Vineyard Update from Signor Vineyards

Veraison Begins in the Estate Tempranillo

Veraison has started in our Estate Tempranillo at Signor Vineyards, and the rest of the vineyard is coming along slowly and nicely.

For those following the vineyard life cycle, veraison is the stage in the growing season when grapes begin to soften, change color, and move into their final phase of ripening. In red varieties like Tempranillo, this is when the berries begin shifting from green into deeper shades of red and purple. It is also when sugars begin moving into the fruit, setting the path toward harvest.

This part of the season is always closely watched in the vineyard. Each block moves at its own pace, and every row tells us something about the growing year.

At Signor Vineyards, the rain this season has been generous. Because of that, we have barely needed to use irrigation across the estate. That is always a welcome gift in the vineyard, especially during the Texas growing season. We are hoping the rain continues in moderation, but begins to slow as we move closer to mid and late July.

As we look beyond the estate, we are also watching the Texas High Plains closely. The early part of the growing season was dry there, and many vineyards only began receiving rain a few weeks ago. We are hoping that region continues to receive the moisture it needs, especially as the fruit continues developing.

This year has also required careful attention after frost damage affected certain vineyard sites. Like every growing season, adjustments had to be made quickly. We had to secure a few new vineyard contracts, and we are excited about the new sites that will be part of this vintage.

That is part of the beauty of Texas wine. Each season brings its own pace, its own challenges, and its own character. From our Estate blocks in the Texas Hill Country to the vineyard sites we work with across the Texas High Plains, the story of the vintage is shaped by weather, timing, patience, and the hands that guide it.

We will continue watching the fruit moves toward harvest. For now, the vines are moving slowly and nicely, and we are grateful for the rain, the resilience of the vineyards, and the promise of what is still to come.

From time on the vine to time in the glass, every vintage gives us something worth waiting for. - Head Winemaker Michael Barton