Wine style
Wine style
Texas Mourvèdre
Texas Mourvèdre
Texas Mourvèdre
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Texas
Imagine wearing a pair of well-worn leather boots while eating blackberries in a smoked meat pit. That is the vibe here. It brings a rugged, savory profile to the glass that handles Texas heat perfectly.
Imagine wearing a pair of well-worn leather boots while eating blackberries in a smoked meat pit. That is the vibe here. It brings a rugged, savory profile to the glass that handles Texas heat perfectly.
Imagine wearing a pair of well-worn leather boots while eating blackberries in a smoked meat pit. That is the vibe here. It brings a rugged, savory profile to the glass that handles Texas heat perfectly.
Body
Big & Bold
Tannins
No Resistance
Barely Felt
Pillowy Presence
Serious Grip
The Brick Wall
Acidity
Vibrant Balance
Sugar
Savagely Dry
LEADERS
The story
Spanish roots
Heat lover
Solo star
Originally hailing from Spain where it endured scorching summers, Mourvèdre found its true soulmate in the High Plains sandy soils. While often relegated to being a blending buddy in France, the Lone Star State decided to let this savory beast shine solo. Growers realized that if this fruit could survive droughts and late freezes while still tasting like expensive chocolate and wild game, it deserved center stage.
Originally hailing from Spain where it endured scorching summers, Mourvèdre found its true soulmate in the High Plains sandy soils. While often relegated to being a blending buddy in France, the Lone Star State decided to let this savory beast shine solo. Growers realized that if this fruit could survive droughts and late freezes while still tasting like expensive chocolate and wild game, it deserved center stage.
Originally hailing from Spain where it endured scorching summers, Mourvèdre found its true soulmate in the High Plains sandy soils. While often relegated to being a blending buddy in France, the Lone Star State decided to let this savory beast shine solo. Growers realized that if this fruit could survive droughts and late freezes while still tasting like expensive chocolate and wild game, it deserved center stage.
Why it's special
Savory profile
Rustic elegance
Heat resistant
Unlike the jammy fruit bombs found elsewhere, Texas versions lean heavily into savory territory. You get fascinating notes of grilled meats and herbs that almost act like a spice rub for your palate. It is unapologetically rustic yet strangely elegant, managing to retain freshness even when the thermometer breaks. This duality makes it one of the most exciting and distinct red wines currently coming out of American soil.
Unlike the jammy fruit bombs found elsewhere, Texas versions lean heavily into savory territory. You get fascinating notes of grilled meats and herbs that almost act like a spice rub for your palate. It is unapologetically rustic yet strangely elegant, managing to retain freshness even when the thermometer breaks. This duality makes it one of the most exciting and distinct red wines currently coming out of American soil.
Unlike the jammy fruit bombs found elsewhere, Texas versions lean heavily into savory territory. You get fascinating notes of grilled meats and herbs that almost act like a spice rub for your palate. It is unapologetically rustic yet strangely elegant, managing to retain freshness even when the thermometer breaks. This duality makes it one of the most exciting and distinct red wines currently coming out of American soil.
Who's gonna like it
Earth lovers
BBQ eaters
Bandol fans
Drinkers who obsess over Bandol or meaty Rhone reds will absolutely lose their minds here. If you think fruit is boring and prefer your glass to smell like a campfire or a leather shop, welcome home. This is also perfect for barbecue enthusiasts looking for something robust enough to cut through brisket bark without being too heavy or sweet. It is wine for people who aren't afraid of grit.
Drinkers who obsess over Bandol or meaty Rhone reds will absolutely lose their minds here. If you think fruit is boring and prefer your glass to smell like a campfire or a leather shop, welcome home. This is also perfect for barbecue enthusiasts looking for something robust enough to cut through brisket bark without being too heavy or sweet. It is wine for people who aren't afraid of grit.
Drinkers who obsess over Bandol or meaty Rhone reds will absolutely lose their minds here. If you think fruit is boring and prefer your glass to smell like a campfire or a leather shop, welcome home. This is also perfect for barbecue enthusiasts looking for something robust enough to cut through brisket bark without being too heavy or sweet. It is wine for people who aren't afraid of grit.
REGIONS
Texas High Plains
Forget the rolling hills for a second. This flat, dusty plateau near Lubbock is actually the engine room of the state industry, pumping out the vast majority of fruit that eventually lands in your glass.
Forget the rolling hills for a second. This flat, dusty plateau near Lubbock is actually the engine room of the state industry, pumping out the vast majority of fruit that eventually lands in your glass.
Texas Hill Country
Just a stone's throw from the state capital, this sprawling area offers a scenic escape filled with wildflowers and winding roads. It is the heart of local wine tourism, where hospitality meets surprisingly serious viticulture.
Just a stone's throw from the state capital, this sprawling area offers a scenic escape filled with wildflowers and winding roads. It is the heart of local wine tourism, where hospitality meets surprisingly serious viticulture.
SUB-REGIONS
Fredericksburg
(
Texas Hill Country
)
Imagine Munich crashed a rodeo. This town is the absolute epicenter of Texas wine tourism, blending bratwurst heritage with serious Tempranillo ambition. It is crowded, loud, and unapologetically fun for weekend warriors looking for a good time.
Imagine Munich crashed a rodeo. This town is the absolute epicenter of Texas wine tourism, blending bratwurst heritage with serious Tempranillo ambition. It is crowded, loud, and unapologetically fun for weekend warriors looking for a good time.
Bell Mountain
(
Texas Hill Country
)
Tucked away on the northeastern edge of the Hill Country, this tiny appellation holds the bragging rights as the first designated wine growing area entirely within the state, proving that size isn't everything.
Tucked away on the northeastern edge of the Hill Country, this tiny appellation holds the bragging rights as the first designated wine growing area entirely within the state, proving that size isn't everything.
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