Club Release
FEBRUARY 2025
Hot Br and ... page 3
1840 Custom Case Club Selections ... page 4
Br anch Club and 1840 Club Selections page 5
Wine Tasting Notes ... pages 6, 7, 8 & 9
Hill Countr y Culinar y Destination ... page 10
Exclusive Member Offer ... page 11
Hot Brand
Sometimes, true innovation comes from those willing to challengethestatusquo Bending Branch Winery hasproven that passion, determination, and alittlescientific curiosity can transform an entire approach to winemaking.
Selected asoneof just ten wineriesnationwide for WineBusinessMonthly's2024Hot Brands, Bending Branch wasfeatured in theFebruary edition of WineBusinessMonthlyand participated in theBottleBash in Sacramento at theend of January.
At theheart of thisachievement isDr Robert W. Young, M.D., MPH, or ?Dr. Bob?aswe all know him. Heisawinemaker who refusesto accept limitations Likeatrue pioneer, he believesin innovating and taking risks Sometimesthe ideasseem crazy, but thereis alwaysascientific background and vision guiding hisapproaches
In an industry full of challengesright now, Bending Branch stood out to theWineBusiness Monthlyeditorial team, who sought out wineries that embody resilience- brandsled by innovatorswho are "stubborn enough to not let thebad newsget to them "
When asked about what this acknowledgment meansto him, Dr Bob said, ?Being recognized as aTop 10 Hot Brand out of thousandsof wineries in thecountry isaoncein acareer tributefor Bending Branch Winery and validatesour uniqueinnovativewinemaking processes This hasonly been possible becauseof all theyearsof dedication by our team that hascarried out numerouswineresearch trialsto ever improve thequality of Texas winesin thefaceof
increasingly challenging climatic growing conditions?
It?s true- theskilled winemakers, lab technicians, and entireteam have contributed to Bending Branch?s overall success. Constant experimentation and adrive for quality ispart of theculture
Whereothers seeobstacles, Dr. Bob sees opportunities for discovery Thisisn't just about making great wine It's about proving that with creativity and an unwavering commitment to excellence, you can impact an entire industry
Want to experience thewinethat caught WineBusinessMonthly'sattention?Thismonth's wine club allocation features our 2020 Tempranillo from Newsom Vineyards- atrue expression of Texasterroir that wasamplified with innovative winemaking Grown by Neal and JaniceNewsom in theTexas High Plains, this wine embodiesthesame spirit of innovation that earned usour Hot Brandsrecognition.
1840 CUSTOM CASE
2023 Estate Picpoul Blanc CamledgeVineyard
2022 Ver mentino LasBrisasVineyard
New! 2020 Caber net Sauvignon Newsom Vineyards
2019 Texas Caber net Sauvignon Texas
2020 Malbec Tallent Vineyards
2020 Malbec Reser ve CherokeeRoseVineyard
2021Mour vèdre Tallent Vineyards
New! 2021Newsom Twist Newsom Vineyards
2020 Old Vine Petite Sir ah Shell Creek Vineyards
2020 Double Bar rel Tannat SierraFoothills
New! 2020 Tannat Por t- style Newsom Vineyards
New! 2020 Tempr anillo Newsom Vineyards
BRANCH MIXED BRANCH RED
2023 Estate Picpoul Blanc
CamledgeVineyard
New! 2021Newsom Twist
Newsom Vineyards
New! 2020 Tempr anillo Newsom Vineyards
2019 Texas Caber net Sauvignon Texas
New! 2021Newsom Twist Newsom Vineyards
New! 2020 Tempr anillo Newsom Vineyards
1840 MIXED 1840 RED
2023 Estate Picpoul Blanc
Camledge Vineyard
2022 Ver mentino LasBrisasVineyard
New! 2020 Caber net Sauvignon
Newsom Vineyards
New! 2021Newsom Twist
Newsom Vineyards
2020 Double Bar rel Tannat SierraFoothills
New! 2020 Tempr anillo Newsom Vineyards
New! 2020 Caber net Sauvignon Newsom Vineyards
2020 Malbec Tallent Vineyards
New! 2021Newsom Twist Newsom Vineyards
2020 Double Bar rel Tannat SierraFoothills
New! 2020 Tannat Por t- style Newsom Vineyards
New! 2020 Tempr anillo Newsom Vineyards
SENSE
nutmeg
raspberry cordial coriander
EAT
primerib with au jus
crispy sesamepork brisket burnt ends
SENSE
vanilla dried strawberry rhubarb
EAT
eggplant parmesan osso buco rosemary chicken
raspberry plum oregano flower
EAT
wild rice medley chicken fajitas beef tempura
Retail $55
BranchClubs$46.75 1840 Clubs$44
Retail $50
BranchClubs$42.50 1840 Clubs$40
2020 Tempr anillo, Newsom Vineyards
Featured asoneof WineBusinessMonthly's"Hot Brands" of 2024 Bending Branch Winery first produced Tempranillo from Newom Vineyardsin 2010. ThisTexas High PlainsTempranillo thrivesin theregion'slegendary red soil, developing complex flavorsof cocoa-dusted cherries, cranberry, mushroom, and red raspberry.
