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COME SEE WHAT TEXAS TASTES LIKE
Since 2008, Steve and Cindy Newsom Vineyards have strived to consistently produce the finest quality wine grapes. In 2018, they began English Newsom Cellars with the goal to make premium quality, estate-grown wines. Our internationally award-winning wines are 100% Texas High Plains and celebrate our commitment to sustainable agriculture and family farming.
From the vine to the bottle, we nurture our wine through it all. It’s rewarding to see our hard work come to fruition as each bottle undergoes a rite of passage from the vineyard, to the bottling line and out into the world. Our wine is made from grapes grown in our vineyards, and our wines are made entirely on our property. The wine doesn’t leave the property during fermentation, aging, or bottling.
This commitment gives our customers the confidence that year after year we will deliver both quality and yields to support and grow both the Texas wine industry and also the Texas economy. We invite you to visit our winery and taste our passion for perfection in every single drop. Family-owned, family-grown, that’s English Newsom Cellars.
meet the owners
Steve Newsom is the majority owner and visionary behind English Newsom Cellars, a premier Texas winery built on deep agricultural roots, family values, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Raised in Levelland, Texas, Steve developed a strong work ethic early on, working alongside his family on the farm while earning his Business degree at Wayland Baptist University. Steve has laid the foundation for a life grounded in both grit and grace.
A respected cotton farmer and grape grower, Steve has spent decades cultivating some of the finest fruit in the Texas High Plains AVA. His vineyards are known for producing premium grapes that reflect the unique terroir of West Texas—characterized by high elevation, sandy soils, and warm days with cool nights. In addition to grapes, Steve also grows apples, peaches, and peanuts, maintaining a diversified and sustainable approach to farming.
Under Steve’s leadership, English Newsom Cellars has grown into one of the few wineries in Texas that controls the entire winemaking process—from vine to glass. This commitment to quality and craftsmanship has led to the production of award-winning wines that have gained recognition across the state and beyond. From bold reds to crisp whites, each bottle is a reflection of Steve’s passion for agriculture and his dedication to excellence.
Steve is married to his high school sweetheart, Cindy Newsom. Together they have two wonderful children, Raenee and Keegan. Family remains at the heart of everything Steve does, and that spirit of connection is infused into every aspect of English Newsom Cellars—from the vineyard rows to the tasting room.
With a legacy rooted in Texas soil and a vision for the future of Texas wine, Steve Newsom continues to champion the land, the craft, and the community that make English Newsom Cellars truly one of a kind.
Kirk Motsenbocker is a seasoned financial executive and strategic advisor with deep Texas roots. Born and raised in Idalou, Texas, he is a proud graduate of Texas Tech University, where he earned his degree in Accounting. Today, he resides in Flower Mound, Texas with his wife of over 30 years, Cheryl, and is a proud father to their two children, Ashlyn and Zach.
Kirk currently serves as a board member, owner, and former Chief Financial Officer of JPI, a leading private multifamily real estate developer. During his remarkable 22-year career at JPI, he was instrumental in shaping the company’s vision, financial strategy, and legal structure. During his tenure, the company built over 100,000 apartment homes in 26 states, consistently ranking among the top 10 apartment developers in the U.S.
Among Kirk’s career highlights was his leadership through the 2008 financial crisis, where he successfully restructured more than $2 billion in debt and equity commitments and helped raise $1.5 billion in capital to fund the company’s post-recession business plan. Though he stepped down from day-to-day operations in 2020, he continues to hold interests in multiple JPI properties and remains active on the company’s board of directors.
In addition to his business pursuits, Kirk is passionate about giving back. He actively serves on the boards of the One Heart Project and Reach Out Youth Solutions, two nonprofit organizations dedicated to empowering and mentoring underserved youth through education, opportunity, and leadership development.
Kirk recently expanded his entrepreneurial interests into the Texas wine industry as a part owner of English Newsom Cellars. In this role, he is deeply involved in the winery’s financial structuring and strategic vision, and is excited to grow the brand while learning more about the craft and community behind wine.
Whether in real estate, philanthropy, or fine wine, Kirk brings integrity, vision, and heart to everything he does.
Family-owned, Family-grown, that's English Newsom Cellars.
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Producing wine on our own premises and with our own grapes allows us to have complete control over all aspects of the winemaking process. This gives our customers the confidence that year after year we will deliver both quality and yields to support and grow the Texas wine industry and the Texas economy.
OUR MISSION
As a small family owned winery we are able to focus on every detail of quality from the vine to the bottle.
OUR VISION
English Newsom Cellars wants Texas wine to be celebrated, enjoyed and shared.
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