Timeline of Bingham Family Vineyards

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

Dugout

Noah and Mollie Raymer Bell move to Terry County to homestead. Originally they lived in a half dugout.


1916

Thomas Nathan and Margaret Isabelle Hale Bingham came to Terry County in a covered wagon later living in a dugout.


1923

Noah and Belle Bingham, ancesters of Bingham Family Vineyards

After Johnnie Whitson Bingham decided that Noah’s daughter, Vera Norman, was his “one and only” they married in Big Spring, Texas.


1952

After marrying, Eddie and Peggy Bingham begin farming. Later being involved in raising cattle as well.


1981

Although Cliff had been farming with his father for many years before, he begins farming and marries Betty Eads Bingham.


1991

Cliff begins the process of preparing his farm land for Texas Department of Agriculture certification of organic.


2004

first vineyard planting at Bingham Family Vineyards

Cliff, Betty, and children plant 4 acres of Viognier and 1 acre of Gewürztraminer.


2005

Cliff and Betty Bingham in the vineyard at Bingham Family Vineyards

Vineyard in second leaf. The vines were so healthy that a small crop of grapes was harvested.


2015

Bingham Family Vineyards Grapevine

Grapevine tasting room is opened to share our wines to our Dallas / Fort Worth friends.


2015

Bingham Wines begin winning awards at international wine competitions.


2018

Exterior of Bingham Family Vineyards Fredericksburg

The Binghams welcome guests to the opening of their Fredericksburg tasting room, bringing 100% estate wines to share with our friends.