Texas’ Mythical Vineyard
Established in 1975 as Martin’s Vineyard and Boxing Rabbit in 2020 the vineyard is the oldest continually operating commercial vineyard in Texas. Currently producing seven varieties all for Sparkling Wine. Determined to reestablish the old vines, the presence of new owners Preston and Kelly Alison gives it a “sweet outpost vibe, as if something akin to preservation is going on..” (from Circle Drivin’ by Hills Snyder, Glasstire Magazine of Visual Art, 2023)
2026 News
World’s Best Sommelier Selection 2026
The Boxing Rabbit Cuvee’ 2023 produced by William Chris Wines was selected for the World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection in 2026, a curated list of top-tier wines recommended by the leading global sommeliers from the World’s Best Restaurants. The prestigious …
Boxing Rabbit featured prominently at Rebecca Caroline
The luxury brand dedicated to traditional-method sparkling wine opened a tasting room by William Chris Vineyards inside the historic Hye Post Offices. Grapes from Boxing Rabbit were used to craft one of the first two marquee sparkling bottles released under the Rebecca Caroline label.
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You Can’t Plow With a Jaguar
May 22, 2018 by Laurie Ware
There was no Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association. There was no Texas High Plains Growers Association. There were no grape growing superstores in the area. What there was had to do with cotton farming. And peanut farming. And everything else BUT ..
