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The hills are alive with the sound of… Yes, that’s the familiar pop of a wine bottle cork, and thanks to local wineries it’s a sound we wholeheartedly welcome.
The area boasts ranch vineyards and wineries that are open to the public and offer tastings (some even dining menus and live music). If you’re a curious wine enthusiast or even just want a sip of country life in the vine, check out these spots (see websites or contact directly for hours and tasting information):
Blue Mule Winery: In the rolling hills of Round Top and Fayetteville stands a tasting room showcasing the efforts of a family farm’s small vineyard. While they have their own estate-grown grapes, Blue Mule also makes its own wine from outsourced grapes. Visitors can enjoy whites such as Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and Chardonnay as well as red offerings including Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Sangiovese. 8127 FM 1291, Fayetteville; bluemulewines.com
Blissful Folly Farm: This farm-to-bottle enterprise might be better known for Texas mead (from Rohan Meadery on the organic farm) but it does make small batch wines. Visitors can enjoy light bites and a lively list of artisanal beer, mead, cider and wine – handcrafted beverages from a small, family-owned farm in Central Texas. 6002 FM 2981, La Grange; blissfulfollyfarm.com
Whistling Duck Vineyards & Winery: Calling itself “uniquely Texas,” this mom-and-pop winery in Weimar produces wines handcrafted on a picturesque slice of country life. The vineyard is planted with Blanc de Bois, Tempranillo, Malbec and Lenoir grapes and tasting room guests can sample these and more within a relaxing atmosphere often accompanied by live music. 1211 CR 273, Weimar; whistlingduckwinery.com
Texas Star Winery: Discover the pleasures of local wine that can be enjoyed in the heart of Bluebonnet country. This small Chappell Hill producer prides itself on wines that capture the essence of the Texas terroir, including Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and their proprietary Chisolm Cellars blends. 10587 Old Chappell Hill Road, Chappel Hill; txstarwinery.com
Chapelton Vineyards: Making wine from its own vines as well as grapes sourced from other great producers and wine regions, Chapelton offers an upscale experience that includes vineyard and barrel room tours, tastings and wine/cheese pairings. The vineyard also has two luxurious villas for a Texas wine country vacation. 14858 Whitman Road, Washington; chapeltonvineyards.com
36 North Vineyards: This pleasant farmhouse setting is a perfect place to enjoy 10 wines made from Texas grapes. At the tasting room and patio visitors can enjoy bread boards, charcuterie and light snacks as well as bakery goods from the on-site Sweet Jar Treats. And live music on Saturday afternoon. 7001 Texas Hwy. 36, Brenham; 36northvineyards.com
Majek Vineyards & Winery: Boasting a beautiful setting and friendly atmosphere, Majek offers a tasting room as well as event space and BnB lodging. Made from 100 percent Texas grapes, Majek’s wines represent the flavors of grapes from the Texas Hill Country and High Planes. Hungry? There’s charcuterie, cheese plates, salads, and a few entrees. 12508 FM 957, Schulenburg; majekvineyard.com
Amsler Hills Winery: Set on 80 acres in Sealy, Amsler Hills makes award-winning wines using grapes rom its own vineyards as well as Texas-grown grapes and others sourced from California and New Zealand. In addition to a tasting room, the winery also has an outdoor event space with charming views of rolling meadows of Bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush. 6226 FM 949, Sealy; amslerhillswinery.com
Busted Oak Cellars: All Busted Oak wines are Texas wines. The family-owned winery uses grapes from throughout Texas as well as Blanc de Bois from its own vineyard (the winery has earned several awards from the Houston Rodeo international wine competition). Wine tasting, food menu, live music and even lodging make this a destination winery. 6195 Round Top Road, Carmine; bustedoakcellars.com
U BAR Wines: The bottle labels on these handcrafted wines proudly feature cattle from the family-owned ranch in Bellville. Using Texas grapes, the winery offers Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a variety of blends. There’s a tasting room and live music on Sunday. 5701 Hwy. 159, Bellville; ubarwines.com
The hills are alive with the sound of… Yes, that’s the familiar pop of a wine bottle cork, and thanks to local wineries it’s a sound we wholeheartedly welcome.
