Here is a view from a new 100% Texas winery whose owners oppose the HB4233 Legislation. Its our view, and we place it before other wineries and vineyards in Texas, with complete respect for all voices in this industry and especially for those who have not found their voice. There are other ways, better ways to address the many aspects of the wine business that are discussed here. And we agree with Dr. Pat Brennan. We can do…
100% Texas – Our View, Our Passion, Our Word
What is our view of 100% Texas Wine? We spell it out on every bottle: Every bottle from Siboney Cellars is, and always will be, 100% Texas. Hand crafted and aged with the passion it deserves, and the patience it requires. There’s a lot to unpack here, so pour a glass of Texas Wine and continue reading for the full story. Have a wonderful Spring and come taste with us at Siboney Cellars and Hawks Shadow Winery in Dripping…
Going Solo. The new Red from Siboney Cellars
Solo – Our Newest Red – Solo is so good youll want it all to yourself. But we wont blame you if you share!We are excited to introduce our newest Red from the 2017 Vintage. Solo is a single vineyard varietal, from Lahey Vineyards in The High Plains. The grape? Nebbiolo. Extremely rare in Texas, Nebbiolo is one of the most noble and prestigious grapes in the world. You may know that in the Piedmont, Nebbiolo creates a profound…
Wine Tasting – And The Wine Maker on the Other Side of the Table
Last night, we set up a dozen glasses to taste through red wine barrel samples from the 2017 Harvest. Barbara and I have tasted wines through a number of professional programs over the years.Last nights’s tasting – assessing our own wines – well, this was something entirely different, for both of us. …
2018 #TxWine Growing Season Underway – Spring Report
As the growing season for the 2018 Vintage is ramping up, we traveled to the High Plains AVA with Doug Reed of Hawk’s Shadow Winery, and visited with our vineyard partners. A brief report from Siboney Cellars, Miguel Lecuona: Hill Country– On our way to the High Plains we visited Drew Tallent in Mason. We checked on Drew’s Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo, which we harvested last season and plan to follow up again for 2018. Drew’s site is one of…