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REAL TEXAS WINE
Discover Texas Winemaking
Texas wine is delicious and diverse, thanks to the state’s varied climate, soil, and topography. From bold reds to crisp whites, there is a Texas wine for everyone. And with prices that are competitive, there is no reason not to try a bottle.
The history of Texas wine making and grape growing is important because it tells the story of the state’s diverse winemaking culture. From the early days of Spanish missionaries planting grapes in the 1600s to the modern era of award-winning wineries, Texas wine has come a long way.
Visiting a Texas winery or vineyard is a great way to spend a day with friends or family. It’s also a great way to learn about Texas wine and support local businesses. So what are you waiting for? Start exploring Texas wine today!
Texas Wine by the Numbers
Texas has a long history of producing wine.
600+
Wine Producers
14,000
Vineyard Acres Planted
5th
Wine Producing State
$24B+
Total Economic Impact
136,700
Jobs Supported
2.64M
Annual Visits to Wineries
Wine Regions of Texas
Texas is home to eight AVAs, or American Viticultural Areas. These regions are defined by their unique climate, soil, and topography, which all contribute to the flavor profile of the wines produced there.
“What’s coming out of Texas these days is amazingly good. The wines we’re producing can stand up on the world stage and hold their own. The Mediterranean-style grape varieties that have been embraced are flourishing. Wines like the viognier and the marsanne roussanne have won international competitions and are absolutely stunning.”
— Guy Stout, Master Sommelier (The Dallas Morning News)
Texas Wine News
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100% Texas wines show up big at Texsom
Blog contributed by Kelsey Kramer, Director of Education, Hill Country Wine Academy Photo credit: TEXSOM and Ahna Hubnik On Monday, February 17, Texas Wine Growers hosted the lunchtime presentation for the TEXSOM Awards judges. Around 100 professionals are invited to judge each year, or alternatively come from multiple states just to volunteer. These same taste-makers…
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The Next Frontier for Texas Wine: Sustainability, Innovation, and Expansion in 2025
Blog contributed by Zinn Brown, Tasting Room Manager, William Chris Vineyards and Proud Advocate Member of Texas Wine Growers As a seasoned wine professional and an Advocate Member of Texas Wine Growers, I’ve had the privilege of watching the Texas wine industry evolve into a thriving community of passionate growers, innovative winemakers, and devoted consumers.…
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What is a Tasting Room?
Blog contributed by Kristen Nelson, Co-owner and General Manager of Ab Astris Winery, Member of Texas Wine Growers One question that frequently comes up in the tasting room is, “Where do you get your grapes from?” While I am not here to write a piece about truth in labeling, I do think an important distinction…
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2024 in Action: Cheers to an Incredible Year with Texas Wine Growers
Blog contributed by Valerie Elkins, Executive Director of Texas Wine Growers, Co-Founder of Texas Wine Auction, Co-Founder of Grafted and Managing Director of William Chris Wine Company It’s funny how a year can go by so quickly! I am sure we all say things like that from time to time, right? Where did the time…
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Harvest and Growing Season Recap
Blog contributed by Tate Gregory, William Chris Wine Company and current Board Member Texas Wine Growers As we settle into the (exceedingly warm so far) Fall here in Texas, growers and winemakers are taking a step back to recuperate following another vintage. Yes, there are tasks to do: bottling and topping in the winery, spreading…
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A Day in the Life of a Winery Owner
Blog contributed by Blake DeBerry, Torr Na Lochs Vineyard & Winery; Past President and current Board Member Texas Wine Growers; Vice President Texas Hill Country Wineries Association As Fall is upon us everyone in Texas is waiting for that first fresh cool day to get out and about. For those Texans who love wine nothing…
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Permits, Permissions, and Promotions
Dallas Wine Chick
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“Roadmap to Sustainability in Texas Wine”: An overview and invitation
Blog contributed by Colleen C. Myles, Ph.D. Professor Texas State University What is sustainability? What is sustainability in wine? What is sustainability in Texas wine? These are the questions a small but dedicated group of Texas wine growers and winemakers have been asking for over a year now (and indeed man of them much longer,…
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Texas Hospitality is as Big as All Get-Out
Blog contributed by Bryan Chagoly, Sandy Road Vineyards Howdy y’all! My name is Bryan Chagoly, and my family grows award-winning 100% Texas wine at Sandy Road Vineyards in the Texas Hill Country near Hye, Texas. If you have never been out to the Texas Hill Country to experience Texas wine and Texas hospitality, then I…
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Out-of-state wineries are illegally sending vino to Texans
Dallas Morning News
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