Yepez Vineyard – Baytown, Texas

This vineyard is relatively new to the Texas wine industry and is in the early stages of establishing itself as a well known Blanc de Bois and Black Spanish vineyard. They have a good selection of traditional red and white wines, but their sweet wines, especially the Honey Wine and Sweet... Blanc de Bois Reserve, are a must have for your wine cellar. The Sweet Blanc de Bois Reserve has a subtle almond flavor that does not overpower while the Honey Wine has a rich honey color and aroma. The Honey Wine is a unique offering that pairs nicely with fresh fruit and cheese. Well worth having in your wine cellar for holiday entertaining.

http://www.yepezvineyard.com/



Pinot Noir – 2005; Homestead Winery; Ivanhoe, Texas

This wine has a nice fruit forward taste with a peppery and lingering tannin flavor that should be shared with the family for a holiday feast. It has a bold taste, but doesn’t over power the turkey or ham at your holiday meal. It is suitable paired with food or enjo...yed alone.

http://www.homesteadwinery.com/

Fredericksburg Winery – Fredericksburg, Texas

Fredericksburg Winery located in downtown Fredericksburg offers an extensive collection of Texas sourced wines.  They take pride in making wines old fashioned way.  This family owned and operated winery boasts many dry and sweet wines, as well as a holiday spiced red wine following in the Gluhwein tradition.  Nothing beats their holiday spiced wine served warm on a cool and crisp fall or winter day and during the holidays. Talk about a cup of Christmas cheer indeed! They offer a generous free sample of six wines per person and their friendly staff are eager to answer your questions about wine making and their wines.

http://www.fbgwinery.com/

Grape Creek Vineyards – Fredericksburg, Texas

Grape Creek Winery has been producing wines in the Texas Hill Country since the late 80’s and is turning out some wonderful blends with 100 medals in the last two years. They offer a large selection of both whites and reds, made from Texas and New Mexico sourced fruit. If y...ou enjoy red blends with Cabernet, Sangiovese, Malbec, and Syrah that are well balanced and slightly spicey and full bodied, belly up to the tasting room bar and sample their red selection, which has many award winning options available. Their tasting room is spacious, offering food and many gift giving options, and their outside patio faces the vineyard and is well shaded from the hot Texas sun by some lovely large trees. This is a stop worth making and taking the time to sit and enjoy a glass with friends and family as you begin to unwind and leave your cares and worries behind. Tastings cost $10 for six samples and you get a souvenir glass too!

http://www.grapecreek.com/

Bell Mountain Vineyards - Fredericksburg, Texas

Bell Mountain Winery has a wide range of unique wines produced from locally sourced Texas grapes, from dry Riesling, made in a more traditional European style to sweeter Cabernet Rose and fruity styles like their Raspberry and Peach. Incidentally, the Peach really does exu...de a fresh, ripe Peach aroma, making you think you have a cupful of fresh fruit in the glass. As one of the first wine growing appellation of Texas, this winery has something for everyone. For $2 you can taste all the wines you’re interested in sampling and if you make a purchase, your tasting is free.

http://www.bellmountainwine.com/

Muscadine Wine – NV; Rosemary's Vineyard and Winery; La Grange, Texas

Made from the red muscadine grape, this wine has a light and sweet flavor that’s quite nice. It is a delightful wine that is a very fruit forward and full flavored allowing the muscadine characteristics to shine. It’s wonderful for fall dishes and desserts, or to enjoy just by itself.

wines-made-in-texas.com

Salado Creek Winery – Salado, Texas

Despite the biblical floods from tropical storm Hermine, you can still sip some fine tasting wines at this newly relocated winery.  If you’re an LSU football fan, you’ll also be in good company with the owners.  No matter what your college football colors are, you can find the right white or red wine to fit your game mode. This winery offers the gamut from whites like Chardonnay and Riesling to award winning reds like Petit Verdot and the full bodied Lagrein. A number of assorted fruit and port varieties are also available. Luckily the hours are conducive to allow one to spend a while sipping and enjoying live music on the weekends until 10pm. So, if you’re wondering what to do after the shops all close and you’ve finished your evening meal, head over to see what’s going on and enjoy the atmosphere, company and wines as you ponder when the next Salado flood may occur. Hopefully, none too soon!

http://www.saladoswirlandsip.com/

Georgetown Winery – Georgetown, Texas

Located in the downtown square, this winery has a nice selection of reds and fruit wines that will make any afternoon a wine sipping day. Wine is available by the glass to enjoy inside when it’s blistering hot outside or outside when you have time to linger at the bistro table and enjoy a nice cool breeze on a sunny day.  Either way, you should enjoy this spot for a good selection of red wines.  Live music can also be enjoyed some evenings along with plates of delectable snacks that pair nicely with your drink. If you stop by on the first Friday night of the month, you will also be able to enjoy this spot and other shops on the downtown square that stay open later for your enjoyment.

www.georgetownwinery.com