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Journeys of Discovery: Move over Napa, Lubbock, Texas is producing award-winning wines

By • Sep 29, 2020
  • Steve Newsom in the barrel room at English Newsom Cellars in Lubbock, Texas.
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    Steve Newsom in the barrel room at English Newsom Cellars in Lubbock, Texas.
    Thomas Wilmer
  • Classic Texas Mission-style architecture greets visitors to the English Newsom Cellars tasting room in Lubbock, Texas.
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    Classic Texas Mission-style architecture greets visitors to the English Newsom Cellars tasting room in Lubbock, Texas.
    Thomas Wilmer
  • Austin based journalist, Jennifer Simonson (foreground) tasting the wines at English Newsom Cellars in Lubbock, Texas.
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    Austin based journalist, Jennifer Simonson (foreground) tasting the wines at English Newsom Cellars in Lubbock, Texas.
    Thomas Wilmer
  • The iconic Texas Armadillo is revered and honored as a metal sculpture in a Lubbock park..
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    The iconic Texas Armadillo is revered and honored as a metal sculpture in a Lubbock park..
    Thomas Wilmer

Correspondent Tom Wilmer reports from English Newsom Cellars in Lubbock, Texas. Grower and wine producer Steve Newsom shares insights about the unique environmental influences on the High Plains of Texas that is credited with nurturing truly world-class wines and winning numerous gold, double-gold and Best-of-Class awards at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.

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