Bear Creek Vineyards. Cedar Hill, Texas. Dr. William Fears 214.707.3559

Bear Creek Vineyards are located in Cedar Hill, Texas. Founded by Dr. William Fears in January of 2006. 1200 grapevines, 64 rows, planted over 5 acres. Chardonnay grapevines grafted onto root stock best suited for the Cedar Hill soil. The vineyard showed very vigorous growth the first year.

Harvest 7/15/2011 yielded 4000 lbs at 25 brix equaling 260 gallons.

Harvest 8/6/2010 yielded 4500 lbs at 219 gallons.

Harvest 2009

Harvest 2008

Avoiding a late freeze, 2007 has begun a good 2nd season. Over half of the vineyard met the growth requirements to remain attached to the trellis. This half of the vineyard is thick with grape clusters which should be ready for harvesting in late August.

An unusually wet May and June created a few issues for the vineyard. We were unable to work in the soil or effectively spray for for fungus while it was raining. Yet we were advised to harvest on our second year due to the vigorous growth. 50% or more of the vineyard was as developed as a 3 year old plant.

Our mid-August 2007 harvest weighed in at 1250 pounds, we estimate we had 30% production from the vineyard this year. Next year we should be at 100%. Our final Brix and PH measurements were 25.5 and 3.7 respectively which were very impressive for such a young vineyard. This and the minerality of the soil are key to produce very fine wine.

Thank you for visiting Bear Creek Vineyards!