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is America's No. 5 grape and wine producer, according to a 2007 Texas
Wine and Grape Growers Association report. Texas has more than 220
family-owned vineyards covering 3,700 acres. Texas
grapes include Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin
Blanc and Merlot. Texas wineries are also doing great work with grapes
such as Sangiovese, Syrah, Riesling, Blanc du Bois and Viognier.Talk about impact! The Texas wine industry contributes more than $1 billion a year to the state’s economy and supports about 8,000 jobs for Texans. The Texas Wine Regions include; Bell Mountain, Escondido Valley, Fredericksburg in the Texas Hill Country, Mesilla Valley, Texas Davis Mountains, Texas High Plains, Texas Hill Country and Texoma. Total number of Wineries in Texas (2007): 140  |  |
GRAPE CREEK VINEYARDS 10587 East Highway 290 Who We Are: The
rolling hills and distant vistas of the Texas Hill Country are
reminiscent of the growing regions of Italy and the Rhone country in
Southern France. Grape Creek Vineyards started as a vineyard, even
before there was any wine production. At one point there were 25 acres
of Cabernet and Chardonnay. However, in the 1990’s a blight (most
likely Pierce’s disease) wiped out a decade of work. However, from
tragedy came new opportunities. The winery began to focus on
identifying grapes from growers that would produce the best varietal
and blended wines. This has resulted in an approach that has yielded
superior, award-winning wines. Who We Are: Since
1988, Sister Creek Vineyards has been located in the heart of the Texas
Hill Country in Sisterdale, Texas (Pop. 25). Bordeaux and Burgundy wine
making techniques are employed to produce our Chardonnay, Pinot Noir,
Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot wines. These traditional wines are aged
in 60 gallon oak barrels for up to three years. In combination with our
barrel aging, minimal filtration methods are incorporated so the wines
will retain their fullest flavors. In addition to these wines an
Italian style Muscat Canelli is also produced. The winery is located
between the cypress lined East and West Sister Creeks in a restored
1885 cotton gin. FLAT CREEK ESTATE Who We Are: Flat
Creek Estate Vineyard and Winery captures the romance and charm one
would anticipate when visiting any renowned wine region in the world.
The 80-acre estate is located in the Texas Hill Country just outside of
Austin. With a commitment to quality throughout the 20 acres of
vineyards and 5,500 case winery, the wine portfolio reflects the
commitment to crafting quality Texas wine. If you can’t visit us you
can always BUY WINE online or JOIN THE WINE CLUB. MESSINA HOF WINERY & RESORT Who We Are: Messina
Hof Winery & Resort, a Texas vineyard established in 1977 by Paul
and Merrill Bonarrigo, is rooted in the union of two family heritages.
Winemaker Paul Bonarrigo’s family dates back seven generations to
Messina, Sicily. Merrill’s family is from Hof, Germany. As
our many devoted enthusiasts can attest, it is our goal to share the
good life with you. Stroll through the vineyard. Smell the roses. Sit
by the waterfall. Relax with a glass of crisp Riesling or rich Shiraz.
Indulge in fresh vineyard cuisine. Linger over candlelit conversation.
Enjoy a quiet evening among friends or with the one you love. We
welcome you on this journey and hope that we may guide you to
discovering the romance and tradition of Messina Hof. SUVINO WINERY Who We Are: Su
Vino Winery, founded in 2003, is a family owned and operated Texas
winery located in the historic downtown of Grapevine, Texas which is
just a few miles from the DFW airport. Su Vino is an award winning
winery in Texas with a twist, not only have we won over 50 medals for
our wines, but we were the first custom winery located in Texas and in
the Southwest.
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