William Chris’ Chenin Blanc from Dell Valley Vineyard (at 3,750 feet elevation) in Hudspeth County clocks in at a modest 11.4% alcohol yet delivers a wealth of citrus and orchard fruit character alongside cool slate minerality and subtle pressed wildflower notes, all framed by crisp, cooling acidity. If you’re enjoying oysters in Texas, this is the wine to sip—or if it’s a hot, humid day, a well-chilled bottle will cut beautifully through anything from barbecue fare to salads and cheese plates. Fermented in stainless steel and oak barriques for an average of 24 days with partial malolactic conversion to retain acidity, then aged for 7 months in large oak fermenters. William Chris Vineyards was founded in 2008 by William “Bill” Blackmon and Chris Brundrett. Tony Offill leads the cellar as Head Winemaker, and Jean Hoefliger is the consulting winemaker.