Ron Yates,
co-owner of Spicewood Vineyards, has opened this fantastic 16-acre scenic
winery along the fast-growing US HWY 290 winery corridor. Upon driving
onto the property, you’ll notice off to the right the majestic field of four
acres of Tempranillo vines to greet you. Pull up to the large 6,000
square foot production building and you’ll have a nice patio view out front to
enjoy your tasting session. They’ve had their “soft” opening since
September and have been taking appointments for you to enjoy your tasting
sessions.
If you’ve loved
the wines from Spicewood, then you’re going to be in for a treat at
Yates! The same great winemaker, Todd Crowell, is making the wines here
as well. In addition to Texas wines, you’ll also get to try some great
tasting wines made from high quality fruit from some fantastic vineyards along
the west coast. Yates wines has allowed the winemaker to expand and
branch out into making some different types of high quality creations.
There are
currently nine wines for you to try on their tasting menu. The first
three are whites. The 2015 Sauvignon Blanc has a lovely crisp taste for
those days when it’s summer in December in Texas. Next is the 2015
Viognier. Yates does Texas proud with this fine wine that does well for
the state. The last white is a 2015 Albarino sourced from Bingham Family
Vineyards. This is another up and coming Texas white varietal that has
some intense peachy aromas only to be complimented by its crisp texture.
The 2014 Pinot Noir is a very super (and we mean “super-duper”) fine one to
taste. Sourced from the Russian River Valley, this dry and full mouth
feel red leaves you longing to savor many more bottles no matter the
price! You can pick up some of that great Texas dirtiness in the 2014
Tempranillo. Yes, this is what earthy is all about! The 2014
Mourvedre, sourced from Bingham Family Vineyards, is a light and smooth red
wine to enjoy on a lazy afternoon. Sourced from Washington, the 2014
Garnacha has beautiful strawberry notes. The 2014 Zinfandel is sourced
from Dry Creek in Sonoma. This red wine is light and dry and an easy
drinking red for everyone to enjoy. Other future wines in the making will
be a Carignan (oh yeah!) as well as a possible Touriga blend.
The current
vineyard is in its second leaf with plans to add about 10 acres of more
vines. It will be one fabulous entrance once these vines are lush and
mature. You’ll see next to the vineyard another future tasting room being
constructed. And there are plans to include yet another large tasting
room for visitors to enjoy these wonderful wines. Did we mention a salt
water pool, as well? Now that will add a unique twist that no other
winery currently offers!
You’ll be very pleased with your visit here and will
be eager to see how the place expands and grows over time. Mark this spot
on your list for a visit and a repeat visit in the future!
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