Texas Hill Country Wineries - Texas Wine Trail

Lost Creek Outdoor Music Series • Apr 25-Oct 1

Lost Creek Vineyard, Sunrise Beach, TX - Join us for an evening of Wine, music and food in the comfort of our outdoor amphitheater. Texas favorites will be performing live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. The outdoor series begins Saturday, April 25th with the music of John Arthur Martinez. Wines by the Glass, bottle or tasting can be enjoyed with panoramic views of our budding vines both indoors and out. Live music will play from 7-10pm, and a limited dinner menu will be available. Please contact the vineyard, or visit our web site, for further details. www.lostcreekvineyard.com

Fourth Friday Picnic Night at Alamosa • Jun 26

Alamosa Wine Cellars, Bend, TX - Bring your picnic to Alamosa on the Fourth Friday for a fun evening of local music and great wine. Our own Bad Bob Fullerton will provide the tunes. Enjoy our veranda for a picnic and our lawn for a game of bocce...challenge winemaker Jim to a game. Cheese plates are available for purchase. Ask about our wine specials for the evening. Music 7:30 to 9:30. FREE! Call ahead to reserve your cheese plate 325-628-3313.

Stone House Vineyard LETs DISH Luncheon • Jul 3

Spicewood, TX - Start your holiday weekend off with a bang! Four course luncheon paired with Stone House wines. Amuse Bouche with Stone House Champagne. First Course: Watermelon, ricotta salata, heirloom tomato with basil oil - Stone House Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc; Entree: Lemony Risotto with Grilled Shrimp and Asparagus - Stone House Tempranillo; Dessert: Roasted Amaretto Texas Peaches with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream - Stone House Sticky $50 per person inclusive/Reservations essential 512-264-3630 or email info@stonehousevineyard.com

WOW Picnic Road Trip • Jul 3-5

Alamosa Wine Cellars, Bend, TX - Join the Way Out Wineries over the Fourth of July weekend at the annual Picnic Road Trip. Each winery will pair a selected wine with a picnic tidbit in addition to their regular tasting. And, each ticket holder will pick up a piece of an eight piece wine accessory set at each winery to complete the set. For tickets and more information go to www.wayoutwineries.org. Hill Country wineries participating are Alamosa Wine Cellars, Pillar Bluff Vineyards and Texas Legato Vineyards. Find all eight wineries in small quaint towns in central Texas Northwest of Austin to just south of the metroplex. Meet the winemakers and owners. Tickets are $60 for tastings and pairings for two people and one set. Must be present to collect pieces.

FOURTH OF JULY PICNIC AT PEDERNALES CELLARS • Jul 4

Pedernales Cellars in Stonewall - Celebrate your Fourth of July at Pedernales Cellars. Bring your picnic, and relax on our oak-covered deck, or if your prefer, the spacious lawn. Enjoy the special day, with friends, or someone special and a bottle of wine. Pedernales Cellars offers the perfect opportunity to celebrate 4th of July in style. Visitors have a chance to taste world-class wines and take tours of the state-of-the-art winemaking facility, including the largest underground barrel cellar in Texas. Just want to relax with someone special? Grab some wine and cheese & crackers or chocolates and hang out on the patio with stunning Hill Country Views. From 10:00 am to 6:00 pm with tours throughout the day. Entrance & parking are free. Wine tasting is $6 for five wines (waived with any bottle purchase) Wine is for sale by the bottle, by the glass, or by the case. Cheese, crackers chocolates and a selection of gourmet food are available for purchase. Tours are complimentary.

Fall Creek Vineyards Burgers and Blues Independence Celebrat • Jul 4

Tow, TX - If you are in the mood for a different kind of Texas two-step, then head out to Fall Creek Vineyards “Burgers ‘n Blues” Independence Day Celebration, Saturday, July 4th, 11:00am – 5:00pm, for a chance to enjoy a pairing of some fine Texas wine, hearty Texas burgers and live Hill Country blues. The event is free, but grilled plate lunches are available with advance reservation at $19 for adults and $14 for children by calling 325/379-5361. The adult menu includes scrumptious food from Hat Creek Burger Company in Austin, with your choice of a double or single sizzling Angus beef burger with all of the fixins', chips, fresh fruit, and a cookie (souvenir wine glass and tasting included). The children’s menu includes a burger made to their liking, fresh fruit and a cookie. In addition to scrumptious food, guests will also enjoy wine tastings, and the sounds of John Van Vleck’s live Hill Country blues music, amid the majestic vineyard views. For information, please visit www.fcv.com.

July 4th at Chisholm Trail Winery • Jul 4

Fredericksburg - Join us for our July 4th celebration by seeing us in the parade @10 am on Main St. downtown Fredericksburg. Then come on out to our Texas size tasting room to taste all of our exceptional wines that we have available. Great country and western music by Lonnie Lett wil be from 2 - 5pm. Free admission. See you then.

