Courtesy of Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Amy Beth Wright
“[Fredericksburg] kind of reminds me of Sonoma County in the 1980s and 1990s,” says Boada. “There were roughly 80 wineries there, and then all of a sudden it grew to 400. Right now, in Texas Hill Country there are about 80 wineries, and 40 more are permitted for next year.”
Among them are Andy and Elena Bilger, founders and grape growers of Adega Vinho, who began planting their vineyards in 2017. Not long after, Andy’s brother Mike joined the team as a co-owner, grape grower, and head winemaker.
“Touriga Nacional seems to love growing at our site, and we love Touriga Nacional,” says Mike. “The estate vines love the clay rich limestone soils of the Pedernales River Basin.”
Other Portuguese varietals like Arinto and Alvarinho are thriving. The Bilgers also craft a rosé of Mourvèdre in the Provence style: whole cluster-pressed, barrel-fermented, and cellared on lees.
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