Stop by and check out the winery and tasting room, which are housed in a renovated horse barn. While you’re there, take in the ranch’s scenic views and peaceful setting, which overlook the rolling hills of Washington County-the birthplace of Texas. Next, head west 17 miles to Saddlehorn Winery, which is set on a 390-acre ranch in Burton, Texas. Sample them in the tasting room, which is open on the weekend. Today, the husband-wife team offers nearly a dozen varieties of wine including a mix of fruity reds and robust whites. What started with intellectual curiosity in 1986 has evolved into a thriving business focused on chemistry and chemical compounds and their interaction with farming. For more than 24 years, owners Linda and August Meitzen have prided themselves on producing Texas Wine from Texas Grapes ©, bottling 100 percent of their products on the Windy Winery site.
Rise and shine, the wine isn’t going to drink itself! The first stop of the day is located an hour south of Bryan at Windy Winery. Make reservations at The Vintage House restaurant, located on-site, and recharge for Day 2 at The Villa Bed & Breakfast-the only Four-Diamond resort in the Brazos Valley. Their calendar is packed with cooking classes, wine appreciation classes, food and wine pairing seminars, murder mystery, and winemaker dinners. Take a tour and sample selections from Messina Hof’s portfolio or even sign up for one of the vineyard’s special events. Located 20 miles northwest, the 100-acre estate-of which 42 hosts the vineyard-is nestled in Bryan, Texas. Visitors can enjoy their selection from one of Peach Creek’s decks, overlooking the vineyards and pond.įinally, finish out the day at Messina Hof Winery and Resort. Guests are invited to visit the Peach Creek Vineyards Tasting Room and sample one of the half-dozen varieties of wine, which range from red blends, muscat offerings, and a white made from Chenin blanc grapes. Back on the road, head northwest a half-hour to Peach Creek Vineyards, located a few miles south of College Station.įounded by Ken and Donna Stolpman, Peach Creek offers five acres of vineyards, along with a tasting room and large event pavilion. Save some energy, there are two more stops on today’s wine exploration. Next time you’re nearby, plan to stay overnight in Bernhardt’s Loft, the cozy Bed & Breakfast above the winery and enjoy a lawn concert, offered Sunday evenings from mid-April through mid-November. The winery carries traditional wine merchandise, along with fine jellies, jams and sauces. Settle in at Bernhardt’s Tuscan-style tasting room, which sits atop a beautiful hill overlooking endless hills and valleys, much like Tuscany. The small mom and pop operation produces approximately 6,000 gallons of wine each year. Next, venture west 10 miles to Plantersville-based Bernhardt Winery. For a one of a kind experience, the staff will even guide visitors through the process of bottling their own wine with a personally designed custom label. Located in Montgomery, Texas, Cork This! Winery is a boutique spot specializing in custom made wines created from the highest quality varietals.Įstablished in 2009, Cork This! makes its wines on-premises and offers guests a chance to taste-test its more than half-dozen selections in the tasting room or enjoy a glass on the extensive patio.
Head northwest of Downtown Houston for the first stop on your Bluebonnet Wine Trail adventure. Highway 290, visitors will find seven wineries spread out over the state’s beautiful landscape. Skip the trip to Napa and head for the hills- Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail offers oenophiles spectacular views and award-winning wines not far from the heart of Houston.
Wine Trail Escape The Ultimate Exploration of Texas’ Wine Region
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