Portal - Hill Country Wineries & Events

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HILL COUNTRY WINERIES & EVENTS

Wine Trail: The Hill Country is becoming more and more well known for their wine production and local wineries helping Texas become fifth on the nation's list of top wine producers with a large choice of wines to offer. Visit the many wonderful local vineyards located in the Texas Hill Country. Experience exquisite wines right here in the Lone Star state! Wineries host tasting of newly released wines during the year along with wine and food pairings, seminars, demonstrations and tours. Come and meet the vintners as you tour and taste. Dates of Trail Events may include February - Wine Lover's Trails, April - Wine & Wildflower Trail, August - Harvest Wine Trail, October - Texas Wine Month Passport Trail and December - Holiday Wine Trail. For more information about these events call 1-866-621-9463 or check the website www.texaswinetrail.com. Click: > www.HillCountryPortal.com/Hill Country Wineries

February 2008 Hill Country Wine Lovers Trail: Includes 22 wineries in the Hill Country, February 8^th, 9^th & 10^th and 15^th, 16^th & 17^th. www.texaswinetrail.com.

Hill Country Wine Events: Web: www.localwineevents.com/Texas-Hill-Country-Wine. Wine and Food events by city, worldwide. Spirits and Beer events as well. Post your own event or sign up to be notified when new events are posted to your area.

Texas Wine Tours: www.texas-wine-tours.com. Tours by limo to 5 Fredericksburg area wineries. Free Wine Tasting; Luxurious Limousine Coach; Convenient Pick-up and Return; Guided tour; Behind the scenes winery tour; Gourmet picnic lunch (prepared daily by “My Own Chef” catering); Live music (depending on winery schedule); Complimentary Bottled Water; Secure storage and transportation of your purchases.

Wine Tasting Tours of Horseshoe Bay: Tour the Hill Country in Style. Chuck & Gayle Ely, Horseshoe Bay, Cell: 830-265-0044, cely@nctv.com; www.hsbwinetours.com

FREDERICKSBURG:

Bell Mountain/Oberhellmann: 830-685-3297. 463 Bell Mountain Road, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 USA. Fax: 830/685-3657. www.bellmountainwine.com. Saturday- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, From first Saturday of February through last Saturday of December. Other times: call for appointment 24-hours in advance. Closed Sundays except for special events. Complimentary tours and tasting at the Winery. Directions: We're fourteen (14) miles north of Fredericksburg off Highway 16. As you approach our roadway from North or South, you'll see our sign on the East side of the road. Turn in and proceed 1/2-mile to our main gate. Turn into parking lot. Follow the pedestrian walkway to the Winery. If you're traveling from Austin, we recommend driving the scenic road RR-1323 which you can access off Highway 281 two (2) miles north of Johnson City. You will proceed about 26-miles through beautiful Hill Country and terminate at Highway 16. Turn right and proceed less than a mile to our roadway. Also visit Bell Mountain Wine Cellars & Tasting Room. Five miles East of Fredericksburg off Highway 290. Open 10:00 AM - 6:00PM Tuesday through Saturday. Closed Monday. Open Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 PM Presenting/pouring all BMV wines, Oberhof wines, and VINA RITA.

Chisholm Trail Winery: (830) 990-CORK ; 2367 Usener Rd., Fredericksburg, TX 78624; www.chisholmtrailwinery.com; chisholmtrail@beecreek.net. Hours: Thu-Mon 12-6. Relaxed country setting featuring premium Estate Bottled wines. Directions: Nine miles west of Fredericksburg on Hwy 290 west, 2.4 miles south on Usener Road.

Fredericksburg Winery: (830) 990-8747; 247 West Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX 78624; www.fbgwinery.com; Hours: Mon-Thurs 10-5:30; Fri-Sat 10-7:30; Sun 12-5:30. Named one of the top three producers in Texas by USA Today - Fredericksburg Winery is owned and operated by the Switzer family. We make a complete spectrum of red and white wines - dry, semi-dry, medium sweet, and sweet “ and even one-step further “ late harvest desserts. Wait, “ two-steps further - port and sherry! Come do "Wine 101 (WHP)" and get the real scoop. New wine club - "The Flight Club."

Torre di Pietra Vineyards: (830) 644-2829; 10915 E. US Hwy 290, Fredericksburg, TX 78624; www.texashillcountrywine.com. Email: tdp@beecreek.net . Hours: Sun-Thu 10-6; Fri-Sat 10-7. Torre di Pietra, quality wines, live music, and unique gifts in a romantic setting. Come enjoy our patios, vineyard and tasting room. We use traditional wine making methods to produce our fruit forward style. Our wines include varietals: Sangiovese, Primitivo, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Moscato and popular blends: Red Flirt and Classico. Located 10 miles east of Fredericksburg, Texas on US Hwy 290.

STONEWALL:

Becker Vineyards: (830) 644-2681; 464 Becker Farms Rd, Stonewall, TX 78671; www.beckervineyards.com; Hours: Mon-Thu 10-5; Fri-Sat 10-6; Sun 12-6. Featured in Wine Spectator, starred on The Fine Living Channel, and served at The White House, these hand crafted award-winning Bordeaux, Burgundian, and Rhone-styled wines are enjoyed with fine cuisine or casual fare. Events, Tastings, Tours, Picnic Areas, Reception Hall, and B&B available.

