Adelphos Cellars

Adelphos Cellars in Lubbock, Texas, puts two West Texas families behind wines made entirely from Texas High Plains fruit. Owners Jim and Barbara Irwin and David and Kathy Conklin run the business with family members working across the vineyard, tasting room, and events operation. The name Adelphos comes from the ancient Greek word for “brother”—a fitting choice for a partnership rooted in three decades of friendship.

Most of the fruit comes from Cerro Santo, the estate vineyard northwest of Lorenzo, where vines grow at roughly 3,400 feet. Garrett Irwin manages the vineyard and serves as assistant winemaker. Plantings range from Primitivo, Syrah, and Petite Sirah to Chenin Blanc, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc, giving the winery a broader grape palette than a Cabernet-and-Chardonnay stop.

The Lubbock tasting room makes a case for staying through a meal rather than rushing through a flight. Seated, guided tastings feature four one-ounce pours and cost $25–$45, including a take-home glass. Parma flatbread, baked brie, and charcuterie provide more than crackers between pours; mocktails and local draft beer give non-wine drinkers options. Indoor and patio seating, Thursday-night live music, and daily opening make this a flexible stop. Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are strongly recommended on Fridays, Saturdays, and for groups of five or more.