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REAL TEXAS WINE
Discover Texas Winemaking
Texas wine is delicious and diverse, thanks to the state’s varied climate, soil, and topography. From bold reds to crisp whites, there is a Texas wine for everyone. And with prices that are competitive, there is no reason not to try a bottle.
The history of Texas wine making and grape growing is important because it tells the story of the state’s diverse winemaking culture. From the early days of Spanish missionaries planting grapes in the 1600s to the modern era of award-winning wineries, Texas wine has come a long way.
Visiting a Texas winery or vineyard is a great way to spend a day with friends or family. It’s also a great way to learn about Texas wine and support local businesses. So what are you waiting for? Start exploring Texas wine today!
Texas Wine by the Numbers
Texas has a long history of producing wine.
600+
Wine Producers
14,000
Vineyard Acres Planted
5th
Wine Producing State
$24B+
Total Economic Impact
136,700
Jobs Supported
2.64M
Annual Visits to Wineries
Wine Regions of Texas
Texas is home to eight AVAs, or American Viticultural Areas. These regions are defined by their unique climate, soil, and topography, which all contribute to the flavor profile of the wines produced there.
“What’s coming out of Texas these days is amazingly good. The wines we’re producing can stand up on the world stage and hold their own. The Mediterranean-style grape varieties that have been embraced are flourishing. Wines like the viognier and the marsanne roussanne have won international competitions and are absolutely stunning.”
— Guy Stout, Master Sommelier (The Dallas Morning News)
Texas Wine News
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Permits, Permissions, and Promotions
Dallas Wine Chick
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“Roadmap to Sustainability in Texas Wine”: An overview and invitation
Blog contributed by Colleen C. Myles, Ph.D. Professor Texas State University What is sustainability? What is sustainability in wine? What is sustainability in Texas wine? These are the questions a small but dedicated group of Texas wine growers and winemakers have been asking for over a year now (and indeed man of them much longer,…
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Texas Hospitality is as Big as All Get-Out
Blog contributed by Bryan Chagoly, Sandy Road Vineyards Howdy y’all! My name is Bryan Chagoly, and my family grows award-winning 100% Texas wine at Sandy Road Vineyards in the Texas Hill Country near Hye, Texas. If you have never been out to the Texas Hill Country to experience Texas wine and Texas hospitality, then I…
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Out-of-state wineries are illegally sending vino to Texans
Dallas Morning News
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Becoming an Advocate Member of Texas Wine Growers
Blog contributed by John Rivenburgh, Rivenburgh Wines Hi, I’m John Rivenburgh. I am the President of Texas Wine Growers and I’ve been a wine grape grower, and a winemaker for almost 2 decades in Texas and a firm believer in 100% Texas wine production. I have seen this industry grow and evolve into the strong…
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10 Texas-world wine comparisons
Is it difficult to picture the landscape of the Texas wine industry? Well, this may be because there is no wine region of the world that Texas can be directly compared to! Factors in terrain, climate, grape varieties, winemaking, and more set our state apart from the world of wine at large, but finding those…
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Federal Court Halts Spraying of Monsanto’s Dicamba Pesticide Across Millions of Acres of Cotton, Soybeans
A federal court has halted the spraying of Monsanto’s Dicamba pesticide across millions of acres of cotton and soybeans. This ruling is a victory for Texas farmers, grape growers, the environment, and the rule of law. Texas farmers and grape growers have suffered millions of dollars in losses due to Dicamba drift, which has damaged…
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As Texas Wine Gathers Strength, 6 AVAs Are on the Horizon
This is a great article from WineEnthusiast that discusses the growing Texas wine industry and the application for six new American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) in the state. AVAs are designated wine grape-growing regions that share similar characteristics, such as climate, soil, and topography. These new AVAs would highlight the unique grape-growing regions of Texas and…
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With 8 AVAs across the state, the Texas wine industry is undeniably coming into its own
Once unknown in the wine world, the Texas wine industry has grown exponentially in recent decades. From a mere 20 wineries in the 1980s to nearly 450 today, Texas is now one of the top wine-producing states in the country. This boom is due in part to the state’s wide-open spaces and moderate yet varied…
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Texas A&M Agrilife Crush Report 2021
The Texas A&M AgriLife Grape Crush Report is a survey that collects data on the state’s grape and wine industry. It discusses the challenges faced by grape growers and winemakers in the state, as well as the successes. The report includes information on the number of acres planted in grapes, the tonnage of grapes crushed,…
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