Woodrose Winery: (830) 644-2539; 662 Woodrose Lane, Stonewall, TX. On Hwy 290 just west of Stonewall. Winemaker Mike Guilette. Best known for its quality wines and relaxed, laid back atmosphere. Recently completed multi-level decks provide additional seating for the tasting room, and the decks are open to having private parties, small weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, reunions, etc. Visit us online to view pictures, listings of our wines and testimonials from our customers. Summer Hours: Open all week, Monday – Friday 11am – 6pm, Saturday 11am -7pm and Sunday 12 noon – 6pm. Email: greatwines@woodrosewinery.com. Web: www.woodrosewinery.com

Grape Creek Vineyard: (830) 644-2710; 97 Vineyard Lane, Stonewall, TX 78671; www.grapecreek.com; Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5. Grape Creek Vineyard produces a classic selection of award-winning wines. Enjoy bold reds, dry whites and sweet wines in French and Italian styles. Tasting room, gifts and tours. Come visit one of the oldest Hill Country wineries. B&B available. Directions: On Highway 290, 9 miles East of Fredericksburg and 3 miles West of Stonewall.

OTHER HILL COUNTRY LOCATIONS:

Alamosa Wine Cellars: (325) 628-3313; 677 CR 430, Bend, TX 76824; www.alamosawinecellars.com; Hours: Fri-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5; or by appt. Sangiovese, Viognier, Tempranillo and Syrah. We specialize in Mediterranean style wines made exclusively with Texas grapes. Specialty wines include Texas Port, Orange Muscat and Texas Sherry. Gift shop, gourmet items, picnic area and veranda. Complimentary tasting. Directions: 3 miles west of Bend on Hwy 580 between Lampasas and San Saba.

Comfort Cellars Winery: (830) 995-3274; 723 Front Street, Comfort, TX 78013; www.comfortcellars.com; Hours: Sun-Wed 12-6; Thu-Sat 11-6. Fine wines, unique wines and wine blends. Gift shop and complimentary wine tasting. Directions: 723 Front Street (also known as Hwy 27). I-10 exit 524, Hwy 87 one mile then left on Hwy 27 1/4 mile just past Lindner's feed mill.

Driftwood Vineyards: (512) 692-6229; 4001 Elder Hill Road (CR 170), Driftwood, TX 78619; www.driftwoodvineyards.com; info@driftwoodvineyards.com; Hours: Mon-Sun 10-6. Mediterranean style wines. Breathtaking hilltop view overlooking the vineyard. Tours, tastings, picnic area and covered deck. Weddings & private parties welcome! Directions: Located 6 miles S of Hwy 290 on Ranch Road 12 between Dripping Springs & Wimberley.

Dry Comal Creek Vineyards: (830) 885-4121; 1741 Herbelin Rd., New Braunfels, TX 78132; www.drycomalcreek.com; Hours: Mon-Sun 12-5. Featuring unique and different Texas Style Wines. Directions: 6.6 miles west of New Braunfels off Hwy 46 west (at 1741 Herbelin Rd). Only 20 minutes from Loop 1604 via IH35 or Hwy 281.

Fall Creek Vineyards: (325) 379-5361; 1820 CR 222, Tow, TX 78672; www.fcv.com; Hours: Mon-Fri 11-4; Sat 11-5; Sun 12-4. Fall Creek Vineyards, established in 1975, is the oldest vineyard & winery operation in the Hill Country and founder of the region. Fall Creek Vineyards is at the forefront of the Texas wine industry in demand and accolades for its award-winning wines. Located on the northwest shores of Lake Buchanan, boat cruises are available to magnificent Fall Creek Falls lake - level permitting. Tasting, tours, picnic facilities with light fare for sale and gift shop offered daily.

Flat Creek Estate: (512) 267-6310; 24912 Singleton Bend Street, Marble Falls, TX 78654; www.flatcreekestate.com; Hours: Tue-Fri 12-5; Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5. Experience Old-World charm throughout our 80-acre Estate. Visit the home of "Super Texan" sangiovese. Taste handcrafted Texas wines from Texas grapes. Llabels include Flat Creek Estate & Travis Peak Select. Directions: Located 6 miles west of Lago Vista (20 miles east of Marble Falls) on FM 1431. South on Singleton Bend 2.5 miles to Singleton Bend East. Left 1 mile to vineyards.

