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Wine Growing Regions of TexasTexas Wine Grape Varieties and ClonesThe basic principle to apply when selecting wine grape varieties with which to start a vineyard is to match the varieties to the climate. Texas vineyards are located in all parts of the state, which encompasses a wide variety of climatic conditions requiring varying considerations. Temperature is the most important climatic factor and one of the concerns in Texas is hot temperatures during the fruit-ripening portion of the season. In many regions of the state, there are additional concerns over potentially damaging cold temperatures in the dormant season and Spring frost damage to young shoots. Read More Texas Wine VineyardsThe new Texas wine industry has prospered well since its rebirth in the early 1970's. Growers in all areas of the state have planted vineyards with great success. Charm, challenge, and fun have overpowered many viticultural necessities every grower must learn and accomplish. Start small; wine growing is the ultimate test for wanting and knowing what to do versus being able to do it. Read More Texas Vineyards Growing in Numbers and RespectThe Wine Club, a congenial, long-established group, recently devoted its monthly get-together to Texas wines. Jerrie Jackson, who put on the event with her husband, Tom, wasn't certain what the response would be. Read More
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The New York wine fan who saw the movie Sideways and has been dying to order a case of that California pinot noir direct from Foxen Vineyards moved a step closer to the opportunity, thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court. Read More
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Rich garnet color, nice legs, good body, sandalwood nose, blackberry, cherry, nice balanced tannins, some oak, hint of nutmeg, some butterscotch. 92% Cabernet, 6% merlot, 2% Petit Verdot.
Houston Wine Rating 92
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