Many of the wineries that are peppered throughout the Texas Hill Country have unique tokens embedded within the genetic make-up that creates the unique genius loci written within each notable venue. Locations such as The Rhinory, Grapetown Vineyard and Safari Winery house exotic animals on the premises while stunning gardens can be found woven throughout […]
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Hugh Johnston, OBE, who is the author of The Story of Wine and is currently the world’s bestselling wine author, once stated, “The more I have learned about wine…the more I have realized that it weaves in with human history from its very beginning as few, if any, other products do.” And, it is true…wine
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Christmas in Fredericksburg When it comes to the holiday season, there is no other place better to celebrate the season of lights other than Fredericksburg, an old German community set right within the heart of the Texas Wine Country. Known for its deep historic roots, a fine selection of boutique shops and restaurants, as well
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In the great state of Texas, where agriculture is a diverse industry and grains such as wheat, barley, rye and corn grow abundantly, it isn’t surprising that craft distilleries are on the rise all over the Lone Star State, especially within the lush area of the beautiful Hill Country. Fredericksburg, Texas is well-known for opulent
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In the Texas Hill Country, the evidence of the season of harvest is everywhere. Fields capped in a gleaming golden hue make the rolling countryside sparkle as it twists and turns along the switchbacks of the Pedernales River. The glittering evening sunlight sheds its amber glow on the freshly harvested vineyards, casting a glorious panorama of
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Texas is famous for many things, from hand-crafted boots and luggage-sized purses to well-weathered cowboy hats and a sweet-as-honey accent that is as unique to our state as the history that sets it apart from any other in the union. While cowhide rugs and big ranch-style-trucks have always been a popular craze, there’s a new
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Stretching across the rolling hill country are many bucolic wineries that are sprinkled here and there within the manicured vineyards that line the winding rivers beds in Central and East Texas. Each estate holds its own story with some plantations such as Coordinates, Siboney and Halter Ranch taking the guest’s focus to a history that
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Texas-grown wines, made by wineries such as Slate Theory, Lost Draw, Messina Hof and Arch Ray Resort have created a new passion that has taken the state by storm in the last few decades. For a place that’s known for custom-made leather boots, big cowboy hats and even bigger hairdos paired with the occasional oversized
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UncategorizedIt’s a very well-known fact that Fredericksburg, Texas has become the central hub of the wine country region of Texas over the last fifty years. The popularity for Texas-grown wine has been on a steep incline for some time, but there’s another industry that’s on the rise in the Hill Country, and it has been
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UncategorizedDeep in the wine country of Central Texas are several luxury-living communities that are on the rise. Fredericksburg, a true Texas Hill Country gem, is nestled in Gillespie County and offers many exciting activities including State Parks, historical sites and tons of unique shops to visit during the daytime as well as many lovely restaurants
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