This story appeared first on TRAVEL AND LEISURE. The Texas Hill Country undulates like an emerald ocean racing against the sky. Ancient oaks proffer shade, and at various times of the year, tapestries of wildflowers and cactus blooms fling themselves across the land. The region is dotted with vineyards, orchards, pecan groves, and cattle
This story appeared first on THE STAR TRIBUNE. Taste “Texas in a glass” and take in the Hill Country at Fredericksburg, near Austin. Fredericksburg, Texas, would be worth the trip just to take in the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country in the spring and soak up its German
This story appeared first on SOUTHERN LIVING. Located in the heart of Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg is one of the most romantic places in Texas. Originally founded 175 years ago by German immigrants, Fredericksburg is known for its old world architecture and historic “Sunday Houses,” the charming cottages built by farmers so
Texas has a winery with trend setting facilities that has a “WOW” factor when you drive up to the winery.
As you enter the gates to Augusta Vin Winery from Texas 16, south of Fredericksburg, you travel down a two-lane asphalt road toward what appears to be a well-kept metal building. In reality, this building is the winery where the wines are vinified. The signs continue to direct you down a half mile of asphalt road to the north through well-manicured vineyard blocks of Tannat, Mouvedere, Albarino, Sagrantino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, and other grape varietals to a large, two-story building with a parking lot that is large enough to please any Buc-ee’s fan.
From grape stomping to resting in barrels, the experts in Fredericksburg teach us the long process.
What is Artisan Winemaking? Take a peek behind the scene at Augusta Vin Estate Winery in this edition of Studio 512.
Augusta Vin is a 21 and over only facility.
ADA service animals only.
