Did you know the Texas Hill Country is one of the fastest-growing wine regions in the country?
With ~400 years of history in the wine-making industry and 1.7+ million annual visitors, there’s a lot of Texas wine to taste. In fact, some of the best wineries in the country are just outside of Austin.
You don’t have to go in blind — Wine4.Me recently debuted an online tool to help folks find Texas-grown wine to suit their taste. The Texas Hill Country Wineries Style Selector has 26 varieties and 180+ wines logged in its database, allowing you to adjust factors like sweetness, intensity, oak, minerality, fruitiness, acidity, florals, and spice.
We did some poking around to find local bottles that pair well with your group’s flavor preferences and potential pairings.
White
Hye Meadow Winery Riesling | Sweet + smooth | Pairs with cheese, pork + poultry, and dessert
Wildseed Farms & Winery Albariño | Crisp + vanilla notes | Pairs with seafood, citrus, and spice
Pebble Rock Cellars Roussanne | Crisp + bold | Pairs with creamy + nutty dishes, and rich soups
Red
Farmhouse Vineyards Reserve Petite Sirah | Bold + caramel notes | Pairs with red meat, root vegetables, and dark chocolate
Hawk’s Shadow Estate Winery Mourvèdre | Fruity + sweet notes | Pairs with game, grilled meat, and Mediterranean + Middle Eastern flavors
William Chris Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon | Oaky + dry | Pairs with steak, game, and mushrooms
Pedernales Cellars Texas Tempranillo | Crisp + light spice | Pairs with cured meats, red sauce, and corn
Bending Branch Winery Double Barrel Tannat | Rich + high in tannins | Pairs with steak, mushrooms, and herbs
Rosé + orange
Hilmy Cellars Orange Muscat | Sweet + citrus notes | Pairs with pad thai, rich cheese, and dessert
William Chris Vineyards Cinsault Rose | Bright + fruity | Pairs with salmon, foie gras, and fresh cheese
Hilmy Cellars Sparkling Rosé | Bright + citrus notes | Pairs with oysters, strong cheese, and fruit
Check out the tool for yourself to find your perfect bottle, or learn about Texas varietals.
