Wine Club Release – Nov-2025
Texas Wine Collective – Carl’s Corner
Wine Club Release – Nov-2025
The November, 2025, Wine Club Release pickup events are scheduled on Sundays, November 9th and November 16th. There will be two sessions each Sunday, 11:00-1:30 or 2:30-5:00, with opportunities to taste all the wines from this release, enjoy selected food bites paired with the wines, and listen to live music to enhance the experience.
Check the website – www.texaswinecollective.com to make reservations. Reservations are required to participate in the food and wine pairings. Four adults per wine club membership are allowed to join the fun, however club members may bring additional guests for an added fee.
Texas Wine Collective Wine Club Release – Nov-2025
Allocation Selection: R=Red, M=Mixed, W=White, S=Sweet
Brennan Vineyards Estate Cuvee White 2024 Texas W/M
Grape(s): A blend of Viognier 57% and Semillon 40% sourced from Newburg Vineyard just 10 miles south of the winery in Comanche County; plus a dollop of Muscat Blanc 3% from Reddy Vineyards, Brownfield, TX, Terry County.
Mechanically harvested fruit was pressed and fermented separately in SS tanks at 55oF for 15-20 days; aged in SS tanks for 8 months; blended and bottled @ 13.0% ABV, 0% RS (dry).
The desire was to create an official Estate wine from these two workhorse varieties grown in Brennan-managed Newburg Vyd. The Brennan team combined these grapes for a lively and energetic wine with a canary yellow color and light, crisp mouthfeel. Aromatics of candied apricots, ripe nectarine, and hints of peach and melon lead to rich flavors of candied Meyer lemon, persimmon, tropical fruits, and more ripe peach. Pair with baked triple cream brie, fruit salad with poppy seed dressing, garlic and burrata shrimp pasta, prosciutto-wrapped melon, and southern gravy smothered pork chops.
Lost Oak Winery Picpoul Blanc 2024 TX High Plains W
Grape(s): Picpoul Blanc 100% sourced from Rowland Taylor Vineyards, Brownfield, TX, Terry County.
Machine harvested fruit was directly pressed and the juice fermented cool (56oF) in SS tank for 28 days; aged 10 months in SS tank; bottled @ 11.7% ABV, 1.0% RS (hint of sweetness).
Picpoul (aka Piquepoul or Folle Blanche) is a common grape variety from the Rhône Valley and Languedoc regions of southern France. The typically tart nature of this grape is suggested by its nickname, “Lip Stinger.” This dry white wine has a delightful lemony hue and starts off with aromas of lemon zest, soft melons, and hints of wet slate rock. The flavors include candied notes of ripe lemon and key lime. The finish is zesty with a sharpness mellowed just a bit by the hint of sweetness. Suggested pairings include cucumber and basil salad, goat cheese on sourdough toast, ham, spinach, and gruyere quiche, cheese tortellini with pesto sauce, chicken and summer squash kabobs with basmati saffron rice, bratwurst with sauerkraut (try Opa’s Hatch Chili Brats), and for dessert, creamy lemon tart with mascarpone cheese.
Lost Oak Winery Viognier 2024 TX High Plains W
Grape(s): Viognier 100% - 66% sourced from Diamante Doble Vineyard in Tokio, TX, and 34% sourced from Rowland Taylor Vineyards, Brownfield, TX, both in Terry County.
Fruit was mechanically harvested, directly pressed, and fermented separately in SS tanks at 57oF for approx. 28 days. The cuvées were aged 10 months in SS tanks, blended, and bottled @ 15.8% ABV, 0% RS (DRY).
Viognier originated in the Rhône Valley of southern France and has become a workhorse grape variety in many warm, arid regions of the wine world, including Texas. It can produce bright, fruity, floral wines when aged in SS tank, or can deliver rich, round wines with baking spice aromas and flavors similar to Chardonnay if aged in oak barrels. This bold, higher alcohol white is bursting with aromas of white flowers, honeydew melon, nectarine, and dragon fruit. Crisp citrus flavors are softened by peach, starfruit, and melon. The lingering finish boasts crisp acidity that reminds one of ripe grapefruit. Suggested pairings are honey mint lime salad, grilled lemon shrimp skewers with couscous, chicken street tacos with mango salsa, navy bean and ham soup topped with cotija cow’s milk cheese, Cornish game hen in white wine sauce, and a citrus-infused ambrosia salad for dessert. This will be a instant porch sipping classic.
Lost Oak Winery Holiday Red N.V. TX High Plains R/M
Grape(s): Sangiovese 52%, Tempranillo 41%, Petit Verdot 5%, Merlot 1%, and Cabernet Sauvignon 1%, all sourced from Texas High Plains vineyards.
