Williams Ranch Vineyard
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We became intrigued with grape growing and wine during our nine years that we lived in Northern California. Cotton was King when we left West Texas for points beyond. Our family ranch is near the Newsoms, one of the pioneers of the Texas wine grape growing industry. We had to go by their vineyards to get to the family ranch. It then became an idea to try and grow a high value crop that was in demand and that people could appreciate.
In 1997 we bought 80 acres from my dad. Then in 1998 partnership with Kirk’s stepfather and mother, we planted one acre of Cabernet Sauvignon. It took lots of determination and help from our family and friends to turn some mesquite infested pasture into a vineyard. We have continued planting grapes to include Orange Muscat and Riesling. We now have 7.5 acres of grapes planted in varying stages of maturity.
Our vineyard site sits at 3,650 feet on old cultivated field that was farmed by one of Kirk’s uncles in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s. Much of the topsoil blew away during the 1950’s drought. In the 1950’s it was planted back to native grass pasture. As a result, we have a site that produces low vine vigor which allows for excellent fruit quality.
We have grown grapes for award winning wines made by other wineries for 20 years. We are now entering the phase where we put our grapes, our name and our heritage into wine for you to enjoy.
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