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Texas wineries pour ingenuity into wild west
When you think American wines, your taste buds might expect something from Napa or Sonoma, but it might be time to raise a glass to Texas. Manuel Bojorquez reports on winemakers in the Lone Star State.
Look Video // Riven Rock Ranch - Vineyards // Texas Hill Country Estate
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Located deep in the heart of Texas Hill Country and loved by all who visit, Riven Rock Ranch is a destination inn and restaurant named as a Top 10 Best New Places to Stay by Texas Monthly and by Southern Living as One of the South's Coziest Inns.
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Exploring San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country
Whether strolling along the RiverWalk, indulging in local cuisine or unwinding in the Texas Hill Country, there’s no shortage of fun things to do in the San Antonio region.
Making Wines To Please All Palates At Mineral Hills Winery
Located within Massachusetts' pristine Pioneer Valley, Mineral Hills Winery is one of the state's newest wineries. The winery, aptly named for the Mineral Hills located nearby, opened its doors in 2010 and is a part of Godard's Red Hen Farm, a sprawling 60 acre farm swathed with apple trees, grape vines, and vegetable gardens.
Mineral Hills produces a wide array of French American and vinifera grape wines as well as a number of fruit wines. However, the winery's mead, also known as honey wine, may be the its most unique offering. Mineral Hills sources its honey from beehives on the farm and produces its mead in a palate-pleasing dry style.
In this video, Larry Godard, one of the owners of Mineral Hills Winery, takes us on a short tour of the winery, discusses the range of wines he produces and the process for making each, from harvest and crush to fermentation and aging. (Can't miss section -- a mammoth vat of mouthwatering blueberries undergoing an initial fermentation.)
Mineral Hills Winery is located at 592 Sylvester Rd in Florence, Mass. The winery is open April - December and wine tastings and tours are available Friday through Sunday 11 AM - 5 PM or by appointment.
Editor's note: This video segment was produced by French Oak TV and is the eighth in a series profiling the Massachusetts Farm Winery & Growers Association and each of its member wineries.
Texas Towns | Fredericksburg
Shopping. Wildflowers. Peaches. Wine. That's just a few of the things Fredericksburg has to offer. Join us for a trip to the Texas Hill Country.
Hawk Shadow Estate Winery – Dripping Springs, Texas
Just north of Dripping Springs, but south of the Pedernales River are some spectacular Texas Hill Country views. What a perfect place to establish a vineyard and winery! This all family run business has done just that. Owners Doug Reed, Tom Reed, and Chip Concklin opened up their tasting room in February 2014 and are serving some great tasting Texas wines along with generous Texas hospitality. Tim Drake from Flat Creek has assisted with some consulting, as well. They currently have seven acres planted on the estate with one area on its fourth leaf and the other on its ninth. Varietals include: Grenache, Syrah, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Mourvedre, Nebbiolo,and Aglianico. The vines look quite healthy and cared for. As we all know, great wine starts with great grapes. Most of what is currently available for tasting has been sourced from the Texas High Plains while the estate vineyard has been maturing. There are three whites for tasting, but by no means are these your traditional white wines. As the owners will tell you, they make and serve “red style white wine for red wine drinkers”. The 2011 Orange Muscat is dry with some tawny toasted notes, making it quite unique compared to other Orange Muscats in the state as this one is dry without the sweet side that traditionally is used for this varietal. The 2012 version (same vineyard, different year) labeled, Big O, has a bit more alcohol, but also tastes just as good yet completely different from the 2011. Who thought that dry Orange Muscats could taste this good without being sweet, but the owners have done a fine job on those two. The barrel fermented and unfiltered Chenin Blanc will initially present the buttery notes with a lovely smoothness then finishes off as citrusy. The Texas Gal, a blend of Chenin Blanc and Muscat Canelli, has a hint of sweetness but not too much. For the reds, the 2012 Tres Robles is a blend of 78% Mourvedre and the rest