The Lone Star State benefits enormously from the recent explosion of wine tourism and our state's wine trails are helping lead the way!
Wineries attract visitors to destinations all over Texas and that's a real boon for merchants, hotels, restaurants and other businesses
in those areas.
Ongoing Events:
Music at KE Cellars. Tyler
The pairing of music and wine is perfect at KE Cellars. Music is featured in the Grande Cellar Tuesday - Saturday
nights from 6 - 9 pm. Cellar snacks and wine by the glass or bottle are available for purchase to accompany the music. For more information visit the Web site at
www.kiepersol.com/calendar/index.shtml or call (903) 939-9805.
Tree House Bistro at Lost Creek Vineyard, Sunrise Beach
The Tree House Bistro is now open Tuesday - Saturday, 5 - 10 p.m.; Sunday, 5 - 9 p.m and for Sunday Brunch, 11 - 3 p.m. starting May 10.
Please visit
www.lostcreekvineyard.com for menu information, or call 325 388-3753 for reservations.
Jazz Sundays, Light Catcher Winery, Fort Worth
Hear jazz the 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month. Buy ticket at the door, dress smart casual. Admission begins at 3pm, lunch served from 3-6 p.m. and music from 4-7 p.m.
For more information call 817-237-2626 or visit the web site at
www.lightcatcher.com/lightcatcher_winery_home.htm
"Groovin in the Grapes" Series, Dry Comal Creek Vineyards, New Braunfels
This free concert series will be held once a month on Saturdays, 1 - 4 p.m., under the spacious Pavilion and the Big Ass Fan of Dry Comal Creek Vineyards. Enjoy an afternoon as the best of local bands, singers
and songwriters perform for your listening pleasure and for dancing on tree-shaded tables. In addition, there will be local 'traveling' food vendors to add that special
foodie treat. No Ice chests or personal picnic foods allowed on the Saturday the free concert is scheduled. Each concert will
feature wine specials and of course, Franklin's Cheap Sangria. For more information visit the web site at
www.drycomalcreek.com.
SEPTEMBER 2011
Sept 13: Aggie “Wine Down” Social, Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Bryan
Aggie “Wine Down” Social is a recurring monthly event that takes place the second Tuesday of each month from 6–9 p.m.
The event features half-priced specialty wine cocktails and half-priced wine by the glass. For more information visit the website
at
www.messinahof.com, and for reservations call 979-778-9463 ext. 223.
Sept 15: TGIWine Thursday, Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Bryan
TGIWine Thursday, from 6-9 p.m., is a monthly event that allows guests to sample a variety of Messina Hof’s premium award-winning
wine varietals. This is the perfect after work venue to mix and mingle while enjoying a taste of Texas’ best.
Attendees can indulge in complimentary cheeses or purchase a delicious starter dish from the Wine Bar menu to pair
with the award-winning selections on display. For more information visit the website
at
www.messinahof.com.
Sept 24: Williamson County Wine and Food Festival, Georgetown
Enjoy tasting wines from 15 wineries and food from over 15 restaurants. For more information visit the website at
www.thegeorgetownsquare.com
Sept 25: “Wine and Cheese… The Perfect Pairing” Wine Appreciation Class, Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Bryan
Messina Hof will host a series of Wine Appreciation Classes. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about the wine varietal and wine pairings;
as well as taste award-winning Messina Hof wines. Classes are taught so everyone from beginner to connoisseur can follow along and learn about
the fabulous world of fine wine. Classes cost $19.95 per person plus tax and gratuity and are held at 3 p.m., last 90 minutes will include
light cheeses and wine. For more information visit the website at
www.messinahof.com,
and for reservations call 979-778-9463 ext. 234.
OCTOBER 2011
Oct 11: Aggie “Wine Down” Social, Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Bryan
Aggie “Wine Down” Social is a recurring monthly event that takes place the second Tuesday of each month from 6–9 p.m.
