This Little-known Texas Destination Is Home to One of the Largest Wine-growing Regions in the U.S.-and It's Not the Hill Country

The Llano Estacado in the Texas Panhandle is an essential viticultural area, producing a significant amount of Texas's wine grapes. Known as the High Plains AVA, it surpasses even the renowned Texas Hill Country in grape production, accounting for 80% of the state's yield. Factors such as its higher elevation, cooler nights, and low humidity contribute to an ideal grape-growing climate. These conditions help maintain freshness and balance in the grapes, making this region a crucial player in Texas's flourishing wine industry.

The region enjoys cooler nights that help grapes stay fresh and balanced, even in our hot climate.

Texas is, of course, known for its toasty summers—but those dry, hot days actually encourage grapes to mature and ripen to ideal sugar levels.

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