris Winery Malbec and Moscato
Perrisos Winery Rousanne and Aglianico

Thats a few for starters. Most of the best wines in the state are from warm weather varieties that do well in our climate. Also, be wary of wines that have the infamous "For Sale in Texas Only" phrase on the label. Wines with that tag source the majority of the grapes (or often times juice) from outside of Texas and therefore are not Texas Wine.

Bill@wines.com