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Vineyards and Wineries near Lakeway
The moderate Central Texas weather is an ideal environment for many varieties of grapes. The mild winters and warm summers provide the perfect combination of the elements needed to produce the ripe and juicy fruit. These vineyards and wineries are a short drive from downtown Austin and provide visitors with the opportunity to enjoy amazing views of the glorious Texas Hill Country as they taste remarkable local wines. If you're fortunate enough to live in the elegant Spanish Oaks community, these vineyards are almost in your own backyard. If you're thinking about buying one of the new Austin luxury homes, take the time to visit one of these local attractions as you're driving around the area. It's a great introduction to the laid-back lifestyle, which is so prevalent in this part of the country. Sit back, raise a glass and soak in the ambience.
Spicewood Vineyards
Spicewood Vineyards is located west of Lakeway on Burnet County Road in Spicewood. This delightful vineyard, which began its operations in 1992, is home to a number of award-winning wines. Over the years, the business has grown and the original facility is now used as housing for the seasonal workers. The owners completed a new two-story building in 1999; the upstairs level contains a wine tasting room and is an ideal location for special events. The wine is made on the first floor, and the winery has the capacity to produce 5,000 cases of wine. The facility is larger than it appears since more than 400 barrels can fit into an underground storage room. This is a great place to spend an afternoon with friends sampling wines while you enjoy a cheese plate.
Stone House Vineyards
Stone House Vineyards is another beautiful vineyard in Spicewood. The seven acres of vines are planted on a bluff with spectacular views of Lake Travis. The name of the winery is derived from the limestone building that houses the operation, which specializes in producing Australian varietals. The tasting room and winery are open to the public from Thursday – Sunday or by appointment. Events are held throughout the year at this romantic location, and discount pricing is available to wine club members.
Flat Creek Estate
Flat Creek Estate is an 80-acre winery and vineyard located north of Lakeway in Marble Falls. The tasting room is open every day except Monday, and you can order lunch in the bistro to accompany your favorite wine. The weekend brunch is popular with the locals, and the estate hosts special events when the chefs create a multi-course dinner that complements the wine. The first grapes were planted in 2000, and the buildings were completed in 2001. Ever since then, production and recognition have continued to grow.
Driftwood Estate Vineyards
Driftwood Estate Vineyards is a 20-acre site a few miles south of Lakeway in Driftwood. The public can enjoy wine tasting every day of the week, and active-duty military receive a 10 percent discount on wine purchases and benefit from free tasting sessions. This lovely facility opened its doors to the public in 2003, and it now produces more than 5,000 cases of wine a year. The owners invite you to bring your own lunch and eat in the pavilion or under the oak trees at one of the picnic tables.
D'Vine Wine
You can find D'Vine Wine in the Oak Grove Plaza in Lakeway. Grapes are imported from around the world, and the wine is mixed and bottled onsite and stored in optimum conditions. The winemakers also work with members of the public and commercial establishments that want to create their own label. The first step is to sample a variety of stock wines until you find the ones that you like the most. Then you work alongside the masters to create a unique blend that best suits your palate. Next, you design a custom label, the wine ferments for 12-16 weeks and is bottled, labeled and corked when the time is right. This is great fun for friends to do together, and your private-label bottles make unique and unexpected gifts that are suitable for any occasion. The wine makers also work with restaurants and other types of businesses that are interested in promoting their own private label.
Water 2 Wine
Water 2 Wine is another custom winery and is located east of Lakeway on West Anderson Lane in Austin. The operation at this winery is similar to that of D'Vine Wine, although Water 2 Wine imports grapes from 13 countries, and the fermentation time for your own label is a quick six weeks.
