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West Texas

Del Rio, Fort Davis, Marfa, the Davis Mountains, and the Pecos. Texas wine at its most dramatic: desert edges, high mountain vineyards, historic cellars, and long drives that reward travelers with a strong sense of place.

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About the Region

Texas wine at its most dramatic: desert edges, high mountain vineyards, historic cellars, and long drives that reward travelers with a strong sense of place.

WinoNotion organizes Texas by practical visitor geography while retaining the official AVA names that explain origin and terroir.

Featured Winery Profiles

Del Rio

Val Verde Winery

Established in 1883 by Italian immigrant Frank Qualia, Val Verde Winery is recognized as the oldest continuously operating winery in Texas. The Del Rio property remains tied to the Qualia family and offers a direct connection to the state's pre-Prohibition wine history.

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Grapes to Know

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Look for this grape in tasting flights and ask whether the fruit was grown locally or sourced from another Texas region.

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Sauvignon Blanc

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Tempranillo

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Touriga Nacional

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Black Spanish

Look for this grape in tasting flights and ask whether the fruit was grown locally or sourced from another Texas region.