When you think Texas do you think of . . . Wine? Most people don’t! October was Texas Wine Month, and this gave us the opportunity to highlight some of the our favorite wineries we’ve visited in the great state of Texas over the years. Although we weren’t able to visit these wineries in 2020, we are hoping to return as soon as possible!
Wineries
4.0 Cellars
Their name tells the story. In 2009, three Texas winemakers – Pat Brennan of Brennan Vineyards, Gene Estes of Lost Oak Winery, and Kim McPherson of McPherson Cellars – began exploring the idea of opening a winery in Fredericksburg, the heart of Texas wine country. As a result of their collaboration, 4.0 Cellars opened its doors in April 2012. In addition to being the fourth winery in this prestigious group, the name highlights the group’s goal to consistently reach 4.0 perfection in winemaking and customer service.
Learn more about 4.0 Cellars.
Calais Winery
Offering premium wines and an intimate tasting experience, Calais Winery combines excellence with expression of quality Texas wines. Started in Dallas in 2008, the winery evolved out of Benjamin Calais’ enjoyment of winemaking and desire to craft and share exceptional wines. The new winery was built as a traditional “wine cave” dug into the side of a hill outside of Hye, TX.
Calais Winery ranks as a touchstone experience for visitors in the Texas Hill Country who wish to taste and acquire wines of distinction.
Learn more about Calais Winery here.
Becker Vineyards
Becker Vineyards ia a 10,000 square foot facility which is a reproduction of a late 19th century German stone barn, a prevalent style of the Texas Hill Country. Since the vineyard was founded in 1992, three winery expansions have taken place to accommodate 74 fermentation tanks and over 4500 barrels used during the aging process.
Featured on the Fine Living Channel, and served at The White House, these handcrafted, award-winning Bordeaux, Burgundian, and Rhone-style wines are enjoyed with fine cuisine or casual fare. Events, Tastings, Tours, Lavender Haus Reception Hall, Custom Cellar and Private Tasting Room await you. Wine Spectator and other publications have bestowed accolades on their 25 years of viticulture and wine making. They practice a hands-on, people-centered philosophy and Becker Vineyards is proud to be one of the largest contractors of Texas Fruit. The focus will always be the “Wine” the enjoyment is meant to be “Yours” and the pleasure is all “Ours.”
Learn more about Becker Vineyards here.
