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Spicewood Vineyards is one of the first Texas Hill Country wineries, established in 1992 and purchased by Ron Yates in 2007. It produces estate wines from 32 acres and a nearby 10-acre vineyard in Round Mountain. With a passion for Spanish varieties including Tempranillo, Graciano and Carignan, Spicewood Vineyards is also recognized for its estate Sauvignon Blanc.

Of note:

• Spicewood Vineyards is one of the oldest operating vineyards and wineries in the modern day Texas wine industry, still-producing wine from some of the state’s oldest Sauvignon Blanc vines

• One of the state’s avid fans of Tempranillo, Spicewood sources Tempranillo from the Hill Country, several vineyards in the Texas High Plains and one of the state’s proposed new AVAs: Dell Valley. It is one of the first Texas wineries to introduce a Gran Reserva style Tempranillo (2017 vintage).

   

• In August, Ron Yates introduced The Get Together, the first premium boxed wine in Texas. Made from 100% Texas fruit (Cabernet, Merlot, Petit Verdot), it marks a milestone for the Texas wine industry and offers a quality, convenient, sustainable and value product for wine enthusiasts.

Quiet sophistication in a historic landscape, Albert Hotel boasts 105 guest rooms, including bunk rooms, luxury suites and a private multibedroom house. The property features a pool, multiple on-site restaurants and bars, a full-service spa and on-site valet parking. 
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Bending Branch Winery is the Tannat House of Texas. Founded in 2009, Bending Branch is known for its intense wines – from the high acidity in Picpoul Blanc to the bold tannins in Tannat. Bending Branch uses innovative winemaking processes such as Cryo-Maceration and Flash Détente to improve the color, structure and flavor of red wines.

Of note:

• In May, Bending Branch took Texas terroir to the next level with the first-ever wines aged in Texas white oak. Putting its own stamp on Texas terroir, innovation and sustainability, Bending Branch introduced three wines aged in Texas white oak, delivering distinct flavor characteristics of spice, caramel and vanilla. 

   

• Bending Branch Winery is in process of applying for its organic certification of its estate vineyard, which includes the new Walker variety Camminare Noir. In 2026, they will plant another Walker variety, Paseante Noir. 

   

• In February 2023, Bending Branch launched its bourbon brands: Bending Branch 1840 and ChickenDuck.

Pedernales Cellars is a boutique winery specializing in Spanish and Rhone-style wines made from 100% Texas-sourced fruit. Its owners are sixth-generation Texans dedicated to handcrafted fine wines and sustainable practices. The estate vineyard, Kuhlken Vineyards, was planted in 1995 in Texas’ oldest AVA, Bell Mountain, which is within the Texas Hill Country AVA. 

Of note:

• In 2025, Pedernales Cellars introduced its first wine made from organic grapes sourced from Desert Willow Vineyard in the Texas High Plains: the 2024 Aletheia Rosé. It also released the 2021 Aletheia red blend that was partially sourced from Desert Willow as it transitioned to organic (future vintages will be 100% organic sourced). The 2025 harvest continues the partnership and will produce the next vintage of organically grown wines at Pedernales.

• A long-standing proponent of sustainability, Pedernales Cellars is one of the wineries participating in the “Roadmap to Sustainability in Texas Wine” project with Texas State University. With a goal of promoting and pursuing sustainability in Texas wine, the group is working toward developing a “Sustainability in Practice” (SIP) certification for the state.

Hill & Vine’s love of and passion for Texas food and wine inspired them to build this modern farm-to-table restaurant. They know wine, especially Texas wine. They serve up the best Texas flavors from tender cuts to queso to fresh fish.

Cabernet Grill, with its all-Texas wine list, has been named one of America’s Top 100 Wine Restaurants by Wine Enthusiast for several years. In September 2025, Cabernet Grill received a Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for “Date Night” restaurant, one of the only US restaurants and only Texas restaurant to make the list. Chef Ross Burtwell has perfected the art of Hill Country cuisine, inspired by local ingredients, culture and traditions. In addition to offering 200 different Texas wines from more than 50 different wineries, Cabernet Grill also features an unparalleled collection of Texas spirits and cocktails at its newly opened Gin Mill Lounge. 

Working with the top growers in the state, Duchman Family Winery makes 100% Texas wines from carefully selected varieties suited for Texas, including many Italian grapes. Focusing on pure expression of fruit and Texas terroir, Duchman wines show precision, character and balance. 

Of note:

• Duchman Family Winery has pioneered one of Texas’ most significant extended aging programs, keeping red wines in a combination of French and American oak for 4-5 years followed by additional bottle aging before release. This patient approach transforms varieties like Aglianico, allowing their natural complexity to emerge while tannins gracefully integrate.

   

• This aging regime also helps ensure remarkable consistency in the wines, year after year.

   

• Duchman Family Winery is one of the first wineries to plant Italian varieties – most notably known for its Vermentino and Aglianico.

Serving Texas barbecue since 1967, The Salt Lick is one of the most iconic barbecue joints in Texas. Known for its family-style dining, The Salt Lick features brisket, sausage, ribs, pulled pork, and sides.

Located in the heart of downtown Austin, the JW Marriott offers luxury accommodations with the city’s largest guest rooms, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows and sophisticated amenities. The urban resort features the Spa by JW, room service,  Starbucks and four restaurants, ranging from steakhouse classics with an Italian twist at Dean’s Italian Steakhouse to modern, Southern flavors of Corner Restaurant, casual bites at Burger Bar and cocktails and picturesque views of the Texas State Capitol and Lady Bird Lake at Edge Rooftop + Bar.
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Created in 2006, Dai Due reconsiders what “our” food is and will be. Dai Due uses ingredients that are present in Texas, serving foods that are fresher, produced in a fair and equitable way and represent local culinary traditions. They serve Texas wines and beers to represent the true terroir of Texas.

Cottonwood Wine Tours was founded 10 years ago by husband-and-wife duo, Matthew and Brandy Garcia, and has since gained a reputation for excellent service and featured as one of the top 10 wine tours in the country by USA Today in 2021.