Located in the Hemisphere Park area of San Antonio, Re:Rooted elevates the experience of what an urban wine bar should be. This has been a dream in the making for Jennifer Beckmann, who has been planning this winery since 2017. Not only is she a fantastic Sommelier, but practically a natural at educating people on wine experiences. Many long time Texas wine fans will recognize Jennifer from her professional Texas resume: from her initial days at Perissos, to Bending Branch, to Kuhlman, and finally Slate Mill before she jumped into her own lane. Re:Rooted not only brings to life that decade of Texas winery experience, but her previous professional experiences and more importantly…passion for great wine. The wine bar name relates to quite literally re-rooting her wines and business plans here as well as the area code of San Antonio. After covid related delays, Jennifer was finally able to open in February of 2021. Re:Rooted focuses on wines on tap to enjoy by the glass or growler. Growler and not by the bottle? Why, yes! Instead of straight from aging to bottling, wine is stored in petainer kegs where it can then be poured into a glass or used to fill up a growler and take home and then reuse – like the locals do things in Europe. Not only is there no difference in quality, but it certainly saves a great deal of waste and time associated with bottling. Jennifer oversees and drives the Re:Rooted label brand and blending that is made from 100% Texas grapes. She works with some of the Hill Country and High Plains partners for crushing, fermentation, aging and blending. The modern industrial style decor for this 2000+ square feet site is amazing. With the cool repurposed aircraft fixtures that artistically became modern art light fixtures, along with the high ceilings and concrete floors, the vibe here is nothing less than spectacular. In addition to the Re:Rooted wines, there are also a number of Texas wines featured that enables one to experience what’s “out there”. So, what are Re:Rooted wines like? For the whites, the tasting menu starts with the 2019 Cable Car. Named after the days when there were cable cars at Hemisphere Park, this white blend of 55% Roussanne and 45% Viognier embraces you with peach and jasmine aromas and bright acidity. The 2020 Roussanne has bit of a lemon zest with a touch of vanilla. For the reds, the 2019 Mourvèdre has a “Pinot Noir” feel to it and is very fruit forward with raspberries and good minerality. The 2019 Cinco Colmillos (bottled) is a brand featuring 5 varieties. The 2019 vintage has 35% Carignan, 30% Syrah, 14% Mourvedre, 11% Counoise, and 10% Grenache. It has big fruit on the nose, great acidity, and a bit of peppercorn, too. The unique artwork on this label is fantastic, as well. The Riverwalk is a non-vintage easy sipper that will vary annually in its composition. This “year’s” has 86% Tempranillo (a Texas 2017), 11% Sangiovese, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. It is big on black cherries along with some delightful cocoa notes. A 2018 Malbec should be arriving on the menu soon along with an Aglianco. Check back frequently to see how the line-up and the blends change…and consider the growler program! Location, location, location can be everything. Not only does this wine bar have a great location for traffic, but an ideal location to help introduce visitors to the city and state, on what Texas has to offer in wonderful wines. If you want to venture out to the Texas wine country and experience more, Jennifer can provide suggestions as well. Had a less than stellar experience with a Texas wine? Jennifer will help reset that bar and direct you into a far better experience, providing you with a positive, fun, and educational tasting. We look forward to coming back for more great wine, fun, and enjoyment in future trips to Re:Rooted and San Antonio. Viva la Re:Rooted and cheers!
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