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PeonyLaneWine on Nostr: 1) my temperature swings would be bigger 2) my growing season ends later and cooler ...

1) my temperature swings would be bigger
2) my growing season ends later and cooler so that combined with the bigger temp swings produce more acidic wine and the fruit has a longer time to develop its sugars which CAN result is different (better imo) flavors esp for red wines.

I don't have extensive Texas wine tasting experience, but I consistently enjoyed the whites I had and the reds felt a little flabby due to their environment

I'm personally still looking (not hard) for a great Texas red, but like I said I loved the whites
How do your grapes compare to those grown on the High Plains of Texas (where I live)? We are only at 3,200 ft but also have the big temperature swings from day/night. I’m not asking whose are better. Just curious if the explanation of your grapes would also apply to my neighbors.