BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Bingham Family Vineyards - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://binghamfamilyvineyards.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bingham Family Vineyards
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20270314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20271107T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T235959
DTSTAMP:20260924T034244Z
CREATED:20260924T000152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T034244Z
UID:219789-1794009600-1794095999@binghamfamilyvineyards.com
SUMMARY:International Merlot Day 2026: Two Expressions of Texas High Plains Merlot
DESCRIPTION:Discover Merlot’s Range\n\n\n\nInternational Merlot Day is November 7\, and this year Bingham Family Vineyards is celebrating with two expressions of Merlot from our family vineyards in the Texas High Plains. \n\n\n\nMerlot has a reputation for approachability\, but the grape can also produce structured\, concentrated wines with the ability to develop beautifully in bottle. Our 2021 Merlot and 2022 Estate Reserve Merlot show two sides of that story\, both rooted in the same Texas High Plains soils. \n\n\n\nAnd this International Merlot Day brings something new: our 2022 Estate Reserve Merlot will be released November 7. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo Expressions from Our Vineyards\n\n\n\nBoth wines begin in our family vineyards in the Texas High Plains AVA and are part of Bingham Family Vineyards’ estate-grown approach\, with the grapes grown and the wines produced and bottled by our team.  \n\n\n\n2021 Estate Merlot\n\n\n\nOur 2021 Merlot is full-bodied\, structured and concentrated\, with fresh and dried red and black fruit notes\, black pepper\, subtle herbal character\, and spice and savory notes from oak and age. Its firm tannin structure suggests that it can continue developing in bottle\, while still showing softness and an inviting full body now. \n\n\n\nFor the table\, consider duck\, braised meats\, roasted mushrooms\, smoked cheeses\, steak with chimichurri\, or beef or eggplant lasagna. Serve at cellar temperature and decant gently. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2022 Estate Reserve Merlot\n\n\n\nThe new 2022 Estate Reserve Merlot takes Merlot in a richer\, more luxurious direction. It is full-bodied with pronounced intensity\, showing plush ripe plum\, smoked oak\, floral tobacco notes and savory crushed-rock character. The tasting notes describe it as elegant and fully realized\, with substantial tannins and the potential to continue developing with age. \n\n\n\nPair it with ribeye or other marbled meats\, grilled meats with mushroom cream sauce or red wine jus\, nutty or richly textured cheeses\, or duck confit. Decant for about 15–30 minutes before serving. \n\n\n\nUntil our 2022 is released\, we have a limited supply of 2021 Reserve Merlot available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate International Merlot Day with Bingham\n\n\n\nWhether you are opening a bottle now or choosing one to watch develop over time\, International Merlot Day is a chance to explore just how much range this classic grape can offer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTaste the 2021 Merlot\, discover the new 2022 Estate Reserve Merlot beginning November 7\, and experience two expressions of Merlot grown in the Texas High Plains. \n\n\n\nVisit Bingham Family Vineyards in Hye\, Grapevine or Meadow\, explore our wines online\, or ask our team which Merlot belongs on your table. \n\n\n\nBlessings\,Betty
URL:https://binghamfamilyvineyards.com/event/international-merlot-day-2026-two-expressions-of-texas-high-plains-merlot/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://binghamfamilyvineyards.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Merlot-Day-2026-1x1-1.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR