Duchman Family Winery – Vermentino

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USA - TX

Texas High Plains

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The Facts

UPCs 2023 (750ml) - 8 58184 00161 6

Origins USA - TX > Texas High Plains

Appellation Texas High Plains

Varietal Vermentino

Cepage 100% Vermentino

Winemaking Duchman's Vermentino has earned a national following and widespread recognition as America's premier expression of this Mediterranean variety. Harvested from select vineyards on the Texas High Plains, where sandy loam soils and pronounced diurnal shift create ideal conditions for developing Vermentino's distinctive character. Carefully harvested in the cool morning hours to preserve delicate aromatics, then gently pressed to extract only the highest quality juice. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, where Dave Reilly's precise approach captures the variety's hallmark crisp acidity and aromatic complexity while allowing the Texas High Plains terroir to express itself fully. This technique has consistently garnered Double Gold medals in prestigious competitions from San Francisco to New York. Dave's commitment to varietal authenticity and terroir expression results in a clarity and brightness that sets Duchman's Vermentino apart from its peers. This exacting process, refined over years of working with this variety, has established Duchman's Vermentino as a benchmark not just for Texas, but for American-grown Italian varieties as a whole. Wine critics, sommeliers, and consumers across the country seek out each new vintage, confirming what Dave Reilly and the Duchmans recognized years ago—that the marriage of this coastal Italian grape with Texas High Plains terroir creates something truly extraordinary.

Aging Fermented & finished stainless steel to preserve aromatics

Alcohol by Volume 13.7%

Markets Texas

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The Character

Overall Award-winning signature wine, Texas's premier Vermentino

Aromas Fresh citrus, green apple, white peach, lemon zest, Mediterranean herbs, sea breeze, wildflowers

Mouthfeel Crisp, lively acidity, clean texture, refreshing finish

Tasting Notes Pale straw-gold with brilliant clarity and green highlights, Duchman Vermentino presents an enticing bouquet of lemon zest, green apple, and white peach, accompanied by subtle notes of Mediterranean herbs and delicate wildflowers. On the palate, it delivers a refreshing, medium-bodied experience with vibrant acidity that carries flavors of citrus, crisp pear, and distinctive minerality characteristic of Texas High Plains fruit. The clean, lingering finish showcases notes of sea breeze and subtle almond, exemplifying the successful marriage of this classic Italian coastal variety with the continental Texas terroir.

Selling Point Award-winning TX expression of Italy premier coastal white

Pairings Gulf seafood, oysters, grilled fish, herbed chicken, fresh salad, goat cheese, Mediterranean cuisine

The Story

Vermentino, the coastal jewel of Italy's Mediterranean vineyards, has found an unexpected but remarkable home on the Texas High Plains. When Drs. Lisa and Stan Duchman began their winemaking journey in 2006, they sought varieties that would speak authentically through Texas terroir, and their visionary relationship with Cliff and Betty Bingham in 2007 launched what would become one of America's most celebrated expressions of this Italian grape.
Duchman's Vermentino story is one of persistence and triumph. After years of establishing Duchman as America's premier producer of this bright, refreshing variety, a devastating 2019 freeze threatened its future in Texas. Yet the resilience of both grape and grower prevailed—replanted vines flourished in the High Plains' sandy loam soils, culminating in an exceptional 2023 vintage that earned Double Gold medals in both the San Francisco International Wine Competition and San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
What distinguishes Duchman's Vermentino is winemaker Dave Reilly's commitment to preserving the grape's vibrant character. Stainless steel fermentation captures the variety's hallmark crisp acidity and aromatic complexity, while patient attention to detail throughout the winemaking process ensures the expression of Texas's unique terroir. The result is a wine that honors its Italian heritage while revealing a distinctly Texan personality—zesty and mineral-driven, yet with a textural richness that speaks to the abundant sunshine and dramatic diurnal shifts of the High Plains.

About Duchman Family Winery

Producer Story

Founded in 2006 by Drs. Lisa and Stan Duchman, this winery champions Italian and Mediterranean varieties that thrive in Texas. Using 100% Texas grapes, they create wines honoring European traditions while capturing the unique character of Texas terroir.

Producer Story

Founded in 2006 by Drs. Lisa and Stan Duchman, this winery champions Italian and Mediterranean varieties that thrive in Texas. Using 100% Texas grapes, they create wines honoring European traditions while capturing the unique character of Texas terroir.