Lost Creek Vineyard: (325) 388-3753; 1129 RR 2233, Sunrise Beach, TX 78643; www.lostcreekvineyard.com; Hours: Mon-Sat. 10-5; Sun 12-5. Lost Creek Vineyard and Winery has often been referred to as an "Oasis" in the Texas Hill Country. Owner and winemaker David Brinkman has a passion to create the finest wines possible that have been rewarded with 36 medals in less than 3 short years, both local and international. Directions: LCV is located just off of Hwy 71; 55 miles west of Austin, or 19 miles east of Llano. LOST CREEK VINEYARD WINERY TASTING ROOM: 830-868-7828. 302 West Main, Johnson City, TX 78636. Open Thur-Fri: Noon-5p, Sat-Sun: 10a-5p

Mandola Estate Winery: (512) 858-1470; 13308 FM 150 West, Driftwood, TX 78619; www.mandolawines.com; info@mandolawines.com; Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5. Producing fine Texas wines from traditional Italian grape varieties in a beautiful Hill Country setting, just 25 miles from downtown Austin. In the Italian, way we combine innovative equipment and techniques with traditional methods to produce uniquely Texas wines with an Italian sense of style. If you share our love of Italian wines, or if you are just looking for a fun outing, join us. Directions: Located on FM 150, 2.3 miles south of the intersection of FM 1826 and FM 150.

McReynolds Winery: (830) 825-3544; 706 Shovel Mountain Road, Cypress Mill, TX 78633; www.mcreynoldswines.com; mcreynoldswines@hillcountrytx.net. Hours: Fri-Sat 10-6; Sun 12-6; or by appointment. Award-winning, hand crafted, premium Texas table wines. Picnic facilities available. Directions: We are halfway between Marble Falls and Johnson City. From Austin, 25 miles West of Bee Cave (via Hamilton Pool Rd/ RR 3238) or from Round Mountain 6 miles east on RR 962 to Shovel Mountain Rd (Blanco Co Rd 304). North on Shovel Mtn Rd 1/2 mile to winery.

Pillar Bluff Vineyards: (512) 556-4078; 300 Burnet County Road 111, Lampasas, TX 76550; www.pillarbluff.com; Hours: Fri-Sat 10-5; Sun 12:30-5. Private tastings by appointment. Directions: From Hwy. 183/281 take 580 west 8 blocks to Farm Road 1478. Turn left off 580 West and stay on 1478 for 5 miles. At the Burnet County Line turn left onto County Rd 111. The winery is the first building on the right. We specialize in French varietals.

Singing Waters Vineyard: 830-995-2246; 316 Mill Dam, Comfort, TX 78013; www.shopcomfort.com/singingwater; Hours: Sat 11-5 Trail Weekends Fri Sat Sunday 12- 5. You will enjoy a visit to this scenic Hill Country vineyard and winery located up in the hills just south of Comfort on the banks of Bruins Creek. The tasting room, a rebuilt 100 year old Hill Country barn, greets you as you drive up to the winery. Park in the shade or tie your horse up to the old recycled wagon tailgate/sign out in front - and make yourself at home. A tour and tasting in this relaxed country atmosphere is sure to lower your stress level! Bring your picnic lunch and relax on the winery porch with a glass of Singing Water wine.

Sister Creek Vineyards: (830) 324-6704; 1142 Sisterdale Road, Sisterdale, TX 78006; www.sistercreekvineyards.com; Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-5:30, and Sun 12 (noon) -5:30. Award winning, barrel-aged, European-style wines made in an 1885 cotton gin. Wines include Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Muscat Canelli. Directions: 12 miles north of Boerne on scenic FM 1376.

Spicewood Vineyards: (830) 693-5328; 1419 Burnet CR 409, Spicewood, TX 78669; www.spicewoodvineyards.com; Hours: Wed-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5; or by appt. Tasting room, gallery, and gift shop. Picnic on our veranda. Winemaker tours and tastings. Special event facilities available. Home of award-winning 100% estate handcrafted wines from our vineyard. Directions: Hwy 71 go south 7/10 mile on CR 408, then west 1.5 miles on CR 409.

Stone House Vineyard: (512) 264-3630: 24350 Haynie Flat Rd., Spicewood, TX 78669; www.stonehousevineyard.com; Hours: Fri-Sun 12-5; or by appointment. Beautiful setting on Lake Travis surrounded by vineyards producing award-winning wines, 35 minutes from Austin. The winery is constructed of massive limestone blocks making it functional as well as a building of artistic architectural merit. Directions: Located off Hwy 71 west, turn onto Paleface Ranch Road, 3 miles t-junction, right onto Haynie Flat Road.

Texas Hills Vineyard: (830) 868-2321; 878 RR 2766, Johnson City, TX 78636; www.texashillsvineyard.com; wine@texashillsvineyard.com. Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5. Home of the "Kick Butt Cab" and other Italian-styled "Wines to Share With Friends". Wines include Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Orange Moscato, Merlot, Syrah and more. Enjoy a picnic on the patio overlooking the vineyard. Locally made artisan cheeses and crackers available in the tasting room. Tasting room and gift shop. Directions: Located 1 mile east of Johnson City on RR 2766 (road to Pedernales Falls State Park).

Texas Legato Winery: 512-556-9600; 2935 Highway 1478, Lampasas, TX 76550. www.texaslegato.com. A family owned and operated winery located in the northern part of the scenic Texas Hill Country. Located 4.3 miles southwest of Lampasas, Texas on 21 acres. Hours: Sat 10a - 6p; Sun Noon - 5p; Fri 10a - 6p - Only on Texas Hill Country Wine Trails and Way Out Wineries Road Trip Weekends. Other times by appointment only.

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