Media
The Chalk Report March 2024:
On Texas Wine: Do They Age? Bending Branch Winery 2014 Estate Souzão, Texas Hill Country see review
Wine Wanderings February 2024:
7 ABC’s of “Anything but Chardonnay” – White Wine Alternatives see story
Forbes November 2023:
Holiday Gift Guide 2023: The Best American Sparkling Wines (featuring Sparkling Picpoul Blanc) see list
Wine Wanderings November 2023:
All-American Thanksgiving Wine Pairing 2023 see story
Paste Magazine November 2023:
The Best (Unexpected) Wines to Pair with Thanksgiving Dinner see story
Vintage Texas November 2022:
Texas Fine Wine Tasting Stop: Bending Branch Winery is “Piquing” Your Interest with its Sparkling Picpoul Blanc see blog
The Washington Post October 2023:
Texas Hill Country emerges as a wine region, thanks to hard work and luck see story
Beverage Dynamics Magazine September 2023:
Wine Panel Reviews: American Wines (featuring 2019 Tannat, Tallent and 2019 Petite Sirah, Newsom) see full list
San Antonio Express-News August 2023
At Bending Branch Winery, Dr. Bob Young protects his grapes from the ‘devastating’ summer heat see story
Spectrum News August 2023
Hill Country vineyards battling extreme Texas heat watch now
San Antonio Express-News August 2023
Hill Country grape harvest is off to sun-fueled start and that means sparking rosé for some vintners see story
Forbes July 2023:
Summer Wines: The Heat Wave Edition see story
Texas Wine Lover July 2023:
Bending Branch Vertical Tasting Tempranillo, Newsom Vineyards see story
New Pierce’s Disease Resistant Varieties for Texas Wine Growers see story
Wine Wanderings June 2023:
The Best Rosé Wines to Drink Now for International Rosé Day see list
Texas Wine Lover June 2023:
Sipping the New Bourbons at Bending Branch see story
Texas Highways May 2023:
Weekend Getaways from San Antonio featuring Comfort see story
Decanter May 2023:
Picpoul makes a splash in America see story
The Wine Write January 2023:
Talking California (& Texas!) Wine With Greg Stokes read interview
Wine Enthusiast Janaury 2023:
A Beginner’s Guide to All Things Ice Wine see story
Vintage Texas December 2022:
My Favorite Texas Wines in 2022 see list
Vintage Texas September 2022:
Texas Fine Wine Tasting Stops: Bending Branch / Duchman Wineries Know How to Make Red Blends with an Innovative Twist see story
San Antonio Express-News August 2022:
14 of the best wineries near San Antonio worth visiting see list
Now and Zin August 2022:
Bending Branch Anniversary Blend see review
Vintage Texas July 2022:
Texas Fine Wine Tasting Stop: It’s time to cool off with whites from Bending Branch and Duchman see story
Now and Zin June 2022:
Wine Country Texas - Bending Branch (2021 Picpoul Blanc) see review
The Corkscrew Concierge May 2022:
Yes Way Texas Rosé see story
Wine Wanderings May 2022:
Wine Wanderings in Texas High Plains see story
Houstonia Magazine May 2022:
7 Texas Wines You Should Try see list
San Antonio Express-News March 2022:
It’s always wine o’clock: Hill Country winery industry sees 625% growth in decade see story
Wine Enthusiast March 2022:
‘Zoom Fatigue Is Real’: Have Virtual Wine Tastings Hit a Crossroads see story
Vintage Texas February 2022:
Bending Branch Winery: A Petite Sirah Vertical Tasting with Dr. Bob – In a Flash, a Perfect Wine for a Sip or a Braise, Your Call see story
Decanter January 2022:
Texas Hill Country for winelovers: the places to know see story
Wine Casual December 2021:
I’m Impressed with Texas Wine, and Why You Might Be Too see story
Texas Monthly December 2021:
Ten Texas Wines to Toast the Holidays see full list
Wine Industry Advisor November 2021:
Flash Deténte and Cryo-Maceraction Save Tough Vintages see story
Wine Casual October 2021:
Bending Branch Winery Tannat 2017 – Truly A Tannat Treat see article
Pix October 2021:
Get to Know Zesty White Picpoul see story
Texas Monthly October 2021:
The Winners - 2021 Texas Vintners Cup see blog
