Esteemed Winemaker Kevin Sass to Begin Growing
Organic Blanc du Bois Grapes this
Summer
PASO
ROBLES, Calif., June 26,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Halter Ranch, a 2,700-acre
nature estate located in the heart of California's wine country, is pleased to
announce it has achieved organic certification for its vineyard at
luxury tasting room Halter Ranch Texas, making it the first-ever
vineyard to be certified organic in Fredericksburg, TX. California's Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF)
granted this significant milestone to 1.17 acres at Halter Ranch
Texas, which opened in May of this year on Fredericksburg's famed Texas Highway 290 wine road.
This accomplishment underscores Halter Ranch's unwavering
commitment to sustainable farming and the production of exceptional
wines made from 100% organic grapes. CCOF certification requires
rigorous adherence to its standards; any product put on or in the
ground needs to be pre-approved by the organization. Led by Halter
Ranch General Manager and Vice President Bryce Mullins and Winemaker Kevin Sass, the team
at Halter Ranch Texas underwent detailed planning, preparation and
forecasting to attain organic certification.
Sass will begin planting organic Blanc du Bois grapes this month
at Halter Ranch Texas, which will be the first grapes grown on the
property. He chose the grape variety because it is native to the
southern U.S. and produces crisp whites in a warm climate. He aims
to produce a sparkling wine with the first harvest.
"Organic farming requires many inspections and audits, but most
importantly, it requires patience," said Sass. "All geographical
environments are different and, with careful evaluation, we hope to
produce an outstanding wine representative of Hill Country terroir.
We're excited to trial Blanc du Bois as the first 100% organic
grapes planted at Halter Ranch Texas and in the Fredericksburg region at large."
Driven by environmental stewardship, Halter Ranch earned organic
certification for its vineyards in Paso
Robles, CA in 2023. Certification for the vineyard at Halter
Ranch Texas was a plan since the tasting room's inception, and the
team is proud to make it a reality.
"We have been welcomed warmly by the Fredericksburg community and are thrilled to
contribute to the wine industry here by achieving organic
certification," added Mullins. "At Halter Ranch, we believe that
organic farming not only produces superior grapes but also
contributes to the preservation of our land for future
generations."
Halter Ranch Texas celebrated its grand opening in May 2024 to immediate positive response from
visitors and the wine community. Distinguished by its stunning
32-acre, oak-studded landscape, the newest tasting room from Halter
Ranch features a selection of wines made from 100% USDA Organic
grapes and an elevated restaurant that offers locally sourced
cuisine. Texas-made wines at the
tasting room include a Rosé and a Sparkling Cabernet Sauvignon,
which Halter Ranch created by partnering with local organic grape
farmers and producing with Bending Branch Winery in Comfort, TX.
Halter Ranch Texas is open Wednesday–Sunday from 11:00 AM–5:00
PM at 8561 E US-290, Fredericksburg,
TX 78624. Visit www.halterranch.com/texas or follow on
Instagram @halterranchtx for more information, special events and
updates.
About Halter Ranch
Set along the western-most
boundaries of Paso Robles,
California, and surrounded by the wild and wide-open
Santa Lucia Mountain Range of the
Central California Coast, Halter Ranch is a 2,700-acre nature
estate dedicated to land, art, and 100% organic grapes. Envisioned
by Swiss entrepreneur, philanthropist, and world-leading land
conservationist Hansjörg Wyss, the estate is an homage to his
mother, Alice Halter, and a haven
for the natural world to flourish and deliver exceptional timeless
wines.
The Paso Robles estate is
complemented by tasting rooms in Temecula, CA and Fredericksburg, TX.
For more information, please contact HalterRanch@klgpr.com.
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