ABOUT US

How it Began

As the next step in their lifelong passion for wine, Chris and Jennifer Cobb began their 'Wine Life' journey with Kuhlman Cellars opening to the public in October of 2014. The Cobb family managed a small estate vineyard just north of the winery property in the Texas Hill Country AVA prior to the completion of the winery. The Kuhlman Cellars name was derived from the Kuhlman Creek which originates on their family farm and ultimately empties into the Pedernales River.

The Terroir

Inspired by the winding waterways, geological formations and mineral rich soil types found in the Texas Terroir, Kuhlman Cellars pays homage to this unique terrain in each of its proprietary blends. Recognizing the importance of finding viticultural union between the climate and vine, the Kuhlman winemaking team continues a vigilant pursuit of research, experimentation and education. Reconnecting ourselves, and our guests, with the idea that wine is supremely agricultural by nature, and it builds a bond enjoyed from dirt, to barrel, to bottle.

The Estate Vineyard

Kuhlman's Estate soil is primarily a clay over limestone structure, though as you progress west to east, increasing amounts of caliche are found. The terrain slopes down from a high point on the southwest corner to a low point on the northeast. As you follow the slope, increasing clay depth becomes the dominant factor influencing the Terroir.

Clay is a dense soil type with high moisture holding capabilities with lower moisture flow movements. This provides good water for vines during drier periods, but proves challenging under regular precipitation conditions due to the challenge of mud in the vineyard as well as potential "too much" water for the vines.

All vines are planted on 1103P rootstock, which is adapted to the Texas climate (drought tolerance) as well as soil (high calcium). Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP) is the canopy and trellis structure used. This is a traditional vineyard arrangement with the rows oriented roughly north and south providing good east and west sun exposure to maximize the leaf photosynthesis of each grapevine shoot.