The area boasts ranch vineyards and wineries that are open to the public and offer tastings (some even dining menus and live music). If you’re a curious wine enthusiast or even just want a sip of country life in the vine, check out these spots (see websites or contact directly for hours and tasting information):
Blue Mule Winery: In the rolling hills of Round Top and Fayetteville stands a tasting room showcasing the efforts of a family farm’s small vineyard. While they have their own estate-grown grapes, Blue Mule also makes its own wine from outsourced grapes. Visitors can enjoy whites such as Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and Chardonnay as well as red offerings including Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Sangiovese. 8127 FM 1291, Fayetteville; bluemulewines.com
Blissful Folly Farm: This farm-to-bottle enterprise might be better known for Texas mead (from Rohan Meadery on the organic farm) but it does make small batch wines. Visitors can enjoy light bites and a lively list of artisanal beer, mead, cider and wine – handcrafted beverages from a small, family-owned farm in Central Texas. 6002 FM 2981, La Grange; blissfulfollyfarm.com
Whistling Duck Vineyards & Winery: Calling itself “uniquely Texas,” this mom-and-pop winery in Weimar produces wines handcrafted on a picturesque slice of country life. The vineyard is planted with Blanc de Bois, Tempranillo, Malbec and Lenoir grapes and tasting room guests can sample these and more within a relaxing atmosphere often accompanied by live music. 1211 CR 273, Weimar; whistlingduckwinery.com
Texas Star Winery: Discover the pleasures of local wine that can be enjoyed in the heart of Bluebonnet country. This small Chappell Hill producer prides itself on wines that capture the essence of the Texas terroir, including Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and their proprietary Chisolm Cellars blends. 10587 Old Chappell Hill Road, Chappel Hill; txstarwinery.com
Chapelton Vineyards: Making wine from its own vines as well as grapes sourced from other great producers and wine regions, Chapelton offers an upscale experience that includes vineyard and barrel room tours, tastings and wine/cheese pairings. The vineyard also has two luxurious villas for a Texas wine country vacation. 14858 Whitman Road, Washington; chapeltonvineyards.com
36 North Vineyards: This pleasant farmhouse setting is a perfect place to enjoy 10 wines made from Texas grapes. At the tasting room and patio visitors can enjoy bread boards, charcuterie and light snacks as well as bakery goods from the on-site Sweet Jar Treats. And live music on Saturday afternoon. 7001 Texas Hwy. 36, Brenham; 36northvineyards.com
Majek Vineyards & Winery: Boasting a beautiful setting and friendly atmosphere, Majek offers a tasting room as well as event space and BnB lodging. Made from 100 percent Texas grapes, Majek’s wines represent the flavors of grapes from the Texas Hill Country and High Planes. Hungry? There’s charcuterie, cheese plates, salads, and a few entrees. 12508 FM 957, Schulenburg; majekvineyard.com
Amsler Hills Winery: Set on 80 acres in Sealy, Amsler Hills makes award-winning wines using grapes rom its own vineyards as well as Texas-grown grapes and others sourced from California and New Zealand. In addition to a tasting room, the winery also has an outdoor event space with charming views of rolling meadows of Bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush. 6226 FM 949, Sealy; amslerhillswinery.com
Busted Oak Cellars: All Busted Oak wines are Texas wines. The family-owned winery uses grapes from throughout Texas as well as Blanc de Bois from its own vineyard (the winery has earned several awards from the Houston Rodeo international wine competition). Wine tasting, food menu, live music and even lodging make this a destination winery. 6195 Round Top Road, Carmine; bustedoakcellars.com
U BAR Wines: The bottle labels on these handcrafted wines proudly feature cattle from the family-owned ranch in Bellville. Using Texas grapes, the winery offers Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a variety of blends. There’s a tasting room and live music on Sunday. 5701 Hwy. 159, Bellville; ubarwines.com
