Texas Wine Labeling Laws

Question 1

What percent of the grapes in a Texas wine have to be grown in Texas to be considered a Texas wine?

Answer 1

75%. The remaining 25% can come from outside of Texas.

Question 2

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Question 3

If a Texas wine lists an AVA on the bottle such as Texas High Plains, what percent of the grapes must come from that AVA?

Answer 3

85%. The remaining 15% MUST come from Texas.

Question 4

If a Texas wine is labeled as a varietal such as Tempranillo or Blanc du Bois, what percent of the wine must come from that varietal?

Answer 4

75%

Question 5

To be labeled an Estate wine, 100% of the grapes must be grown on the same property where the wine is produced. True or False?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Not all of Texas grapes are produced in AVA’s so some wines may be labeled as County wines. What percent of grapes have to be grown in the county stated on the bottle?

Answer 6

75% with the remaining grapes coming from Texas.