Tempranillo Nuevo, Austin, Texas, U.S. 

Oh hello there, Texan-Temp-Nuevo-baby, what are you doing here!? A gift from the rodeo gods perhaps? Innovative winemakers Ross McLauchlan, Cooper Anderson & Matt Smith started The Austin Winery in a tiny warehouse in 2013, establishing the first full production winery inside Austin city limits. Not to mention they exclusively purchase fruit from small, family-owned vineyards that follow holistic farming practices. This cuvée is now a staple in their lineup, selling wayyy too quickly and we see why. Carbonically macerated for ten days before being crushed under foot, this Tempranillo is charged, dynamic & concentrated. Wet concrete, umami tsunami, mashed strawberry, salty tomato leaf & sweetly dank Earth – with the softest body you could hope to get from Tempranillo. Drink with polenta crusted chicken, cornbread & gazing at the stunning photos of the American LGBTQ+ rodeo scene by Luke Gilford!