Our first destination was Texas Hills Vineyard in Johnson City.
This winery is easy to reach. Not far off of Highway 290/281. Near LBJ and Pedernales State Parks.
We liked the facility. Not too big, not too small. Even though it's not far from the throng of wine tasting rooms around Fredricksburg, it's far enough way from the Fredricksburg crowd. 4 non-premium tastes were free. 4 premium tastes were an additional $5.
Some wineries have places to sit outside and enjoy a glass of wine and maybe a picnic lunch. They do have picnic tables. Not as picturesque as other places.
Overall we liked their wines. We particularly liked the 2005 Syrah. Light but has character. The 2005 Kick-butt Cab has nice spice notes. I also liked the Toro de Tejas, a Temparnillo variety wine.
We bought a bottle of the 2005 Syrah to enjoy with cheese that we brought with us sitting on their outside picnic tables.
Is it worth it: sure. A good location to start off if you're heading toward Fredricksburg for a winery trip.
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One addition: The person on staff pointed us to a newer winery: Pedernales Cellers. That's our next post! -- thanks to the staff person.
Yes I agree w/Mr. Wine Traveler that the 2005 Syrah is particularly tasty & deserves a little more description. The aroma is akin to what you may find as you enter an antique store - or - Grandma's attic! Mothballs come to mind. It is a distinctive, complex wine that I would pair with a bison burger, pungent cheese, or simply sip alone.
Mamaw's attic smells like wine? or is it that the wine smells like Mamaw's attic?
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