Our Story
Timeline of the Bingham Family
Bingham Family Vineyards is a multigenerational wine growing family that promises the curious wine explorer a joyful experience through 100% Texas grown and crafted estate wines, the fullest expression of the High Plains.
1901
Homesteaders Coming to the High Plains of Texas
Noah and Mollie Raymer Bell move to Terry County to homestead. Originally they lived in a half dugout. Not this exact one, but one similar.
Thus the idea behind the fanciful name for our Bordeaux style red wine blend that has won Top Texas wine three times at international wine competitions including a saddle at the 2020 Houston Rodeo Wine International Wine Competition.
1916
More Homesteaders Coming to the High Plains
Thomas Nathan and Margaret Isabelle Hale Bingham came to Terry County in a covered wagon later living in a dugout before other housing could be created.
1923
2nd Generation of the Homesteaders
After Johnnie Whitson Bingham, son of Thomas and Margaret Bingham, decided that Noah and Mollie’s daughter, Vera Norman Bell, was his “one and only” they married in Big Spring, Texas. Later fathering Eddie Bingham and his three siblings.
1952
3rd Generation of the Homesteaders
After finishing school at the near by high school, Eddie Bingham continued his dream of farming. Eddie and Peggy Bingham married and lived in the country on the farm near Meadow, Texas. They later were involved in raising cattle as well.
1981
Cliff & Betty Bingham Continue the Legacy
Although Cliff had been farming with his father for many years, he begins farming full time and marries Betty Eads. They both finish their studies at Texas Tech University as well as loving and raising eleven children.
1991
Organic Farming
Cliff begins the process of preparing his farm land for Texas Department of Agriculture certification as organic. Our 2,000 acres of row crops continue to be certified and farmed organically today.
Bingham Farms has grown wheat, peanuts, cotton, sesame seeds, and potatoes organically on this land.
2004
First Vineyard Planting
In an effort to conserve water Cliff, Betty, and the children planted 4 acres of Viognier and 1 acre of Gewürztraminer grapes.
Notice the old method (before GPS tractors) of marking where to put the dormant plants in by using white straws to mark the perfect rows.
2005
Second Leaf
In 2005, the vineyard is in second leaf. The vines were so healthy that a small crop of grapes was harvested.
These grapes as well as those from following years are sold to wineries all over the state of Texas.
2015
Grapevine Tasting Room
Our Grapevine tasting room is opened to share our wines to our Dallas / Fort Worth friends.
This location still welcomes our guests as well as being a nice spot to visit during city festivals as well as those visiting the Giddens Art Gallery next door, owned by Michele Wilson.
2015
Winning Wines
Bingham Wines begin winning awards at international wine competitions, including winning Top Texas Wine three different years at international wine competitions such as the 2020 Houston Rodeo Uncorked! Wine Competition.
2018
Fredericksburg, Texas
The Binghams welcome guests to the opening of their Fredericksburg tasting room, bringing 100% estate wines to share with our friends.
2020
Bingham Continues with Winning Wines
Our 2017 Dugout wins the Top Texas Wine at the 2020 Houston Rodeo Uncorked! Wine Competition. The saddle awarded to us at the competition is on display at our Hye location.
2023
Move to Hye, Texas
In January of 2023 the Binghams purchased 14 acres for a tasting room with a vineyard in Hye, Texas on HWY 290 between Johnson City and Fredericksburg, Texas and move our Hill Country tasting room there.
After the woodwork and fencing are finished by Cliff, Kyle, Nathan, Armando, and the Meadow as well as the Hye crew, we open.
2024
Roanoke, Texas
In January of 2024, we open a tasting room in Roanoke, Texas, complete with patio area for our customers enjoyment.
