Texas
United States
Texas has become one of the fastest growing wine tourism destinations in the United States – second only to Napa Valley. This boom means that the industry is expanding at a rapid rate where winemakers from around the world are lured here due to the wide range of grape varieties available. Texas’ expansive selection of varietals lends itself to a wide range of winemaking styles and complex blends.
Region
8,000 estimated planted
acres of wine grapes
8 distinct wine growing regions
Impact
1.8 million visitors per year
$13.1 billion total economic impact
104,627 jobs created and
supported by the wine industry
Production
1.03 million* gallons/year (3.89 million liters)
*Total production not all of Texas appellation
Primary Grape Varietals
Texas Hill Country AVA primary varietals:
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Malbec
Mourvèdre
Sangiovese Vermentino
Viognier
Tempranillo Tannat
Petite Sirah
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Texas High Plains AVA primary varietals:
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Syrah
Carignan
Tempranillo
Mourvedre
Cab Sauvignon
Petit Verdot
Roussanne
Trebbiano
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