Los Pinos produces wines from grapes grown in our estate vineyards, as well as from three vineyards in west Texas.
There are six varieties planted on our winery property, most abundantly are Blac Du Bois, Cynthiana, and Black Spanish.
These three varieties grow well in east Texas, as they are resistant to disease pressures that are inherent in our region, and are primarily made into our semi-sweet and sweet wines.
The other three varieties are, Cabernet, Sauvignon, Carmenere', and Champanel, that at present are mainly for disease studies with the help of the Texas Cooperative Viticulture experts.
Los Pinos estate white grapes are harvested by hand during the final week of July, and reds are normally ready mid to late August, but the actual day is dictated by the grapes.
We encourage volunteers to come help with the harvest, those who appreciate the value of each little grapes life, as well as rise early enough to arrive in the vineyard on time, 6 am! Our Chef puts out a spread after we are done with the harvest, and the wine flows too!