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Lone Star Terroir

Scenes from the trailblazing vineyards of the Texas High Plains

October/November 2014

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High Plains Vintners

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Grapes grow at Lost Draw Vineyards, near Brownfield, Texas.

Photo: Joel Salcido

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Winemaker Kim McPherson.

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A small sand dune at the edge of a vineyard.

Photo: Joel Salcido

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Greg Bruni, of Llano Estacado Winery.

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A wind machine to protect grapes from frost.

Photo: Joel Salcido

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The McPherson winery in Lubbock.

Photo: Joel Salcido

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Bottles ready for a tasting.

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Sherry ages in the sun outside McPherson.

Photo: Joel Salcido

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Vines standing tall on the plains at the Lost Draw Vineyards, just south of Lubbock.

Joel Salcido

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The Texas High Plains is the second largest viticultural area in Texas.

Joel Salcido

A magazine cover with a cocktail

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