From the U.S. to France and South Africa, Chenin Blanc is one of the most widely recognized and planted varieties of wine grapes. English Newsom Cellars presents this classic wine shared across the world from right here on the Texas High Plains. We hope you enjoy our take on Chenin Blanc. It has an elegant medium golden hue, intense tropical fruit flavors and aromas that range from juicy fruit and orange blossom to banana. This wine is soft with a long-lingering finish and pairs well with strong cheeses, chicken and duck.

A pale straw color, bright aromatic notes of pear and slight notes of honey make up this Rhone varietal. Younger vintages exhibit strong aromas of lemon and keylime combined with strong flavors of citrus and lemongrass.The first sip brings you pear with meyer lemon and ends with a soft finish. Enjoy this variety with a pairing of roasted chicken or veal with a cream sauce. A common blending grape in the Rhone Valley of France, this wine thrives as a varietal in Texas!

Aged for 3 months with light toasted American oak, the 2019 vintage of viognier has a creamy mouthfeel with touches of coconut and vanilla sprinkled in on top of beautiful aromas of guava, mango, pineapple and other tropical fruits. Fun fact, this is the unofficial white wine grape for the state of Texas!

Roussanne (41%), Viognier (18%), Marsanne (11.5%), Piquepoul blanc (11%), Picardan (10.5%), Grenache Blanc (8%). Rhone style white blend with a pale straw color, and with tropical citrus aromas predominantly orange, orange pith and grapefruit. This wine is English Newsom’s take on a Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc. Entrees that pair with this blend are fish, shellfish and chicken or fowl dishes that have acidic sauces or marinades, salads.

This wine has a medium yellow hue, with a fruity nose full of green apple, meyer lemon, and nectarine. The flavor profile of this varietal evolves from lemon-lime to a lingering green apple finish. Try this Italian varietal paired with lemon chicken piccata, or spaghetti carbonara.

Merlot (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (50%). This Bordeaux blend features wine aged entirely in new American oak barrels for 14 months. With its bold, big tannins and flavors ranging from bramble fruit to vanilla, this wine also boasts hints of dill and baking spice. 

Malbec has an alluring deep ruby color with notes of pepper and cherry. A balance of spices, plum and cherry on the mid palate with a smooth oak finish help make this wine very inviting. The uniqueness of flavors make this Bordeaux varietal perfect for Venison, beef, lamb, and savory mushrooms. 

Aged for 16 months in American oak barrels. This wine has additional Vanilla and Creme Brulee flavors and aromatics in comparison to the more fruit forward/smoky oak of the standard Merlot.

Aged for 14 months in a French/American oak barrel combination. This wine has additional deeper smoky oak flavors with a hint of tobacco and more tannin in comparison to the more fruit forward standard Tempranillo.

Grown predominantly in the Trentino region in northern Italy, this inky variety is surprisingly soft and best served slightly chilled. The 2019 vintage was aged in stainless steel for 6 months with no oaking. This wine features a deep purple color and intense fruit flavors and aromas of plum, blackberry, anise, and cranberry. This wine pairs well with a cigar, cured meats, and spaghetti carbonara

This bordeaux variety features a medium ruby color. It has notes of bell pepper and red plum on the nose, and flavors of strawberry, cherry and plum. This wine pairs well with beef stews, lamb, and pork dishes. The acidity and strong red fruit flavors in this wine also compliment chocolate heavy desserts.

Imagine walking down a path on a hot summer day and crossing a low bridge over a swift moving stream. Have a seat on the bridge, take off your shoes, stick your feet in the cool water, and enjoy this fantastic Chateau Terre Rouge. As you dive into this refreshing dry red, your senses will be pleasantly assaulted with the smell of freshly caramelized strawberries and the complex tastes of thyme and strawberry with a hint of blueberry crumble cappuccino. A glass of 2019 Chateau Terre Rouge will complement wild game (such as elk or reindeer) or a medium rare Montreal seasoned ribeye.