Blake Eddie Bingham
Blake Eddie Bingham was the fifth child of Cliff and Betty Bingham, owners and founders of Bingham Family Vineyards. As a member of the family business, Blake inspired others with his kindness and curiosity. A bright ray of sunshine that shone happiness and joy to everyone in his world, Blake strove to bring people together in friendship and community.
Blake worked alongside his father and siblings on the farm and in the vineyards. Driving tractors and nurturing the vines was a life that he loved. Blake died at age 30 from Covid, but our memories of him bring us joy. Blake truly was a part of Texas wine history and the humble tale of Texas wines.
A portion of the proceeds of this project go directly towards improving the Texas wine industry through educational access and support. Just as Blake, himself, gave back to everyone around him during his life.
Join HEB, Serendipity Wines, and Bingham Family Vineyards in supporting viticulture and enology students in Texas through the Blake Eddie Scholarship.
Bingham Family Vineyards along with Texas Hill Country Wineries established the Blake Bingham Memorial Scholarship in 2021 which awards ambitious and hard-working students studying enology and viticulture.
HEB is partnering with us to share a portion of the proceeds from this wine sale to help fund this scholarship.
Tasting Notes
Our bold Italian-style estate wine introduces notes of cherry, dried fig and spices. This oaked, full-bodied blend balances both earthiness and red fruit notes.
Food Pairings
Enjoy this offering with Italian sausage lasagna or carne asada tacos with all of the toppings.
Winemaking
This dry wine is a Tempranillo blend, carefully crafted after aging in French and American barrels for twenty-four months.
Alcohol: 14%
pH: 3.78
R.S.: 0
Vintage: 2019
Oak: French & American
AVA: Texas High Plains
Several of our media friends have shared information about this project including:
Amie Nemec at the Texas Wine Lover Website
and
Shelly Wilfong mentions the project during the news in her Episode 76 of This is Texas Wine podcast. This particular episode is with Fritz Westover, Fritz has been our vineyard consultant for several years.
and
Will and Michel at We Know Texas Vino, episode 50. They were also at our Roanoke Grand Opening doing a live broadcast. A post will be coming soon with more photos.
Please check any major podcast platform to listen to either of these podcasts.
Recipients
For the past two years, this scholarship has been awarded to Rogelio Orocio. Rogelio graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor degree studying enology and viticulture. He now works on our team at Bingham Family Vineyards as an assistant wine maker.
This year’s recipient will be awarded on Monday evening at the Hill Country Winery Symposium. Application for future year’s scholarship can be made through the Hill Country Wineries Website.
Blessings,
Betty
