The ‘Hottest’ Wine Trail in Texas is Off Hwy 290!
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There’s no way around it: the way we taste our Texas wines has changed. We’re now America’s No. 5 wine-producing state! If you haven’t heard the buzz on the Fredericksburg Wine Road 290 as of late, it’s time to hit the trail. This serene stretch of road along US Highway 290 near Fredericksburg, Texas is being compared to the Napa of 30 years ago–a higher level of development, growth and quality. Up for an adventure (and some best wine in the state)? This is where it’s happening! The thirteen Texas wineries found along this route specialize in home-grown hospitality, with newcomers to the neighborhood like Messina Hof adding to 290’s already esteemed reputation with 3 Top of Class Winners at the 2014 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. We’re getting ahead of ourselves, however. The first stop on our Goodtaste tour of 290 landed us at 4.0 Cellars.
4.0’s impressive facility is a good starting point. They’re tasting room is a lively spot with plenty of foot traffic. Here you’ll taste award-winning Texas wines from three different producers: Brennan Vineyards, Lost Oak Winery, and McPherson Cellars. Talk about saving some time on travel (and gas!). They also do a fun ‘Texas Cheese & Wine Experience’ – Texas cheeses from Veldhuizen Cheese Company paired with five wines selected from 4.0 Cellars.
Up the road, maybe 200 yards, is the aforementioned Messina Hof Winery & Resort. One of the pioneers of Texas wines, standouts include their Cabernet Franc Private Reserve as well as their crisp, clear and pleasantly sweet Angel Riesling.
Just across the highway – and a place that’s always intrigued me – is Dan Gatlin’s Inwood Estates Vineyard. Dan is a bit of a renegade and works extremely hard to elevate the status of Texas wines. A MUST, according to Dan, is that a wine needs to say ‘Texas’ on the font label or it is not a true Texas wine. Inwood is known for its Tempranillo, but also doing some really great work with Cabernet — which has immense potential largely untapped in Texas.
We made fast friends with Inwood’s on-site bistro. Be sure to stick around for something to munch on…
Becker Vineyards
The Hill Country surrounding Fredericksburg Texas is one of the most productive wine producing regions in the nation, and is home to over 14 different award winning wineries. Come along as we visit beautiful Becker Vineyards and discover what makes Texas Hill Country wines so great!
Award Winning Texas Wine at Hilmy Cellars in FREDERICKSBURG, TX
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See what our thoughts were on the TEXSOM International Wine award-winning wines at Hilmy Cellars in FREDERICKSBURG, TX! Made from 100% Texas High Plains Grapes!
2016 Albarino: Gold, Judges' Selection Awards for US State Texas White
2015 Persephone: Bronze
2015 Viognier: Gold
2016 Rose: Bronze
2014 Tempranillo: Bronze
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???? Fat Ass Ranch And Winery • 04-23-2017
Another winery stop on our way to San Saba From Austin. Fat Ass Ranch And Winery is one of the more fun wineries we have visited. Plus they have a great selection of wines. If you're ever out in the Fredericksburg area be sure to stop and visit this place!
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Texas Wine Trail
Texas hill country is Texas wine country! With over 50 wineries scattered throughout Hill Country, there is someplace new to explore every time you hit the road. From Austin to Fredericksburg and Lampasas to New Braunfels, these wineries all share the same commitment to quality and hospitality. Some of the best wines come from the Great State of Texas!
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Capture Fredericksburg: Local Wines
Visitors to the Fredericksburg region will enjoy a diverse array of wineries - explore one or enjoy them all!
TRIP to Fredericksburg Texas Gillespie County
Fredericksburg is a city in central Texas, known for its wineries. The city's German heritage is on display at the Pioneer Museum, which features settlers' homesteads and artifacts.
It is the seat of Gillespie County in the U.S. state of Texas.
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Fredericksburg Wine Country
Fredericksburg, Texas was founded in 1846 by German immigrants. The town boasts a population of 10,530 residents and has spectacular views of Texas Hill Country. Fredericksburg has retained much of its German history, with many of the older buildings keeping their original German styles. In fact, the town's original inhabitants refused to speak English and founded a new dialect called Texas German. The history of Fredericksburg is rich and the town has many exciting places to stay and things to do.
Climate of Texas
Texas's climate varies widely, from arid in the west to humid in the east. The huge expanse of Texas encompasses several regions with distinctly different climates: Northern Plains, Trans-Pecos Region, Texas Hill Country, Piney Woods, and South Texas. Generally speaking, the eastern half of Texas is humid subtropical, while the western half is semi-arid (with some arid regions). While snowfall is more common across northern Texas than in its southern sections, snow has fallen heavily near and along the middle and upper Texas coastline.
