In case you missed it, we recently spoke with local wine educator Kelsey Kramer about the bright, bright future of Texas wine.
After we shared some updates on how the industry is growing both in economic impact and in recognition, we asked our readers to share their favorite local wineries. And boy, did they come in clutch.
Here are our readers’ favorite Texas wineries, listed in order from their proximity to Austin.
Austin
C. L. Butaud — Melissa F.
- Bottle recommendation: Papa Frenchy
Wine for the People — Gloria W.
- Bottle recommendation: Dandy Rosé
Georgetown
Georgetown Winery — Vicki F.
Driftwood
Fall Creek Vineyards — Lisa H.
Dripping Springs
Bell Springs Winery — Jerry B.
McDade
Rising Sun Vineyard — Tara V.
- Bottle recommendation: Merlot
Spicewood
Spicewood Vineyards — Jerry B.
Bertram
Decadent Saint Winery — Jessica E.
Burnet
Torr Na Lochs Vineyard & Winery — Robin M., Jessica E., and Emily A.
- Bottle recommendation: Malbec (Robin M.)
- Bottle recommendation: Montepulciano (Jessica E.)
Uplift Vineyard — Dave F.
Perissos Vineyard and Winery — Dave F.
Johnson City
Untamed Wine Estates — Melinda Y. and Lisa H.
Siboney Cellars — Melinda Y. and Bill C.
Westcave Cellars — Jerry B.
Carter Creek Winery — Dave F.
Lewis Wines — Bill C.
Marble Falls
Flat Creek Estate — Diane V.
- Bottle recommendation: Super Texan
Hye
William Chris Vineyards — Lisa H., Jessica B., Dave F. and Bill C.
- Bottle recommendation: Petillant Naturel, Mary Ruth (Jessica B.)
Ron Yates Wines — Lisa H. and Jerry B.
- Bottle recommendation: The Good Guy (Lisa H.)
Covington Hill Country — Melinda Y.
Blanco
La Vie Estate Winery — Deborah G.
- Bottle recommendation: Peach Shenanigans
Stonewall
Kuhlman Cellars — Gloria W. and Bill C.
Ab Astris — Dave F.
Fredericksburg
Augusta Vin — Linda C. and Bill C.
Becker Vineyards — Gloria W. and Bill C.
- Bottle recommendation: Viognier (Bill C.)
Wedding Oak Winery — Robin M. and Emily A.
Grape Creek Vineyards — Melva C.
- Bottle recommendation: Bellisimo (Melva C.)
Lost Draw Cellars — Lisa H.
Valley Mills
Valley Mills Vineyards — Tara V. and Linda C.
