A Land of Limestone Ledges and Red Sandy Soil: Part 2

A Land of Limestone Ledges and Red Sandy Soil: Part 2

Continued from: http://vintagetexas.com/blog/?p=790

In my search to define Texas terroir [the sense of place], I often stop to listen for voices of the human spirits that linger in the rustle of tall grass, the gush of spring water on slab limestone, or the rush of windblown sandy soil. These are the voices that tell of the land’s history, its potential, and the past and future trials that test the will of those that try to harvest its bounty. I also listen for the unsaid words that are held back when a grower contemplates his lost harvest produced by a late spring freeze. These are the words that define the Texas wine experience.

More at: http://vintagetexas.com/blog/?p=802