Archive for October, 2013
Introduction: Meet Spicewood Vineyards
Spicewood Vineyards, operated by the Yates family, has a tradition of making exceptional wines that consistently win competitions. The original handcrafted winery building resembles a Texas Hill Country home of the 19th century. A new building was added in 1999 that includes a covered pavilion where a boxed lunch and glass of wine will be […]
Introduction: Meet Pedernales Cellars
Pedernales Cellars is Texas’ leading producer of authentic, handcrafted wines, specializing in Spanish and Rhone style wines. Its award-winning Texas Tempranillo and Viognier are benchmarks for these grape varietals in the state. Family owned & operated, the estate vineyard was planted in 1995. Pedernales Cellars is dedicated to world-class wines, sustainable practices, and Texas Hill […]
Introduction: Meet Perissos Vineyard and Winery
Perissos award-winning wines are hand-crafted from 100% Texas fruit; most of which is homegrown on the 16 acre family vineyard. Perissos is a Greek word found in the Bible (Ephesians 3:20) meaning “exceeding abundantly, beyond what is expected, imagined, or hoped for.” Following the urge to get back to the family farming roots, Perissos was […]
Introduction: Meet William Chris Vineyards
Using 100% Texas grown fruit William Chris Vineyards is a family owned winery and vineyard operation nestled on the edge of Hye, Texas in the Hill Country AVA (American Viticultural Area). Founded in 2009 by Bill Blackmon and Chris Brundrett, William Chris is first defined by a sensational portfolio of Texas grown hand-crafted wines. An […]
Introduction: Meet Fall Creek Vineyards
Fall Creek Vineyards was established in 1975 by Texas businessman/rancher, Ed Auler and his wife, Susan. The vineyards are located eighty miles northwest of Austin in the Texas Hill Country where the sandy loam soil, warm days and cool breezes off Lake Buchanan provide an excellent microclimate for growing premium wine grapes.
Introduction: Meet Stone House Vineyards
Stone House Vineyards is perched on a high bluff overlooking Lake Travis. This 7-acre vineyard reaps benefits from moderating cool breezes blowing in off the water. The winery is constructed from massive limestone blocks, each weighing over 2000 pounds! The barrel room itself is temperature controlled at 58 degrees in order to maintain the quality […]
2015 Wine and Dine Hotel Packages on Sale Now at Horseshoe Bay Resort
Horseshoe Bay Resort presents the 2015 Wine and Dine Festival Join us the weekend of November 20-November 21st for the Hill Country’s ultimate Wine and Food Festival. Enjoy a five-course dinner on Friday evening where each course is thoughtfully paired with an outstanding varietal grown right here in the Hill Country. Direct from Austin, The […]
Wine, Food and Live Music Highlight 2015 Wine and Dine Festival at Horseshoe Bay Resort
Tickets are on sale now for the 2014 Wine and Dine Festival at Horseshoe Bay Resort. This is the 10th year of the annual Festival that brings wine enthusiasts from all over the state of Texas together to celebrate the growing Hill Country wine Region. The Festival celebrates great food as well as many award-winning […]
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