Bending Branch Winery is the Tannat House of Texas. Founded in 2009, by Robert W. Young, M.D., MPH, and his wife, Brenda, Bending Branch is best known for its experimentation in every facet, including unique grape varieties and extraction methods, and production processes. Dr. Bob was the first to introduce Thermoflash and Cryo-Maceration in Texas. His choice of grape varieties, such as Tannat, Sagrantino, Souzão, Charbono, and Picpoul Blanc, also is innovative for Texas. Bending Branch's 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Newsom Vineyards, was the first Texas Cabernet to win Double Gold at the San Francisco International Wine Competition. Bending Branch Winery was awarded Top Texas Winery at the 2018 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition in Houston and Best of the Herd at the 2021 San Antonio Rodeo International Wine Competition.