Experience the best wines from Bending Branch Winery in the Texas Hill Country and Ursa Vineyards in California’s Sierra Foothills, hosted by Winemakers Greg Stokes, Deborah Elissagaray, Chad Kurtz, and other key members of the Bending Branch and Ursa teams. Bending Branch was established in 2009 by CEO and Executive Winemaker Dr. Bob Young with his wife Brenda and their daughter Alison. Bending Branch leads the Texas wine industry in innovation and quality. Greg Stokes has been part of the winemaking team since the beginning, and Chad Kurtz since 2012. Bending Branch was awarded Top Texas Winery (2018) and Top Texas Wine (2014) at the Houston Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition. Ursa Vineyards was founded in 2001 by husband and wife winemaking team, Greg Stokes and Deborah Elissagaray. Greg and Deborah have extensive backgrounds in viticulture and consulting. Deborah has family ties to Southwest France and brings those influences to the Ursa brand.