Machine harvested fruit was destemmed and crushed; cuvées were fermented in SS tanks for 12-24 days at 60-85oF; wine was pressed from the skins and aged an average 24 months in mostly used American oak barrels. The cuvées were blended and bottled @14.9% ABV, 1.0% RS (hint of sweetness)
Holiday is a traditional blend produced by Lost Oak made in a fruit forward style with just a hint of sweetness, designed to please most wine drinkers and to accompany your favorite holiday fare at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. Like its predecessors (since 2014) this wine is fruity, fun, and ready to drink. It is bright ruby in color with aromas of plum and brown sugar. On the palate it offers a slight tartness reminiscent of cranberries enhanced by dark berry fruit, baking spices, and vanilla. The lingering finish brings good balance between alcohol, tannins, and sweetness with notes of fig and overripe plum. This versatile blend pairs with roasted or smoked turkey, ham, pot roast, grilled steaks, and most traditional holiday side dishes. Try pumpkin pie for dessert and serve Holiday with black eyed peas at the New Year. Share this with family and friends as you celebrate throughout the late fall and winter months.
Brennan Vineyards Winemaker’s Choice Vol 8 (VIII) N.V. Texas R
Grape(s): This proprietary blend contains Tempranillo, Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Ruby Cabernet from the 2020, 2021, and 2022 vintages.
Fruit was mechanically harvested; each cuvée was fermented separately in SS tank and aged between 10-34 months in used American and French oak barrels; the final blend was bottled @ 13.6% ABV, 0% RS (dry)
This W VIII was blended by a former winemaker, Kevin Spivey, who followed the tradition established by his predecessor, Todd Webster, using cuvées from a selected barrel reserve program to blend a premium non-vintage wine. In addition to tart red cherry, raspberry, red plum, black currants, and boysenberry jam aromas and flavors, there are hints of cedar cigar box, cinnamon, and vanilla spice. Notes of green olive, juniper berry, and calcareous minerality nod to its Hill County origin. The finish is rich with moderate tannins and hints of freshly ground tricolor pepper blend. This pairs well with roasted pork and rosemary potatoes, coffee-crusted filets, truffle French fries, German chocolate cake for dessert, and a fine cigar to finish the evening. And of course. it goes great with Texas BBQ.
Brennan Vineyards Winemaker’s Choice Vol 10 (X) N.V. Texas R/M
Grape varieties in this proprietary blend include Tannat and Mourvèdre from Lahey Vineyards in Brownfield, TX, Terry County, and Tempranillo from Newburg Vineyard, Comanche County. The 2022 and 2023 vintages are represented.
Mechanically harvested fruit was destemmed, crushed, and fermented separately in SS tanks at 60-85oF over 10 days of skin contact with daily pumpovers. The cuvées were pressed from the skins and aged for 12 months in a mix of used American and French oak barrels. The final blend was made and bottled @ 13.0% ABV, 0% RS (dry).
Winemaker's Choice represents the Brennan Vineyards barrel reserve program from which the winemaking team blends a premium multi-variety and multi-vintage wine. This medium ruby color “W” 10 is robust and complex with youthful bright red fruit aromas and flavors. Aromas of black pepper, violets, hints of sweet hay, and saddle leather lead into flavors of cooked black cherry compote and boysenberry cobbler supported by nuances of pipe tobacco, sage, and cocoa powder. The expansive mouthfeel, medium-to-full bodied tannins, and long savory finish work best with aged, rich cheeses, grilled or roasted pork and beef, smoked turkey or game birds, BBQ brisket, and rich desserts like churros with chocolate sauce or arroz con leche.
Brennan Vineyards Comanche Rose 2024 TX High Plains S
Grape(s): Muscat Blanc 95% sourced from Reddy Vyds, Brownfield, TX, and Tempranillo 5% sourced from Diamante Doble Vineyard, Tokio, TX, both in Terry County.
A portion of the machine harvested Muscat fruit (77%) was fermented to dryness while fermentation for the remainder (33%) was stopped to capture natural residual sugar. These Muscat cuvées aged 6 months in SS tanks. The Tempranillo aged for 6 months in used American oak barrel. The final blend was prepared and stabilized before bottling @ 14.4% ABV, approx. 4% RS (moderately sweet).
The wine is pale dusty rose in color with aromas and flavors of mandarin orange, orange blossom, honeydew melon, and ripe peach. The mouthfeel is light and refreshing with subtle sweetness on the palate. This well-balanced wine with soft acids on the finish pairs well with BBQ chicken or pork, grilled or baked oysters, creamy soft cheeses, and moderately spicy fare like curry, Thai, or Mexican.
