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Discover why Texas wine is poised for prime time

Texas’s wine industry has grown from a handful of producers in the 1980s to several hundred permitted wineries today, earning national acclaim and positioning itself as one of the strongest challengers to established U.S. regions. With eight AVAs and three more awaiting federal approval, the Lone Star State is making a serious bid for the spotlight.

There’s a restless, electric energy in Texas wine right now. From the Hill Country’s rolling vineyards to the wind-swept Texas High Plains, there’s a sense of discovery, grit, and confidence that reminds me of Napa in the 1990s.

The Texas Hill Country recently ranked among the nation’s fastest-growing wine regions in the US.

Texas wines won 295 medals at the 2024 SF Chronicle Wine Competition (second only to California) – and investment in wineries, hospitality, and tourism is booming.

While states like Virginia, Michigan, New York, and Idaho are also growing, Texas’s scale, pace, and rising profile set it apart as the strongest challenger to established US wine regions.


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Texas on the rise: 15 wines from the Lone Star state


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