{"id":413444,"date":"2026-08-22T02:06:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T02:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/413444\/"},"modified":"2026-08-22T02:06:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T02:06:16","slug":"el-paso-area-winery-honors-its-famous-cat-with-new-wine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/413444\/","title":{"rendered":"El Paso Area Winery Honors Its Famous Cat With New Wine"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are very few things that can get my attention faster than the words “cat” and “wine.”<\/p>\n

Put them together and I’m listening!<\/p>\n

So as both a self-proclaimed cat lady and someone who enjoys a good glass of wine, I feel uniquely qualified to tell you about the newest wine at Zin Valle Vineyards.<\/p>\n

It’s sparkling, it\u2019s sweet and, most importantly, it’s inspired by a cat! And it’s called MEOWScato.<\/p>\n

I approve.<\/p>\n

Meet Truffles, Zin Valle’s Famous Winery Cat<\/p>\n

If you’ve spent any time at Zin Valle Vineyards, there’s a chance you’ve already met the inspiration behind its newest wine.<\/p>\n

Her name is Truffles, and she’s become something of a celebrity around the vineyard.<\/p>\n

In fact, Zin Valle calls her its “cat ambassador.” Regular visitors ask for her, newcomers have fallen in love with her, and Truffles even has her own Instagram account<\/a>. Zin Valle recently held an entire Sip & Paint event where guests painted portraits of her!<\/p>\n

Basically, this is Truffles’ vineyard. Everyone else just works there. And now her r\u00e9sum\u00e9 includes wine muse.<\/p>\n

Zin Valle recently released MEOWScato, a new sparkling Moscato dedicated to Truffles- and yes, they actually trademarked the name.<\/p>\n

As someone who has now learned all of this about Truffles, I love her and fully support her growing business empire.<\/p>\n

So What Does MEOWScato Taste Like?<\/p>\n

MEOWScato is a sparkling Moscato made from Muscat grapes, which are known for producing sweet, incredibly fragrant wines. Zin Valle says you may notice aromas of orange blossom, honeysuckle, pear, peach and apricot.<\/p>\n

In other words: light, sweet and bubbly.<\/p>\n

They recommend pairing it with spicy Asian food, soft cheeses or vanilla, almond and berry desserts.<\/p>\n

Personally, I just know I need to get myself to Zin Valle and try a glass!<\/p>\n

Wine Lovers Now Have Another Reason to Visit Zin Valle<\/p>\n

Zin Valle has been producing wine in far West Texas for more than 20 years, and its tasting room has become a familiar getaway for wine lovers around El Paso. The vineyard is in Canutillo near the Texas-New Mexico state line and regularly hosts live music, tastings and special events.<\/p>\n

But there’s something I especially love about a winery that doesn’t take wine so seriously that it can’t name a bottle MEOWScato after its cat.<\/p>\n

Wine can be intimidating. Zin Valle has built much of its experience around making it approachable and fun- and I can’t think of anything more approachable than sipping a sparkling Moscato inspired by Truffles while Truffles herself wanders around the vineyard.<\/p>\n

As a wine lover, I’m intrigued. As a cat lady, I’m already sold!<\/p>\n

Now I just need to meet Truffles.<\/p>\n

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