Texas ranks first in tornado occurrence with an average of 139 per year. Tropical cyclones can affect the state, either from the Gulf of Mexico or from an overland trajectory originating in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Those originating from the Gulf of Mexico are more likely to strike the upper Texas coast than elsewhere. Significant floods have occurred across the state throughout history, both from tropical cyclones and from stalled weather fronts.
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Texas Hill Country Land
Former World Tennis Champion John Newcombe introduces his new real estate development, John Newcombe Estate & Country Club, in New Braunfels, Texas. Oak filled hill country land/ lots for sale range from .45 acres to 1.43 acres in this restricted 200 lots, 3 phase development.
Distinctive design with Australian flair centers on preservation of the Texas Hill Country landscape.
Common areas featuring picnic areas, catch and release fishing ponds and walking trails.
Traffic abatement with cul de loops and tree-lined meandering, ribbon curbed roads.
Country Club provides a 9,000 square foot state of the art facility with Resort style pool, Luxurious, Spa, Cafe and Lounge, Fitness Center, Kids Club, tennis courts and Full service Tennis Pro shop.
Join The Argyle For A Field Trip To Two Wineries!
Join us for an Argyle style field trip to Fredericksburg, Texas on Tuesday, October 16th, when we will visit two Texas wineries, the Grape Creek Vineyard and Lewis Wines Vineyard.
Grape Creek calls itself Tuscany in Texas, offering Italian varieties such as Pinot Grigio, Cabernet and merlot, and Lewis Wines prides itself on producing wines from 100% Texas-grown grapes, with a focus on varietals from Southern France, Spain and Portugal.
Our visit will include taking tours of both vineyards, learning about the history, the facilities and the production process.
The day will begin by departing The Argyle at 9:00 AM. We will arrive at Grape Creek Vineyard and will begin the first tour at 11:00AM. At 2:00 we will be visiting our second vineyard, Lewis Wines. We depart Fredericksburg at 3:30 and arrive back at The Argyle at 5:00 pm. Complete Itinerary is as follows:
09:00 AM – Depart San Antonio
10:45 AM - Arrive @ Grape Creek
11:00 AM Taste and Tour
12:30 PM - Lunch at Stout's Trattoria at Grape Creek
1:45 PM - Load up in Vehicle
2:00 PM – Lewis Wines Educational Tasting
3:30 PM – Load up in Vehicle and head back to San Antonio
5:00 PM – Arrive in San Antonio
Make your reservations soon as space is very limited. The trip is $150 per person, and we hope you bring yourself, your family and friends, and a desire to learn about what the state of Texas has to offer in wine production.
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4 0 Cellars in Fredericksburg Texas
Excellent atmosphere for wine tasting!
4.0 Cellars is a collaboration between three Texas winemakers – Pat Brennan of Brennan Vineyards, Gene Estes of Lost Oak Winery, and Kim McPherson of McPherson Cellars. With this brings a plethora of different Texas wines from as far west as Lubbock to as far east as Burleson. This pretty much covers the state of Texas.
When we walked in there was live music and the backyard was ROCK'n. Heads up, Saturday's get really busy. The prices were comparable to all the other cellars/vineyards in the area. I tried the Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (Brennan Vineyards). It was very good and I recommend it if you like Cabs.
Boot Ranch - Fredericksburg Texas - Made For Living
Boot Ranch is a unique private community located in the Texas Hill Country just outside the picturesque town of Fredericksburg, Texas. Featuring a Hal Sutton designed championship golf course, a masterfully handcrafted Clubhouse Village with dining, spa and Members' Lodge and vistas of the surrounding Hill Country - Boot Ranch is a place made for living. Visit us to view our traditional Sunday Houses, our Overlook Cabins and our Estate Homesites for some of the finest Texas real estate available today. In addition to golf our community features miles of trails for hiking and biking, Longhorn Lake stocked with fish, a trap and skeet range - and so much more. Just a few minutes away is the thriving town of Fredericksburg which brings visitors from across the country for shopping, art studios, wineries and fun activities and events for the whole family.
Adventures w/Ruby's Musings : Lodi Valley Wine Tasting
Wine tasting in the Lodi Ca. Valley at a couple area wineries.
