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Drink award-winning wine at William Chris Vineyards

Texas vineyards are the second-most visited wine region in the US.

The tasting room at William Chris Vineyards, as seen from outside.

William Chris Vineyards also offers wine education courses.

Photo by ATXtoday

Texas wine is having a moment.

Wineries in the Lone Star State draw 1.7 million visitors each year, making the area the second-most visited wine region in the US, behind Napa Valley.

Some of the state’s most lauded wineries lie just outside of Austin. Today, we’re telling you about one award-winning location: William Chris Vineyards.

About the winery

William Chris Vineyards was founded in 2008, and prioritizes quality agricultural practices, sustainability, and education.

The wines

William Chris uses pre-industrial methods to process their Texas-grown grapes. Their Enchanté wine — a blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, petit verdot, and malbec — earned a 92-point rating from Vinepair, on a scale of 100.

Awards

Last year, William Chris Vineyards was named No. 56 in the world, marking one of just six US wineries to score in the Top 100.

Book your tasting now at William Chris’ Hye location, at 10352 US 290.

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