TEXSOM Platinum for our Dry Riesling
We're proud to share that Dune Bird's 2026 Dry Riesling has been awarded Platinum at the TEXSOM International Wine Awards — one of the highest honors in the competition.
What Platinum at TEXSOM Really Means
The TEXSOM International Wine Awards is no ordinary competition. Judged by Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers, and the world's most decorated wine professionals, a Platinum medal isn't handed out lightly. It represents the absolute pinnacle — wines that don't just impress, but stop judges in their tracks.
Out of thousands of entries from vineyards around the globe, our Dry Riesling stood apart. That's not luck. That's years of intention, craft, and a deep love for what this grape can become in our hands.
Also Celebrated: Cabernet Franc Takes Gold
The TEXSOM judges weren't finished with us. Our 2026 Cabernet Franc also earned a Gold medal — a stunning recognition for a varietal that's always been close to our hearts.
We couldn't be more proud of what this year's award season brought — and more grateful to the judges who recognized the work poured into every bottle.
