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Nearly Three Decades of the Gruene Music & Wine Fest!

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This is truly history in the making for the historic Gruene, Texas. October 2011 marks the 25th anniversary of the annual Gruene Music & Wine Fest held right in our own backyard! Located just off the banks of the Guadalupe River, this rockin’ four-day celebration is a fantastic opportunity for you and your family to come and enjoy the sights and sounds of small town Texas culture, up close and personal.

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Drift Away at Driftwood Estates Winery

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A true hidden gem that literally rests on a hilltop in between San Antonio and Austin, Driftwood Estates Winery has been in the local wine business since the vineyard was first planted in 1998. This property is absolutely incredible!

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The perfect first stop on your wine trip

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A trip to the California Wine Country would not be complete without a stop at one of the most spectacular wineries anywhere. In fact, any time my husband and I go to Napa, Domain Carneros is always our first stop.

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Beautiful winery and gardens – Ferrari Carano

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Plan on spending some time at this beautiful Sonoma winery. The grounds are spectacular—you’ll want to walk through their lush gardens. Be sure to look for the ‘cork’ tree…you’ll see up close and personal where those precious little wine stoppers come from.
The tasting room here is spacious with a great offering of gift items.

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My First (hopefully not last) Pachamanca

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It’s harvest time at Texas wineries, and one Hill Country vineyard celebrated with a tradition that dates back to the Incas. At the La Cruz del Comal winery just west of New Braunfels, the harvesting of the grapes started at sunrise.

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Wildflowers and Wine – A Perfect Pairing

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With the Texas Hill Country as our backyard, we sure do have it so good in San Antonio! I love this time of year as the Hill Country takes on new life with wildflowers blooming along roadsides and trails. And after our rainy winter, this spring promises to be spectacular. But it’s not just wildflowers […]

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