West Sandy Creek Winery had an impeccable harvest in Richards this July, yielding 3.5 tons of Black Spanish Grapes, more commonly known as Lenoir. Thanks to the gentle patience of Arnulfo Perez, widely known for producing award-winning wines in Texas for the last 25 years, the winery yielded 130 cases of 2024 Texas Lenoir Blush.
The flavor and acidity was nearly perfect at harvest, even before filtering. The ultimate goal was to maintain the original integrity of the juice. Even when taste testing during fermentation, the samples from the tank were kept to a bare trickle to minimize the transfer of oxygen and ensure that the natural flavors were not disturbed.
WSCW is hosting their first Wine Walk to unveil the new wine from 11a.m. to 2 p.
m. on Saturday, October 19. For just $25 per person, guests can visit four tasting stations, each featuring different vintages of their award winning wines.
Admission includes a souvenir wine tumbler that says, “Let’s Get Ready to Stumble!” It’s a ripe opportunity for wine lovers to taste the subtle differences made by changes in the weather and the highly skilled winemakers they invite to work their magic each season. The new Texas Lenoir Blush will be served at the last station, as a proverbial cherry on top, showcasing decades of experience that led to an excellent addition to their menu. Its clarity and deep garnet color speak to its purity, and the cranberry notes make it a great compliment to a wide range of savory food, or the.