
2020 Tannat Port, Newsom Vineyards
Fortified wines achieve intensity unique in the world of wine, balancing high residual sugar and alcohol with a backbone of refreshing acidity. Our Port-style Tannat is rich with cherry-tinged fruit and grippy tannins wrapped in scents of vanilla and cola. Fortification with Bending Branch brandy distilled from our own Texas wines arrests fermentation, preserving residual sugar and augmenting alcohol. Rich, sweet, and intense, the robust character of Tannat shines through.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Tannat
Appellation
Texas High Plains
Bottling Date
October 2024
Alcohol %
21
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Viscous raspberry pie and dates laced with cinnamon dominate the palate.
Awards
Gold – 2025 San Francisco Chronicle
Vineyard Notes
The Newsom family farms grapes for Bending Branch Winery on their land near Plains, Texas. Their fruit is consistently among the very best in Texas. 3,700 ft elevation with sandy, red clay loam soils over caliche limestone.
Food Pairing Notes
Stilton cheese, crème brûlée, dark chocolate almonds, cheesecake