Somm-antic Drift
Michael McClendon is the co-founder of Sage’s Vintage, a custom crush winery and consultancy in Nacogdoches. In addition to producing world class wines at Sage’s Vintage he has been named as a “Young Turk of Texas Wine ” by Dr. Russ Kane; featured in the Dallas Morning News; and on the cover of Wine and Spirits Magazine as part of their national collective of “Rising Black Voices” in the wine industry.
At Sage’s Vintage, Michael has produced over 300 labels for nearly 47 winery and brand owners. He is the 2024 Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association Louis F. Qualia Award Recipient recognizing a pioneering spirit in a Texas winemaker or grape grower and currently serves as a member of the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association Board of Directors.