Pedernales Cellars

This lighter-bodied Tempranillo shows notes of red cherry, leather, spice and tobacco on the nose. Oak notes are also quite expressive on this wine with hints of vanilla, clove, and coconut. Tart cherry, thyme and sage are prominent on the palate and are completed by soft tannins

Medium bodied fruit driven Tempranillo highlighting the distinct character of this varietal in the sandy soils of West Texas. The palate exhibits notes of cherry, chocolate and hazelnut.

This is our select blend of High Plains and Hill Country Tempranillos, reflecting the highest quality in the 2015 vintage from both our estate and partner vineyards.  The cherry and mineral notes of this wine with its subtle tannins provide a perfect complement to Texas BBQ and southwest peppers.

This vintage is a blend of Malbec, Mourvèdre, Tempranillo, and Cabernet Sauvignon from select lots within Newsom Vineyards.  The result is a rich, well-balanced red comprised of notes of black cherry, leather, earth, and tobacco. This wine would pair nicely with steak, lamb, or venison.

The first vintage of our Italian blend was 2012.  After several years hiatus we will be releasing in September a 2016 vintage edition.  Look forward to a food friendly blend of Dolcetto, Montepulciano and Sangiovese that will pair marvelously with Italian dishes such as cured meats, cheeses and pastas.

The 2016 Newsom North Block is a Bordeaux style blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 15% Malbec sourced exclusively from Newsom Vineyards in the Texas High Plains.

The 2016 GSM Mélange is a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre along with Carignan and Tannat. Medium in body, this wine provides aromatics of dried currants and strawberries with more earthy bramble, flint, and peppery notes. Dried strawberries and cherries follow on the palate combined with dried green herbs and cedar.

The nose on this Italian blend of Dolcetto, Montepulciano, and Sangiovese is redolent of the old world, with notes of dried herbs, black liquorice, leather, dried cherries and bright fruit. Earth tones of wood and tobacco contribute to a complex finish and smooth mouthfeel.

The bouquet on this rich blend is full of aromas of baked blackberries, leather, and sage.  Further notes of coffee, chocolate, and vanilla round out the palate.  This blend highlights the fruits of our estate vineyard located 12 miles north of Fredericksburg.  

This vintage of Texas Family Reserve is a non-traditional blend of Tempranillo, Malbec, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. It is full-bodied with ripe fruit flavors of blackberries, strawberries, and plums.

The 2016 Bingham Reserve is a beautiful and complex Tempranillo blend with a deep ruby color. The blend is predominantly Tempranillo at 90% with 7% Petit Verdot and 3% Mourvedre.