The event features half-priced specialty wine cocktails and half-priced wine by the glass. For more information visit the website
at
www.messinahof.com, and for reservations call 979-778-9463 ext. 223.
Oct 20: TGIWine Thursday, Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Bryan
TGIWine Thursday, from 6-9 p.m., is a monthly event that allows guests to sample a variety of Messina Hof’s premium award-winning
wine varietals. This is the perfect after work venue to mix and mingle while enjoying a taste of Texas’ best.
Attendees can indulge in complimentary cheeses or purchase a delicious starter dish from the Wine Bar menu to pair
with the award-winning selections on display. For more information visit the website
at
www.messinahof.com.
Oct 28-29: Wine in the Pines, Mount Vernon
This event is being held on the square in downtown Mount Vernon from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on the 28th and from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm.
on the 29th. Last year was a great event that showcased Texas wines and brought in huge crowds. Wine will be sold by the taste ($1.00 per tasting),
by the glass or bottle. Admission is free but must be 21 or over to enter. For more information email
ineinthepines@gmail.com or call (903) 537-4365. Mount Vernon is a Certified Retirement Community,
Certified City, and has a TDA Certified GO TEXAN Farmers Market.
Oct 29: Chocolate Festival of Texas, Kendall County Fairgrounds, Boerne
Join us for a day of total indulgence at Texas' only Chocolate & Wine Festival featuring delectable chocolate tastings from
Texas Chocolatiers and beyond. Award winning Texas wines will be available for tastings and wine will be available to purchase by the bottle.
There wil be cooking demos, chocolate competition, silent auction, Texas foods, great holiday shopping and live music. Proceeds to benefit Culinary
Arts Education. Tickets will be available online: $15 for Chocolate, $25 Chocolate & Wine, children under 8 free. For more information visit
the website at
www.ChocolateFestivalofTexas.com.
Oct 30: “Sensory Class: Sight, Smell and Sip” Wine Appreciation Class, Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Bryan
Messina Hof will host a series of Wine Appreciation Classes. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about the wine varietal and wine pairings;
as well as taste award-winning Messina Hof wines. Classes are taught so everyone from beginner to connoisseur can follow along and learn about
the fabulous world of fine wine. Classes cost $19.95 per person plus tax and gratuity and are held at 3 p.m., last 90 minutes will include
light cheeses and wine. For more information visit the website at
www.messinahof.com,
and for reservations call 979-778-9463 ext. 234.
NOVEMBER 2011
Nov 8: Aggie “Wine Down” Social, Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Bryan
Aggie “Wine Down” Social is a recurring monthly event that takes place the second Tuesday of each month from 6–9 p.m.
The event features half-priced specialty wine cocktails and half-priced wine by the glass. For more information visit the website
at
www.messinahof.com, and for reservations call 979-778-9463 ext. 223.
Nov 17: TGIWine Thursday, Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Bryan
TGIWine Thursday, from 6-9 p.m., is a monthly event that allows guests to sample a variety of Messina Hof’s premium award-winning
wine varietals. This is the perfect after work venue to mix and mingle while enjoying a taste of Texas’ best.
Attendees can indulge in complimentary cheeses or purchase a delicious starter dish from the Wine Bar menu to pair
with the award-winning selections on display. For more information visit the website
at
www.messinahof.com.
Nov 20: “Food and Wine Pairings for the Holidays” Wine Appreciation Class, Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Bryan
Messina Hof will host a series of Wine Appreciation Classes. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about the wine varietal and wine pairings;
as well as taste award-winning Messina Hof wines. Classes are taught so everyone from beginner to connoisseur can follow along and learn about
the fabulous world of fine wine. Classes cost $19.95 per person plus tax and gratuity and are held at 3 p.m., last 90 minutes will include
light cheeses and wine. For more information visit the website at
www.messinahof.com,
and for reservations call 979-778-9463 ext. 234.