SevenFifty Daily August 2021:
Complex Picpoul Has Arrived see story
Goodtaste with Tanji July 2021:
4 Terrific Award-Winning Texas Wineries see story
San Antonio Report July 2021:
Texas wines are coming of age, and the Hill Country offers grape expectations see story
Reverse Wine Snob July 2021:
Bending Branch Tannat - Explosively Good see review
Wine Wanderings June 2021:
Have a Healthy Wine: Part II - Bending Branch Winery, Comfort, Texas: An Interview with Dr. Bob Young, MD see interview
The Corkscrew Concierge May 2021
It’s Not All Provençal Pink – American Rosé You Should Be Drinking see story
Grape Collective May 2021:
Surprise of Texas: Bending Branch’s Dr. Bob Makes a Sizzling Rosé Sparkler from Tannat see story
Texas Wine Lover April 2021:
Texas Fine Wine Media Event see story
Vino-Sphere April 2021:
Texas Wine Flourishes With Creativity And Style see story
Forbes March 2021:
How We Drank Through A Pandemic see story
My San Antonio March 2021:
The best wineries just a drive from San Antonio see list
Big 7 Travel March 2021:
7 of the Best Wineries to Visit in Texas see list
The Dallas Morning News March 2021:
Texas wines win big (again) at prestigious California competition see story
Vintage Texas March 2021:
Bending Branch Winery Visit: What a Difference a Year Has Made see blog
Vintner Magazine March 2021:
What a Doctor-Turned-Winemaker Did to Safely Reopen in Texas see story
Unstoppable Stacey February 2021:
Grape Growing in Texas is Key to Best Texas Wines see blog
Travel Awaits January 2021:
7 Experiences To Discover In Charming Comfort, Texas see story
Texas Monthly December 2020:
9 Sparkling Texas Drinks for Saying Good Riddance to 2020 see list
Texas Wine Lover December 2020:
Texas Fine Wine makes 2021 Predictions see story
State Fair of Texas December 2020:
Texas Sparkling Wine Delivers Fun and Fizz see story
Wine & Whiskey Globe December 2020:
The Stars at Night Are Big and Bright. Same for the Pet-Nats. see story
Travel Awaits December 2020:
6 Texas Hill Country Wineries With Gorgeous Views see story
Forbes November 2020:
Reds are Multidimensional Friends to Invite Over for Thanksgiving see story
Washington Post November 2020:
Good wine is now being made in most parts of the country. Here’s how to find it. see story
Houston Chronicle October 2020:
October is Texas Wine Month, here are delicious bottles to try see story
Forbes October 2020:
100% Texas Wine List Makes The Cabernet Grill A Unique Destination see story
Forbes October 2020:
Innovation Leads The Way In The Dynamic Texas Wine Industry see story
D Magazine October 2020:
The 15 Texas Hill Country Wineries You Must Visit Now see the list
Texas Lifestyle Magazine October 2020:
It’s Texas Wine Month, Ya’ll! see story
Forbes October 2020:
Around The World With Texas White Wine see story
Wine Enthusiast September 2020:
Across the U.S., Winemakers Persevere to Harvest Amid Wildfires and the Pandemic see story
The Drunken Cyclist August 2020:
August in Texas, Part Two see full article
The Texas Wine Lover July 2020:
2020 Harvest Update from Texas Fine Wine see full report
The Texas Tribune July 2020:
Distilleries, wineries shuttered by Gov. Greg Abbott's bar shutdown say they should be exempted see full article
Wine Industry Advisor July 2020:
The Wine Industry Continues to Expand in Texas Hill Country see full article
Houston Chronicle July 2020:
6 Texas wines to drink now see full article
Forbes July 2020:
Tempranillo Pairs Perfectly With Fourth Of July And National Grilling Month see full article
The Vintner Project June 2020:
Texas Wine & Grill Guide: Even Bigger and Definitely Better Than You Suspected see full guide
Dallas Morning News June 2020:
6 Texas wines to drink with barbecue see full article
Dallas Morning News December 2019:
Bending Branch Winery wins first-ever Texas Sustainable Winegrowing Competition see full article
Dallas Innovates December 2019:
Winners of the Texas Sustainable Winegrowing Competition are Announced see full article
Forbes November 2019:
Holiday Gift Guide 2019: The Top Texas Wines For All Wine Lovers see full article
Austin360 October 2019:
How to pair your favorite Texas wines with barbecue see full article
Forbes September 2019:
Rosé Wines Work Beyond Labor Day see full article
The Courier of Montgomery County August 2019:
Wine Walk: The different grape varietals arriving at the wineries see full article
San Antonio Express-News July 2019:
Readers' Choice Awards Best Texas Winery Announcement see story
PRiME Women July 2019:
US Premium Rosé Wine Brands vs French – A Taste Test see full article
Edible Houston June 2019:
Texas Wineries Are Going for the Double Gold see full article
Texas Wine Lover June 2019:
Texas Wines Take New York! see full article
Texas Monthly June 2019:
Red, White, and Rosé: The Top Texas Wines to Enjoy This Summer see full article
U.S. News & World Report May 2019:
Top 12 Texas Wineries to Visit see full article
Texas Monthly October 2018:
Salut! The Top 50 Texas Wines for Fall see full article
Texas Highways October 2018:
Tannat is the New Texas Wine Everyone Will Be Talking About: The bold red varietal is booming at these four wineries see full article
Houston Chronicle October 2018:
Great Texas wines to try for Texas Wine Month see full article
Chicago Tribune September 2018:
The wines of Texas are just like the state: Big, bold and intriguing see full article
San Antonio Woman September 2018:
Pursuing Their Passion in the Texas Hill Country featuring Mrs. Brenda Young see full article
Wide Open Eats June 2018:
10 of the Best Texas Wineries to Add to Your Road Trip List see full article
Houston Chronicle May 2018:
Can Texas wines be fully embraced by the broad market? see full article
Wine Business Monthly February 2018:
Flash Détente Reaching Critical Mass see PDF of full article
Bloomberg December 2017:
The Best Wines I Tasted in 2017 see full article
Texas Highways December 2017:
7 Wine Pairings for Holiday Recipes see full article
Awarded Top Texas Winery November 2017:
2018 Houston Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition see announcement
Texas Monthly October 2017: Top Texas Wines for Fall 2017 see full article
Another Bottle Down Radio October 2017:
Interview with Jennifer McInnis, Bending Branch General Manager listen
Forbes September 2017:
Hurricane Harvey Spares Texas Vintners - Great News for Wine Lovers see full article
San Antonio Woman September 2017:
Comfort Zone - The Changing Face of Comfort, Texas see full article
Voted Top Texas Winery July 2017:
San Antonio Express-News Readers’ Choice Awards, third consecutive year see announcement
Wine Business Monthly June 2017:
Insight & Opinion - Texas: More Authentic, More Grapes see issue
NBC-DFW September 2016:
What to Drink During Texas Wine Month watch video
Trips to Discover May 2017:
12 Best Wineries to Visit in Texas see full article
Southern Living:
Small Towns We Love – Comfort, Texas see full article
Texas Monthly March 2014:
Texas Fine Wines collaborative is striving to inform consumers about Texas wines nationwide see full article
Vintage Texas Wine Blog November 2013:
Bending Branch Winery Brings in Rodeo Gold see full article
San Antonio Express-News June 2013:
Bending Branch Winery’s Different Approach see full article
Vintage Texas Wine Blog August 2011:
From Tannat to Souzão: Sunday Morning Tasting at Bending Branch Vineyards see full article
Good Taste with Tanji Patton May 2011:
New Texas Winery Produces ‘Healthiest’ Red Wine see video and article
Edible Austin Magazine 2011:
Author, Chef and Wine Enthusiast Terry Thompson-Anderson visits Bending Branch see full article
Vintage Texas Wine Blog November 2010:
A Sunny Sunday Afternoon at Bending Branch Vineyards see full article
Vintage Texas Wine Blog August 2010:
VintageTexas Cyclopedia of Wine: The Wine Grape Called Picpoul see full article