Family Day at Spicewood Vineyards • Jul 4

Spicewood Vineyards, Spicewood, Texas - The tasting room opens as usual at 10.00 a.m. but from 1.00 p.m. until 5.00 p.m. we are having our Family Day Celebration. We will have free hot dogs on the grill and ice cream for everyone. There will be child/parent games and a horseshoes tournament for anyone who wants to enter. Elway - our awesome Vineyard Canine - is challenging all of his friends to persuade their owners' to deck them out in a patriotic costume and there will be a prize at the end of the day for the most patriotically dressed dog. What good would a 4th of July celebration be without some new wine? During our Family Day celebration we will be releasing our 2007 Zinfandel (commonly known as America's Wine) and our 2008 Riesling. Come on by for a free taste of our two newest releases. We will be displaying our new labels and logos for the first time so get out to the vineyard and check out our new look! Linger a while on our patios with a glass of wine and listen to singer songwriter Casey serenade you but it will all end at 5.00 p.m. so that everyone can make their way to their favorite fireworks spot.

Wine Dinner at the 814 Texas Bistro • Jul 8

Some City, TX - Singing Water Vineyards near Comfort, Texas is teaming up with the 814 Texas Bistro for a wine dinner the evening of Wednesday July 8. This dinner will feature the fine wines of Singing Water Vineyards and the gourmet foods of chef Millard at the Bistro. The 814 Texas Bistro is located in the Comfort Historic District at 713 High St. Call the Bistro for reservations and information. (830) 995-4990

Fine Wine Fine Art • Jul 9-12

Comfort, TX - Singing Water Vineyards near Comfort, Texas is pleased to announce the third annual Fine Wine & Fine Art show featuring the award winning paintings of John and Edith Maskey. The highly acclaimed work of the Maskeys will be on display from Thursday July 9 to Sunday July 12. On Saturday July 11 there will be an artists reception from 2 to 5 PM with live music and refreshments.

Texas Hills Vineyard Red White Blues • Jul 11

Johnson City, TX - Celebrate Independence Day with Texas Hills Vineyard on the patio under the stars music from 7PM to 10PM. Visit www.texashillsvineyard.com for more details or call 830-868-2321.

Pedernales Cellars Presents Wine Til Nine • Jul 18

Pedernales Cellars in Stonewall, Texas - Come watch the sunset and the stars come out at Pedernales Cellars. Relax in our overstuffed chairs overlooking the beautiful Hill Country landscape. Experience the end of the day sipping our wonderful Texas Estate wines. Bring someone special and enjoy the view and wine til nine. Pedernales Cellars will stay open til nine, for that last glass of wine. Lonnie Lett will be performing classic country music to bring in the evening. A great bottle of wine, a great view, and a great chance to spend time with special friends. Come and choose from any of our wines, including the Texas Tawny Port. What's an evening without a glass of port with flavors of black cherry and chocolate, to end the day. Entrance and parking are free. Live entertainment is complimentary. Wine tasting is $6 for five wines(waived with any bottle purchase.) Wine is for sale by the bottle, by the glass, or by the case. Pedernales Cellars is the premier boutique winery in the Texas Hill Country. Pedernales Cellars produces small lots of premium wines using grapes suitable to the Texas climate(including the Spanish Tempranillo.)

Grape Creek VineyardsChili Chillin • Jul 25

Grape Creek Vineyards Fredericksburg, TX - What a perfect combination - Texas chili or Southwestern chiles and a chilled, perfectly matched Texas wine! Music, frivolity and palate pleasing fare. Please check our website www.grapecreek.com closer to date of event for more information.

Chillin At The Vineyard • Jul 25

Pedernales Cellars in Stonewall - Experience real Texas chili at Pedernales Cellars. The chili may be hot, but sit under our shaded deck with cushioned chairs to cool you off. If chili is not your favorite, we have an assortment of exotic cheeses and meats to compliment our Texas wines. Come to Pedernales Cellars and experience all that the Hill Country has to offer. Lonnie Lett will be performing live country music from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. So come ready to relax with a down home country atmosphere. You might not be a native Texan, but at Pedernales Cellars you will experience true Texas hospitality. Entrance & parking are free. Wine tasting fee is $6 for five wines (waived with any bottle purchase.) Wine is for sale by the bottle, by the glass, or by the case. Cheese, crackers, chocolates and a selection of gourmet food are available for purchase. Tours and live music are complimentary. Pedernales Cellars is the premier boutique winery in the Texas Hill Country. Pedernales Cellars produces small lots of premium wines using grapes suitable to the Texas climate (including the Spanish Tempranillo.) Its state-of-the-art winemaking facility features a gravity-flow setup and the largest underground barrel cellar in Texas. The tasting room provides visitors with sweeping vistas of the Hill Country and is open every day without appointment.

