TEXAS vs. THE WORLD

A VARIETAL SHOWDOWN

February Varietal: Tannat 
Featuring: Bending Branch

When you ask the average Texan ‘what do you think of Texas wine?’ you almost always, without exception get one of two responses back. Either they haven’t had any Texas wine worth remembering or they don’t even see it as an option when there is so much “better” wine out there.
 

The Texas vs. The World Tasting is a series that meets each 2nd Monday and is a head-to-head varietal comparison of wines made in Texas, by Texas grown fruit compared to the same varietal in a wine from another world-class growing area.
 

Each tasting has a featured winery to co-host each tasting along side of GUSTO. The producer is there to shed light, lead discussions and answer questions about making wine in Texas. GUSTO Sommeliers are there to lead discussion and answer questions on the other world-class wines in the tasting. This tasting is intended be relaxed, social and fun; as well as being great for networking with other wine enthusiasts and professionals.

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TICKET INFORMATION
 

$50/Person

Ticket price is inclusive of all the tastings and light food fare for each table.

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This tasting series is produced inpartnership with the Texas Wine and Food Consortium (TXWFC); who’s mission is to promote the     Texas wine industry through trade   collaboration, events, education and outreach. Join us and support the Texas wine industry. It’s going to open your eyes about the world-class wines being produced right here in our own background.

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WINE FLIGHTS

Old World- Flight 1

1. Chateau Barrejat, Madiran, 2009
2. Domaine du Moulie, Madiran, 2009

New World (South & North America)- Flight 2 & 3

1. Pueblo del Sol, Juanico, Tannat Rose, 2011
2. Don Pascual, Juanico, ‘Roble’ Tannat, 2007
3. Bodegas Carrau, Cerro Chapeu, Amat, Tannat, 2005
4. Bouza, Montevideo, Tannat, 2009
5. Giménez Méndez, Canelones, Tannat, ‘Las Brujas’, 2010
6. Pisano, Progreso, Arretxea, Grand Reserve, Tannat Blend, 2006
7. Intipalka, Ica Valley, Tannat, 2009
8. Fin Del Mundo, Patagonia, Tannat, 2009
9. Rock Wall Wine Co., California, Tannat, ‘The Palindrome’, 2010

Texas – Flight 4

1. Brushy Creek Vineyards, Texas, Tannat Rose, 2011
2. Westcave Cellars, Texas Hill Country, Tannat, 2010
3. Brushy Creek Vineyards, Texas, Tannat, 2010
4. Brushy Creek Vintage, Texas, Tannat, ‘Rachel’s Reserve’, 2009

Bending Branch Winery – Flight 5

1. Bending Branch Winery, Texas, Tannat Rose, 2012- Tank Sample
2. Bending Branch Winery, Texas, Tannat, NV
3. Bending Branch Winery, Texas Hill Country, Tannat Reserve, 2010
4. Bending Branch Winery, California, Tannat Port, 2009