With the High Plains producing around 80-85% of Texas wine grapes, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Lubbock County is partnering with English Newsom Cellars to host Vine to Wine on Friday, Oct. 27, an event designed to address the process of making wine from the vineyard to the bottle.
Participants will taste wines offered at English Newsom while learning about food-and-wine pairings as well as creating nutritious charcuterie boards. A grazing table will be provided by Heart and Soul Cuisine.
The event will be from 6-8 p.m. at English Newsom Cellars, 408 E. Woodrow Road in Lubbock. The cost is $40 per person, and tickets may be purchased at https:/ /tx.ag/vinetowineLubbock. Space is limited to the first 50 registrants.
For questions or additional information on registering, please contact the AgriLife Extension office of Lubbock County at 806775-1740.
“This will be a fun night at the beautiful English Newsom Cellars tasting great wine, eating good food and hearing from Texas Wine Industry experts,” said Cory Edwards, AgriLife Extension agent for Lubbock County.
The event will feature speakers Steve Newsom, owner of English Newsom Cellars; Daniel Hillin, AgriLife Extension viticulturist for the High Plains and West Texas; and Michael Cook, AgriLife Extension viticulturist for North Texas.
“We will highlight the excellent work of our grape producers and wine makers here in The High Plains of Texas,” Hillin said. “We will be pairing local Texas wines with amazing local charcuterie boards. This unique event is one that truly captures the essence of local wine in Texas — right here in Lubbock.”