Retail $35
BranchClubs$29.75 1840 Clubs$28
2020 MALBEC RESERVE
CHEROKEE ROSE VINEYARD
2020 OLD VINE PETITE SIRAH
SHELL CREEK VINEYARDS
NEWSOM VINEYARDS
SENSE
juniper cinnamon blueberry
EAT
honey baked ham
spinach and mushroom frittata
rosemary and pepper-crusted lamb shanks
Retail $65
BranchClubs$55.25 1840 Clubs$52
SENSE
violet blackberry syrup toffee
EAT
mama'smeatloaf
veal piccata barbecue pork ribs
Retail $45
BranchClubs$38.25 1840 Clubs$36
SENSE
cranberry rhubarb
cherry
EAT
herb-crusted pork tenderloin pot roast wild mushroom risotto
Retail $40
BranchClub$34 1840 Clubs$32
2023 ESTATE PICPOUL BLANC CAMLEDGE VINEYARD
pear lemon zest green melon
EAT whitechili
herb roasted chicken salmon with capersand butter
Retail $34
BranchClubs$28.90 1840 Clubs$27.20
EAT
grilled ribeye bacon-wrapped dates cheesy bread with herbs
BranchClubs$42.50 1840 Clubs$40 2022 VERMENTINO LAS BRISAS VINEYARD SENSE
Retail $50
2020 Caber net Sauvignon, Newsom Vineyards
Silver - 2025San FranciscoChronicle
Branding Branch Winery hasproduced Cabernet Sauvignon from Newsom Vineyardsfruit since2010
Thiswineisamodel of intensity and balance, and it isperennially recognized for itsexcellence
green apple grapefruit limestone
EAT
seafood gumbo
fried calamari oystersrockefeller
Retail $24
BranchClub$20.40 1840 Clubs$19.20
2021MOURVÈDRE
TALLENT VINEYARDS
2020 TANNAT PORT-STYLE NEWSOM VINEYARDS
SENSE
dried strawberry vanilla black currant EAT axissausage
eggplant parmigiana bagel with lox and cream cheese
Retail $36
BranchClub$30.60 1840 Clubs$28.80
SENSE
raspberry pie dates cinnamon EAT
stilton cheese crèmebrûlée dark chocolatecheesecake
Retail $50
BranchClub$42.50 1840 Clubs$40
2021Newsom Twist, Newsom Vineyards
Silver - 2025San FranciscoChronicle
TheNewsom Twist refersto the uniquevinetraining style developed by Neal Newsom. Thisblend, which iscomprised of multiplevarietiesfrom the distinguished Newsom Vineyards, embodiestheterroir of thisisolated vineyard site. Layersof cherry and red fruit flavorsaccent thewine'slong finish
2020 TEMPRANILLO NEWSOM VINEYARDS
SENSE
cranberry mushroom red raspberry EAT bison burger teriyaki chicken eggplant parmigiana
Retail $45
BranchClub$38.25
1840 Clubs$36
Center Point, Texas: Hill Country Culinary Destination
Nestled whereKerr, Kendall, and Bandera countiesconverge, Center Point isa quintessential Texas Hill Country treasure Less than a15-minutedrive from Bending Branch Winery in Comfort, thistown offersan authentic sliceof rural Texan life
ThenotableZanzenberg Tavern definesthe local dining scene with an exquisitemenu that blendslocal ingredientsand global flavors. From TurtleCreek Farm Truffled MushroomsVol Au
Vent to Peller Farm AngusRibeye Steak, the tavern showcasestheregion's culinary creativity
Disheslike TexasStyle Pork Belly and Seared
Salmon with Dill Honey Mustard Saucehighlight quality produceand sophisticated technique
Surrounded by theGuadalupeRiver'sscenic beauty and dotted with historic sites, Center Point invitestravelersto experience agenuine sliceof Texasrarely found on typical tourist maps.
Limited time offer for club members
Enjoy25%off roomreservationsat theHistoricStoryvilleBank Loft throughtheendof 2025! UsecodeBB2025in the 'Writeamessagetothehost' section at checkout toclaimyour discount.
Experiencethecharm of history with modern comfort in thisfantastic open loft, housed in oneof downtown Center Point'shistoric buildings Originally hometo the Guadalupe Valley Bank, which served thecommunity from 1908 until itsclosureduring the Great Depression in 1936, thisspace hasbeen thoughtfully renovated to blend itsrich past with contemporary conveniences.
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