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Texas Wine Region

3,200 ha (8,000 acres) / 400 Vineries

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Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo have the highest number of plantings in the state, followed by Merlot, Black Spanish, and Blanc du Bois as leading variety in bearing acreage planted.

Texas is also home to Mourvèdre, Sangiovese, Viognier, Muscat Canelli, and Malbec plantings.

The United States Department of Agriculture - National Agricultural Statistics Service survey lists more than 53 wine varieties grown in Texas.

Texas Regions

US Wine Production 2023

California
240,000 Hectares
Washington State
24,000 ha
New York
14,500 ha
Oregon
13,000 ha
Pennsylvania
5,000
Texas
3,200
Virginia
1,600
Michigan
1,200
N.Carolina
800
Ohio
700

US Grape Plantings

Chardonnay
36,000 Hectares
Cabernet Sauvignon
34,000 ha
Pinot Noir
22,000 ha
Merlot
19,000 ha
Zinfandel
18,000 ha
Syrah
9,000
Sauvignon Blanc
8,000
Pinot Gris / Grigio
7,000
Petit Sirah
4,500
Riesling
4,000

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