In 2014, Don (Grandpa) anticipated the need to diversify agricultural income at the ranch. After much study and a belief that the budding Texas wine industry would succeed, he resolved to start our 4 acre Malbec vineyard. Three years after the vineyard build, Bending Branch Winery purchased the first lot of grapes from Ranch Rose. That vintage, small may it have been, was evidence enough that Grandpa knew what he was doing as a vintner.
After a decade of incredible productions, hand-harvested each time, Ranch Rose Vineyard is now known for the best canopy and highest quality Malbec grapes in the Texas Hill Country.
In 2024, Grandpa and Susan (Yita), and son Dakota decided to embark on the exciting new venture of a Ranch Rose wine label. And so, Ranch Rose Wines was berthed. Immediately, the 2024 Dolly Rosé, our first ever Malbec Rosé, named after Susan’s larger-than-life mother, Dolly Rose, was a hit.
Come see our beautifully crafted bottles, taste every vintage. But more importantly, read the stories and soak up the rich history and legacy of Ranch Rose. We pride ourselves on small batches, crafted to perfection. So fill your wine case when you can, because Ranch Rose Wines will always be a limited production.
Wyatt Earp would tell you this wine is perfect.
Who are we kidding...he preferred ice cream.
But the man had one hell of a stache, and he sure knew how to leave a legacy... just like Don Durden and the 2021 Stache Malbec Reserve.
Bold, structured, and true Texas through and through.
How do you describe the perfect Malbec? I don't know, buy this one and leave a review.
Listen, it's smooth. Pop and pour, lay it down, let it breathe (the wine, we're talking about the wine)... really just do whatever your date likes because this solid full-bodied Malbec will sit with any wino from the now infamous Texas Hill Country to the Malbec O-G French Cahors.
It's rumored if you buy this, the late Dolly Rose will visit your garden at night to make sure you harvest more green beans than any lady in Kendall county.
It's bright, fresh, and downright delightful... just like she was. A phenomenal, fruit forward, not too sweet, lovely wine.
