Viognier is a happy grape in Texas. Some consider it the state’s unofficial white wine grape. The 2019 from English Newsom Cellars is a surprisingly lean and crisp version. It displays a bright, light golden color and citrus zest, white peach, and saline mineral notes. Flavors of Meyer lemon, white peach and pear with hints of chamomile are bright and tight with vibrant acidity. It is bone dry and well suited for pan-fried trout, grilled shrimp or fresh goat cheese. Steve Newsom comes from generations of farmers. He and his wife, Cindy, started farming in Hockley County in 1989. Wine grapes are one of the crops they grow on their 300 acres. Tommy and Jana English purchased and began renovating Cap Rock Winery in 2013. They partnered with the Newsoms in 2018.
English Newsom Cellars, Texas High Plains (Texas) Viognier 2019
By Rebecca Murphy