Jacquez or Black Spanish  was originally known as El Paso grape in the 18th century when it arrived to Texas from France via South Carolina early settlements.   This strong vigorous grape produces will in Texas and yields a full-bodied red wine with plenty of flexibility.  This award-winning grape can be a dry table wine, a sweet dessert port wine or a chilled sangria by using small modifications.  It is the work horse red wine grape of Texas and is ready for sale approximately 8 months after harvest the following year.