M2 Winery, a long time favorite was having a wine club pick up with a 50's Sock Hop theme, and after a fun but brief stay we headed to near by Lockeford Ca. to experience the Tuscan Village, an up and coming wine tasting destination. I have included a couple of clips with a bit of history. Also included a couple Outfit of the Day slide shows.
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The Tuscan Winery Village..
Tuscan Winery Village at 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford, CA
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First Clip ...Lone Grape Winery
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LVVR Sparkling Cellars
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Pasos Tasting room
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At M2 The Lounge Lizards
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James Longstreet | Wikipedia audio article
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James Longstreet
00:03:25 1 Early life and career
00:08:19 2 Mexican-American War
00:09:28 3 Subsequent activities
00:11:54 4 American Civil War
00:12:04 4.1 First Bull Run
00:16:10 4.2 Family tragedy and Peninsula
00:21:13 4.3 Second Bull Run
00:26:58 4.4 Antietam and Fredericksburg
00:31:14 4.5 Suffolk
00:33:59 4.6 Gettysburg
00:34:07 4.6.1 Campaign plans
00:38:03 4.6.2 July 1–2
00:42:52 4.6.3 July 3
00:46:15 4.7 Chickamauga
00:50:16 4.8 Tennessee
00:55:43 4.9 Wilderness to Appomattox
01:00:16 5 Postbellum life
01:07:18 6 Legacy
01:07:27 6.1 Historical reputation
01:11:33 6.2 In memoriam
01:12:58 7 In popular culture
01:14:49 8 See also
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James Longstreet (January 8, 1821 – January 2, 1904) was one of the foremost Confederate generals of the American Civil War and the principal subordinate to General Robert E. Lee, who called him his Old War Horse. He served under Lee as a corps commander for many of the famous battles fought by the Army of Northern Virginia in the Eastern Theater, and briefly with Braxton Bragg in the Army of Tennessee in the Western Theater.
After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point, Longstreet served in the Mexican–American War. He was wounded in the thigh at the Battle of Chapultepec, and afterward married his first wife, Louise Garland. Throughout the 1850s, he served on frontier duty in the American Southwest. In June 1861, Longstreet resigned his U.S. Army commission and joined the Confederate Army. He commanded Confederate troops during an early victory at Blackburn's Ford in July and played a minor role at the First Battle of Bull Run.
Longstreet's talents as a general made significant contributions to several important Confederate victories, mostly in the Eastern Theater as one of Robert E. Lee's chief subordinates in the Army of Northern Virginia. He performed poorly at Seven Pines by accidentally marching his men down the wrong road, causing them to be late in arrival. He played an important role in the success of the Seven Days Battles in the summer of 1862. Longstreet led a devastating counterattack that routed the Union army at Second Bull Run in August. His men held their ground in defensive roles at Antietam and Fredericksburg. Longstreet's most controversial service was at the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, where he openly disagreed with General Lee on the tactics to be employed and reluctantly supervised several attacks on Union forces, including the disastrous Pickett's Charge. Afterwards, Longstreet was, at his own request, sent to the Western Theater to fight under Braxton Bragg, where his troops launched a ferocious assault on the Union lines at Chickamauga, which carried the day. Afterwards, his performance in semiautonomous command during the Knoxville Campaign resulted in a Confederate defeat. Longstreet's tenure in the Western Theater was marred by his central role in numerous conflicts amongst important Confederate generals. Unhappy serving under Bragg, Longstreet and his men were sent back to Lee. He ably commanded troops during the Battle of the Wilderness in 1864, where he was seriously wounded by friendly fire. He later returned to the field, serving under Lee in the Siege of Petersburg and the Appomattox Campaign.
He enjoyed a successful post-war career working for the U.S. government as a diplomat, civil servant, and administrator. His conversion to the Republican Party and his cooperation with his old friend, President Ulysses S. Grant, as well as critical comments he wrote in his memoirs about General Lee's wartime performance, made him anathema to many of his former Confederate colleagues. His reputation in the South further suffered when he led African-American militia against the anti-Reconstruction White League at the Battle of Liberty Place in 1874. Authors of the Lost Cause movement focused on Longstreet's actions at Gettysburg as a primary reason for the Confederacy's loss ...
Hill Country vineyards expect 2016 harvest to be best crop in years
During the spring, San Antonio was hit with a few hail storms, but the hill country was mostly spared. That was a plus for vineyards, including the Kuhlken Vineyard, which produces the grapes used for the wines at Pedernales Cellars and Armadillo's Leap.
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