2oth Annual Grape Stomp at Fall Creek Vineyards • Aug 22

Tow, TX - - Don’t miss this year’s 20th Annual Grape Stomp and Harvest Festival at Fall Creek Vineyards, Saturday, August 22nd and Saturday, August 29th, from 11:00am to 5:00pm, both days at Fall Creek Vineyards, Tow Texas. The annual “Grape Stomp” is a two-Saturday traditional favorite; full of fun and activity for all ages! With great anticipation and excitement, families enjoy winery tours, live local music on the vineyard patio, Castle Bounce, a play house, hayrides, chain-saw ice carving, and, of course, the excitement of your own “bare” feet grape stomping, “I Love Lucy”-style with the video playing, in wine barrels, all free of charge! Receive a free souvenir wine glass with wine tasting. No wonder Fall Creek’s 20th Grape Stomp & Harvest Festival is where YOU want to toast the harvest in the Texas Hill Country! Lunch and enjoy the culinary talents of Chef/owner David Garrido of newly opened Garrido’s Restaurant in Austin and Chef/owner Leu Savanh of August E’s Restaurant/Fredericksburg team up with notable Texas Culinary Academy Chef Graham Mitchell to offer a two-course cooking demo lunch paired with two glasses of award-winning Fall Creek Vineyards wines at 2 seatings each Saturday, 11:30am and 1:30pm, by reservation/325/379-5361 for $23/person, all inclusive of food and wine! Menus of the chefs on their respective days will follow. August 22nd: Chef Leu Savanh & Chef Graham Mitchell August 29th: Chef David Garrido & Chef Graham Mitchell Don’t worry about the Texas heat, as all activities are either inside the winery or under shade tents or on the covered patio with misters to keep you cool. Additionally, Texas Culinary Academy students will be providing delectable Sandwiches and Sides, as well as Hot Dogs for the children on the patio for your dining pleasure and purchase (benefiting 2 Culinary Student Fall Creek Vineyards Scholarships) for guests’ enjoyment embellished with a favorite Fall Creek Vineyards wine and live music. Or, expand your wine knowledge with “Hot and Getting Hotter…4 Wines to Take the Heat” as Texas Culinary Academy Professor and Author, Jane/”Miss Jane” Nickles, presents possibly some of the most delicious, educational and fun time you have spent in a long time, offered at 1:00pm and 3:00pm both Saturdays, $21/person by reservation/325/379-5361! All our demo lunches and classes sell out early, so reserve your seat now! To celebrate the 20th Fall Creek Grape Stomp, a private 3-course seated dinner in the winery dining room with owners Ed & Susan Auler for 12 lucky persons will be offered on Aug. 22 @ $82/person, inclusive August E’s Chef Leu Savanh’s fabulous menu paired with library wines. Pre dinner wine and cheese nibbles will begin at 5:00pm with dinner to follow and conclude at 8:00pm. RESERVE NOW

2oth Annual Grape Stomp at Fall Creek Vineyards • Aug 29

Grape Creek Vineyards Kiolbassa Kabernet • Sep 19

Grape Creek Vineyards Fredericksburg, TX - Yes it's back! Kiolbassa and Kabernet! You can't imagine all the mouthwatering ways Kiolbassa sausage can be prepared! Last year a trail favorites were gumbo and a spicy presentation. Like all the trail events the Fredericksburg Wine Road 290 wineries pull out all the stops! Please check website closer to event date for more information

Kiolbassa and Kabernet at Pedernales Cellars • Sep 19

Pedernales Cellars in Stonewall - Bring Summer to an end, and welcome the Autumn, with the 290 Wine Trail at Pedernales Cellars. A big favorite of the trails, come and experience the last weekend of the Summer with Kiolbassa and Kabernet. This will be the last of the 290 Wine Trails until next year, and this one you do not want to miss. Stay the day with us on our oak-covered overlooking the beautiful Hill Country. The view is spectacular. A visit to Pedernales Cellars is a wonderful way to spend a Saturday with family and friends. We offer a beautiful selection of Texas wines. Tours of the largest underground barrel cellar in Texas, is a must see. After you have enjoyed the sausage pairings, we have a dessert wine to be paired with our El Rey chocolates. What a great Day to be visting the Hill Country. Food is provided by the prestigious Fredericksburg dining venue Cabernet Grill. Just want to relax with someone special? Grab some wine and hang out on the patio with stunning Hill Country views. Entrance & parking are free. Wine tasting fee is $6 for 5 wines (waived with any bottle purchase.) Wine is sold by the bottle or by the glass, or by the case. Tours are complimentary.