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SPOTLIGHT:  DUCHMAN FAMILY WINERY

SPOTLIGHT: DUCHMAN FAMILY WINERY

Founded 20 years ago by Drs. Lisa and Stan Duchman, Duchman Family Winery has been one of Texas’ first pioneers of Italian grape varieties. Winemaker Dave Reilly, who started as a cellar rat and took the helm as winemaker in 2008, strives to make wines that are true to their varietal character using the highest quality grapes grown only in Texas.

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SPOTLIGHT:  PEDERNALES CELLARS

SPOTLIGHT: PEDERNALES CELLARS

Another storied Texas Wine Country family, the Kuhlkens are among the first to plant a vineyard and open a winery in the Texas Hill Country.

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SPOTLIGHT:  SPICEWOOD VINEYARDS

SPOTLIGHT: SPICEWOOD VINEYARDS

Known as the long-haired, bearded, music exec-turned-winery owner who often personally greets you in the tasting room, Ron Yates is also one of the industry’s most beloved and respected pioneers in the Texas wine industry.

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WINNING AT CALIFORNIA WINE COMPETITIONS

WINNING AT CALIFORNIA WINE COMPETITIONS

Two prestigious wine competitions have announced their winners and the Texas Fine Wine wineries brought home some of the top awards as well as Double Golds and Golds. At the 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, Spicewood Vineyards won Best of Class for its 2022 Semillon, Dell Valley Vineyards, and Duchman Family Winery won Best of Class for white blends for its Grape Growers BBQ White.

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TEXAS FINE WINE COMMEMORATIVE VIDEO

TEXAS FINE WINE COMMEMORATIVE VIDEO

Texas Fine Wine is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024. For the past 10 years, we have been committed to growing and sourcing the best fruit in the state, experimenting with new grapes and vineyard and winemaking techniques, and making exceptional wines that express Texas’ terroir.

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TEXAS FINE WINE CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2024

TEXAS FINE WINE CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2024

Texas Fine Wine, a group of four exceptional wineries that organized in 2014 to promote its wines and wineries collectively, is celebrating its 10th anniversary in style! Texas Fine Wine will host the second annual Retrospective and Perspective tasting on Saturday, Feb. 3 at Spicewood Vineyards.

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NEW YEAR, NEW WINES

NEW YEAR, NEW WINES

Welcome to 2024! We hope you enjoyed the holidays and brought in the new year with family, friends and fabulous Texas wines.
Speaking of fabulous Texas wines, here is a sneak peek at some new wines coming from the Texas Fine Wine group in 2024.

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2023 YEAR IN REVIEW

2023 YEAR IN REVIEW

2023 Year in Review
Heading into the new year, it’s always fun to look back and reflect on the year – including the good, the bad and the ugly. Thankfully, we had a lot more good than bad and ugly. Here’s a quick snapshot of 2023 and highlights from the Texas Fine Wine wineries.

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SHINING BRIGHT AT RECENT WINE COMPETITIONS

SHINING BRIGHT AT RECENT WINE COMPETITIONS

Awards season is in full swing and Texas Fine Wine is excited to announce its wineries are bringing home gold medals and other top honors. Big shout-out to Pedernales Cellars that won “Best of Herd Texas Winery” with a Double Gold.

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TEXAS FINE WINE HOLIDAY PACK

TEXAS FINE WINE HOLIDAY PACK

Looking for the perfect gift that pairs with friends, the wine snob Uncle in your family, and all your holiday parties and meals? Look no further than the Texas Fine Wine Holiday Pack!

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CELEBRATE TEXAS WINE MONTH

CELEBRATE TEXAS WINE MONTH

October is Texas Wine Month, a celebration of all things Texas wine, including finishing harvest, recognizing Texas as the fifth-largest wine producing state, and releasing some new and exceptional Texas wines.
Texas Fine Wine – which includes Bending Branch Winery, Duchman Family Winery, Pedernales Cellars and Spicewood Vineyards – hosts its annual Texas Wine Month dinner on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Duchman Family Winery.

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OCTOBER TALK AND TASTE – FALL FAVORITES

OCTOBER TALK AND TASTE – FALL FAVORITES

Join Texas Fine Wine as it celebrates Texas Wine Month and shares some of its favorite wines for fall. Hop on the zoom on Tuesday, October 13 at 6 p.m. and chat with our winemakers and owners about all things Texas wine: harvest after the brutal summer, upcoming fall events, and new wine releases.

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WINNING GOLD AT THE FINGER LAKES COMPETITION

WINNING GOLD AT THE FINGER LAKES COMPETITION

Congrats to Pedernales Cellars and Spicewood Vineyards for top awards at the 2023 Finger Lakes International Wine & Spirits Competition. Pedernales Cellars won Double Gold for its 2021 Texas Tempranillo and 2020 Tempranillo Reserve and Spicewood Vineyards won Gold for its 2020 Dutton Vineyards (black label) Tempranillo.

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2023 HARVEST UPDATE

2023 HARVEST UPDATE

2023 Harvest Update: “It’s a cruel, cruel summer.”
The song got it right this year with the sweltering summer heat doing a number on the vineyards. Thankfully a cooler-than-normal and wet spring got things off to a great start for our vineyards across the state.

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