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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
New York
14,500
Oregon
13,000
Pennsylvania
5,000
Texas
3,200
Virginia
1,600

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 ha
Sauvignon Blanc
8,000 ha
Pinot Gris / Grigio
7,000 ha
Petit Sirah
4,500 ha
Riesling
4,000 ha

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Old World

New World

Where wine grapes was imported

USA
Argentina
Australia
Chile
South Africa
New Zealand
Vineyard in Chile

Chilean vineyard in the foothills of the Andes



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