Lost Oak Winery Holiday White 2025 TX High Plains S
Grape(s): Gewurztraminer 52% and Muscat Canelli 48%, both sourced from Diamante Doble Vineyard, Tokio, TX, Terry County.
Machine harvested fruit was fermented cold and aged for only 2 months in SS tank (no malolactic transformation); blended, sweetened, stabilized, and bottled @ 13.0% ABV, 1.0% RS (hint of residual sweetness).
White Holiday was designed as a perfect complement to the traditional Holiday Red blend that is produced annually. This is also made in a fruit forward style with a pleasant hint of sweetness on the palate to enjoy with any holiday meal at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year. The color is light straw with a bit of twinkle. The wine is fragrant with aromas of white flowers and ripe melon. Flavors include clove, ginger, and spiced pear. The Holiday magic finishes with hints of lychee fruit, melon, green fig, and candied tangerine. With only a hint of sweetness this white wine is versatile at your holiday table offering fun accompaniment to the wide range of dishes and should please most wine drinkers. Enjoy with Fischer and Wieser Raspberry Chipotle Sauce over cream cheese, oven roasted or smoked turkey, honey-baked ham, your favorite tamales on Christmas Eve, and black-eyed peas and ham on New Year’s day. Holiday pies (apple, peach, pumpkin, pecan) pair well with this white wine. Add some spices and warm it to make mulled wine for cool evenings or add chunks of fruit for an enhanced Sangria experience.
Lost Oak Winery Dolce Rouge 2023 TX High Plains S
Grape(s): Merlot 60%, Cabernet Sauvignon 31%, Petit Verdot 9%, all sourced from Reddy Vineyard, Brownfield, TX, Terry County.
Mechanically harvested fruit was destemmed, crushed and fermented separately in SS tanks at 60-85oF for about 25 days. The cuvées were aged in SS tanks for an average 11 months; blended, sweetened, stabilized, and bottled @ 14% ABV, 3.5% RS (moderately sweet).
This delightful sweet wine is another traditional offering by the winemaking team at Lost Oak. Dolce Rouge is bold and full-bodied with a dark reddish-purple hue. Aromas of strawberry, brown sugar, and subtle baking spices emerge from the glass. The flavors include candied plum, dried fig, and a hint of blood orange on a long, smooth finish. This is a great option for those who prefer sweet wines and can even serve as the base for a marvelous sangria. Pair this with fresh mozzarella, buffalo wings, Texas BBQ (especially with a spicy sauce), grilled cheese on sourdough bread, baked apples stuffed with pecans, raisins, and cream cheese, chicken or pork tamales, and churros with dulce de leche caramel sauce.
Allocation Selection: R=Red, M=Mixed, W=White, S=Sweet
Red:
Lost Oak Winery Holiday Red N.V. TX High Plains R/M
Brennan Vineyards Winemaker’s Choice Vol 8 (VIII) N.V. Texas R
Brennan Vineyards Winemaker’s Choice Vol 10 (X) N.V. Texas R/M
White:
Brennan Vineyards Estate Cuvee White 2024 Texas W/M
Lost Oak Winery Picpoul Blanc 2024 TX High Plains W
Lost Oak Winery Viognier 2024 TX High Plains W
Mix:
Brennan Vineyards Estate Cuvee White 2024 Texas W/M
Lost Oak Winery Holiday Red N.V. TX High Plains R/M
Brennan Vineyards Winemaker’s Choice Vol 10 (X) N.V. Texas R/M
Sweet:
Brennan Vineyards Comanche Rose 2024 TX High Plains S
Lost Oak Winery Holiday White 2025 TX High Plains S
Lost Oak Winery Dolce Rouge 2023 TX High Plains S
Red: 1 TX High Plains 2 Texas Mix: 1 TX High Plains 2 Texas
White: 2 TX High Plains 1 Texas Sweet: 3 TX High Plains
6-Btl Mix Package includes:
Lost Oak Winery Holiday Red N.V. TX High Plains R/M
Brennan Vineyards Winemaker’s Choice Vol 8 (VIII) N.V. Texas R
Brennan Vineyards Winemaker’s Choice Vol 10 (X) N.V. Texas R/M
Brennan Vineyards Estate Cuvee White 2024 Texas W/M
Lost Oak Winery Picpoul Blanc 2024 TX High Plains W
Lost Oak Winery Viognier 2024 TX High Plains W
(12 Btl Mix Package includes 2 bottles of each wine)