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Texas Wineries Visited

It is hard to fathom that it’s been almost ten years since my wife and I stepped into our first winery.  I still recall the wonder and amazement as we toured Beckers Vineyards and listened intently to the guide describe the process that results in an array of flavors and aromas bottled and labeled.  In our travels we’ve had the opportunity of visiting and tasting wines from over two dozen wineries, but recently I have come to realize that we’ve only barely scratched the surface of what the state of Texas has to offers.  This reality is better realized by the map that depicts wineries we’ve visited in red compared to those we haven’t in blue.

With the current temperatures in the mid-50s following a week of snowfall, my attention is set on Spring and the opportunity to venture out to new locations.  Specifically those localities that offer wineries that we have yet to encounter.   Just because Punxsutawney Phil may have predicted six more weeks of Winter a couple of weeks ago, doesn’t mean that Spring plans need to hibernate for six more weeks as well.   With a renewed resolve, I’m looking forward to expanding my horizons and palate to what Texas wineries have to offer.

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Texas Wine Bag

Texas Wine Bag

The month of October is Texas Wine Month, an effort to promote partnerships between wineries, retailers, restaurants, and communities through wine-related events and festivals.  In recognition of this month, the Texas Department of Agriculture has announced that Texas wine promoters can apply for individual grants up to $10,000 to be used to increase the current marketing of Texas wine at wine related events, festivals, and educational activities, as part of the new Wine Regional Partnership Grant Program.

To appreciate Texas Wine Month consider the following …

  • According to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s GoTexanWine site, Texas is the fifth largest grape and wine producer in United States.
  • Texas boasts over 220 family-owned vineyards that cover 3,100 acres.
  • The Texas wine industry contributes more that $1.35 billion a year to the state’s economy and supports roughly 8,000 jobs for Texans.
  • In a 2006 article for the Austin Chronicle, Wes Marhsall stated that, “Wine grapes provide more profit per acre than any other crop.”
  • Jennifer Mcinnis wrote in a San Antonio Express-News article that Texas has,  “more than 170 wineries that produce more than 2 million gallons each year.”

To celebrate Texas Wine Month checkout one of the eight Wine Trails identified by the Texas Department of Agriculture.  These trails include …Texas Bluebonnet Wine TrailGrapevine Wine Trail CrossTimbers Wine TrailMunson Wine TrailFredericksburg Wine Road 290 Way out WineriesDallas Wine Trail Texas Hill Country Wine TrailGoTexanWine also has a full listing of wineries.

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