comprised of Malbec and Syrah. It's light oak notes compliment the very strong strawberry, pomegranate and rhubarb aromas on the nose. Their local estate produced 2011 HSV is sold out but not to worry! A new vintage is already bottled and should be released by Fall 2014. You’ll also be in for a treat with their Wild Child 2. It has a nice smokiness yet remains quite smooth. They also have a Tempranillo barrel aged in Hungarian oak for twenty months….expect this one to be superb. Twenty months is a good bench mark for the winemaker. After all, quality cannot be rushed. Also in the works is a Syrah that is quite herbaceous. It, too, will be great on its own or as a complimentary blend in the future. When we visited, they were just about ready to harvest in the next day or two as the sugar was looking good on the fruit. We sampled some of their yet to be harvested Tempranillio grapes and they had wonderful flavors and characters for this yet to be aged juice. You could tell that the 2014 Tempranillo is going to be great tasting wine and a keeper for the cellar! We really enjoyed our initial visit to this up and coming rising star for Texas Hill Country Wineries. The owners and staff (family members) are extremely friendly, make you feel comfortable and at home, and are very happy to visit with you about what is going on at the winery. Hopefully, their future crops will be fruitful and their cases will multiply! We are definitely going back to check in and see how things progress and pick up some of the new releases. Cheers and Welcome to the Texas Hill Country Winery industry Hawk Shadow!!
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LSR: 865 Deep Eddy Vodka Austin Texas • 04-23-2017
Unplanned stop at the Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery in Austin Texas on our way down to San Saba Texas. Was not able to take the tour, but we did get to taste all the flavored vodkas. One day we will go back and do the tour. If you are in this area make sure you stop and taste their vodkas!
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The Pint and Barrel - Palestine, Texas
Jeff takes a look at one of the best places to grab a pint, hang out and enjoy a pub in the state of Texas. The Pint and Barrel in Palestine, Texas is just what the Dr. ordered if your looking for the true pub experience.
Embracing Wine and Modernity -- in an Old Dairy Barn...
Though it is of the newest wineries to open in Massachusetts, Amherst Farm Winery is steeped in a rich history dating back to the 1800s. The winery -- which opened its doors in August 2011 -- is housed in a 19th century post and beam barn once used for dairy cows. The barn has been preserved and enhanced with the addition of a modern winery that is complete with state-of-the-art of the stainless steel tanks and bottling line.
From within its rustic frame, Amherst Farm Winery produces a range of distinctive fruit wines including carrot, pumpkin, cranberry, blueberry, apple, and strawberry as well as a sparkling hard cider made from local apples.
In this segment, Audrey Samek, the owner of Amherst Farm Winery, takes us on a tour of the wonderfully restored barn and loft space -- artists' exhibits and wine -- heaven! And watch as Audrey explains -- and shows - how a passion for wine truly means a labor of love (the winery fills, corks, seals and labels 24,000 bottles of wine -- by hand!)
Amherst Winery is located at 529 Belchertown Rd. in Amherst, Mass. The winery is open year-round, seven days a week from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Tours of the winery are given every weekend at 1 and 3 PM. Groups of 10 or more require a reservation.
Editor's note: This video segment is the sixth in a series profiling the Massachusetts Farm Winery & Growers Association and each of its member wineries.
Maddy + Chris wedding | dripping springs, tx | The Simplifiers
Maddy + Chris wedding | wedding planner: The Simplifiers, video credit: The Wedding Theater, venue: private residence - Dripping Springs, TX, just outside of Austin, Texas, catering: Royal Fig Catering, live music: The Lost Pines, lighting: Atomic Picnic, rentals: Illusions and Marquee Event Group, vintage rentals: LOOT Vintage Rentals, floral: Rosehip Flora, cake: Walton's Fancy & Staple, DJ: Anthony of Texas Pro DJ, photography: Sunny 16 Photography, shuttles: Star Shuttle & Charter, getaway car: Austin Choice Limousine and Rolls Royce Limo Rental, alcohol: Spec's, TABC bartenders: Austin Occasions, hair/makeup: Urban Betty and Blo.
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