TheLenoir, is a celebration of both tradition and collaboration. Made from 100% Lenoir grapes, this unique vintage is the product of our strong partnership with our friends at Lenoir ATX. Together, we’ve crafted a wine that speaks to the heritage of the grape and the Texas Hill Country terroir. Lenoir, also known as Black Spanish, has a storied history dating back to its roots in the southern United States, where it became well-suited to warm climates. The varietal was prized for its resilience and deep, dark fruit characteristics, making it a favorite for generations of winemakers. At The Austin Winery, we’ve embraced this legacy through whole cluster fermentation, a technique that preserves the grape’s natural structure and tannins, adding complexity and depth to the final wine.

Origin: Austin, TX
ABV: 11.9
USNW Classification: Natural
Varietal & Type: 100% Lenoir
Vintage: 2022

Tasting Notes

Dark fruit, structure tannin

Vineyards

Banff Vineyards, nestled on the slopes of Lake Travis

About the Winemaker

Ross, Cooper, and Matt founded The Austin Winery in May 2014, establishing the first full production, grape to glass winery inside Austin city limits. Ross and cooper cut their teeth in cellars, tasting rooms, equipment warehouses, and brokerage for years before opening. After producing two red blends to wide applause, matt smith joined the team to add necessary structure to the Austin winery. The young team proved their concept with 3 years of busy tasting room traffic and wholesale distribution out of an industrial warehouse. In May 2017, the Austin winery moved its operation to the newly built out development, the yard, at 440 e. St Elmo Rd A1, 78745. This move opened a new chapter in the history of the winery. It was the first year producing wine with fruit exclusively grown in Texas. All subsequent vintages have been 100% Texas fruit. All future vintages will be produced in this manner, to best show case the quality and character of Texas terroir. The winery's case production has grown nearly 200%, facilitated by critical additions in new equipment and team members.  With the move to south Austin, the winery is taking a bigger role shaping the greater Austin community. Open six days a week, wine club members are encouraged to swing by after work for a glass and sit down to chat with a winemaker or another member of the team. On weekends, the winery hosts a larger, more diverse crowd, aiming to bring more Texas wine-lovers into the fold with friendly service and frank educational conversations. Regular dining and craft pop-ups and charity events add depth and value to the winery's impact on its community.

Shipping Details

US Natural Wine ships once a week, every Wednesday. All orders should be placed by Tuesday at 10am in order to be picked up from our distributors and out on Wednesday's delivery truck. Shipping cost is 30 bucks a box (up to 12 bottles) so we highly encourage picking up more than 1 bottle for the best value!