Neal Newsom Grower Profile

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Neal and Janice Newsom

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Neal and Janice Newsom

Whether you’ve been a fan of Texas-grown wines for decades or you are new to the scene, you’ve probably heard of Newsom Vineyards. Neal and Janice Newsom have been growing grapes since 1986, making their vineyard one of the oldest in Texas. About 25 years after planting their first vines, and after they built a great reputation for high-quality wine grapes, their son Nolan started to use some of the grapes to create the Newsom Vineyards wines. Newsom Vineyards vines are in Plains, and now the Newsom wines are available at the two tasting rooms located in Comfort and Tomball.

You will often notice Newsom Vineyards noted on bottles of wine made around the state. You’re probably already a fan! Neal and Janice are great growers and valuable cheerleaders for the Texas wine industry as a whole. Every year, Neal opens his barn to welcome folks to a day of grape-growing education at Newsom Grape Day. If you are a grower, winemaker, or winery owner, or if you think you want to be, make plans to attend this event in 2024. And if you’re a Texas wine lover, consider a little agritourism and book a stay at the Newsom B&B in Plains, complete with a