HELPING YOU CREATE THE WINE EVERYONE LOVES

59

Customer Count

23

Vineyards

38

Varieties

88

Medal Count

11

Competitions

Who We Are

Vision Statement:

To be known as the leader in quality wine production in the Texas wine industry, thus cementing the state’s position on the global wine scene.

We believe in business integrity and treat each of our clients professionally by providing a high quality product they can be proud to stand behind.

 

Mission Statement:

The mission of Sage’s Vintage is to provide wine production solutions to wine brands, tasting rooms, and wineries.

Our experience and expertise brings proven industry talent within reach of our clients. We are focused on serving clients, both large and small, tailoring the custom crush experience to their needs.

 

Sage’s Vintage Connections

Sage’s Vintage valued partners across Texas and the U.S.

 

Our

Core Values

Purpose and Growth

Purpose and Growth

Our team has the experience to add value to newcomers and seasoned veterans alike in the wine industry due to our challenging vintages, new terriory, and longevity in the industry.

Client Focus

Client Focus

We boast razor-sharp focus on our customers' growth as it is essential for success.

Integrity

Integrity

We strive daily to have honesty and respect for all individuals.

Professionalism

Professionalism

Our team's ultimate goal is to be professional in our actions with our clients, partners and toward each other.

Excellence

Excellence

We consistantly strive to continually pursue knowledge and learn.

Community Service

Community Service

Our team works hard to effectively help organizations make an impact.

Fun

Fun

It is important we have enjoyment and fulfillment in our work.

Our

Team

Wes Jensen

Co-Owner/ Business Development & Operations

936-652-8947

wes@sagesvintage.com

Graduating from Stephen F. Austin State University with a degree in Agri-Business in 1994, Wes managed his family ranch. He then moved on to Agtoprof where he grew grapes in California, Washington, and Texas as well as traveling to Chile.

 

Wes’ experience as a viticulturist for 20+ years has provided a knowledge base not only of vineyards but the wine industry itself. This experience allowed him to recognize an opportunity to meet growing demand for custom wine production solutions in Texas. To meet this demand Wes partnered with a former colleague and winemaker to start Sage’s Vintage in 2017. 

 

Wes has served on numerous boards and organizations in his home town of Nacogdoches and he continues to serve on The Helping House and Robert Dickerson Memorial boards. He enjoys hunting, golf, and spending time with his wife, Julie and daughter, Jordan who always pitch in to help at Sage’s Vintage when needed. With a passion for wine, relationship building, and the agricultural industry, Wes takes pride in providing a positive, family-oriented culture to Sage’s Vintage. He provides superior customer service and quality to all clients to bring excellent wine to the world.

 

Michael McClendon

Co-Owner/Enologist & Winemaker

903-262-8928

michael@sagesvintage.com

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 80 labels for nearly 30 winery and brand owners. 

These wines have medaled in competitions across the world including San Diego Critics Challenge, American Wine Society, San Francisco Chronicle, and the U.K. based Drink’s Business Global Masters competition. Michael graduated from The University of Texas at Tyler with a B.S. in Biology. His career has taken him all over the world, from Chile to New Zealand, but East Texas still has a special place in his heart. He has worked with several local organizations such as the Heritage Land Bank Northern advisory committee, Discovery Science Place board of directors, and the former Tyler Bolts Rugby Club. Michael loves spending time with his wife, Senetra, and their son who is an avid athlete and mathlete.  The self-proclaimed “Empresario”, Michael continues to re-define the conversation on Texas Wine.