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The Texas wine and grape industry is 5th in the UnStates for wine production with over 2 million galproduced each year with a state economic impact of 1.7 Billion Dollars. The number of wineries in the stat

Texas has grown from 40 to 220 in the last 10 yeSource: Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association re(2009).

WineriesTexas currently has 220 commercial wineries; an increasover 300% since 2000. Wine production in Texas in theseven years has grown more than 30% to over 2.3 mgallons, ranking Texas as fifth in the United State

America in wine production.

VineyardsTexas is the site of the first vineyard established in NAmerica by Franciscan priests circa 1662. Texas now

approximately 3,400 acres of family owned vineyard with eight American Viticulture Areas (AVAs).

VarietiesTexas grape growers and wine makers choose to work European as well as non-viniferous, or non-Europgrapevines and fruit. These grapes are more resistanspecific challenges presented by growing condition

Texas.

Texas grapes include Cabernet Sauvignon, ChardonSauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Merlot. Texas wineare also doing great work with grapes such as SangiovSyrah, Riesling, Blanc du Bois and Viognier.

Good things toknow aboutgreat Texas winAs Stephen F. Austin put it in 1821: "Nature seems to have

ntended Texas for a vineyard to supply America with

wines.

n the 1970s, as wines popularity in the United States

urged, researchers rediscovered that Texas had ideal

grape-growing conditions. Research at Texas Tech University,

Texas A&M University and The University of Texas, particularlyexperimental plantings on the Univeristy of Texas land near

Fort Stockton helped the fledgling industry take flight. The

Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association was formed in

976, boosting the industry further. The Texas Department

of Agriculture became involved in 1983, developing marketing

trategy and promoting Texas wines through tastings,

competitions, trade shows and other high-profile events.

The Texas wine industrys growth has been phenomenal,

rom 50,000 gallons bottled in 1982 to more than 2.4 million

gallons today.

Whether you spend a day, a weekend or a week in theTexas wine country, youre in for a great trip of world class

wines, genuine Texas hospitality and a taste of an exciting

agricultural industry that has made Texas the fifth leading

wine producing state in the US.

Texas wineries are as diverse as our landscape. You can

isit boutique cellars tucked away on country roads and

arge wineries that dominate spacious vistas. You may even

ee pheasants land in a vineyard or longhorns ramble a

pasture adjacent to rows of Cabernet vines. If time allows,

pamper yourself at a charming winery bed and breakfast

hat will melt away the stress of fast-lane living.

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1662

The first grapes for making wine were grown in Texas near what is n

Paso by Spanish missionaries.Mid-1800s

German immigrants brought their wine making traditions to the TexaCountry.

1880s

Texan, Thomas Volnsey Munson, a Denison horticultural researchegrape grower, came to the rescue of Frances ailing vines during Eurdevastating phylloxera epidemic. For his outstanding contributionTexas-grown phylloxera-resistant rootstock, Munson was rewaFrances prestigious Chevalier du Merit Agricole in 1888, and his remains one of the most important in viticultural history.

1883

Frank Qualia founded Val Verde Winery in Del Rio, the oldest bonded w

in Texas today.1900

Texas has a thriving wine making industry with 25 wineries in operati

1919

Prohibition forces Texas wineries to close.

1920s-30s

Lots of rural grandmothers continue their own recipes for fruit based wsuch as elderberry and blackberry.

1933

Prohibition is repealed, allowing wine making in Texas on a very smal

1970s

Bobby Smith begins the Springtown vineyards and the Sand Land GGrowers launch operations west of Lubbock, beginning a new generatTexas wine making.

1986

The Texas Hill Country Food and Wine Festival begins, creating a showfor Hill Country Wines.

1986

Llano Estacado Wine earns double gold at the prestigious San FranWine Competition, putting Texas wine in the world spotlight.

1996

Texas Vineyards produced more than 1 million gallons of wine, mTexas the largest wine producer in the nation after California, New Washington and Oregon.

2001

Texas Agricultural Commission Susan Combs and the Legislature creaTexas Wine Marketing Assistance Program.

2004

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo launches its first International Competition.

2005

Texas legislators pass legislation allowing Texas wineries to ship wanywhere in the state.

2006

There are 140 commercial wineries in Texas. More than 40 can be fouthe Texas Hill Country.

2007

Texas has more than 3,700 acres of family-owned vineyards with a

3,200 acres currently producing grapes. Texas has eight district viticuareas.

WineThroughoutTime

PriceQuality Texas wines are available in every price range, so

choose a bottle that is as pleasing to your pocketbook as

t is to your palate.

PreferenceTaste is a personal thing and youll establish your ownpreferences as you become familiar with a variety of wines.

But for a party or dinner, there are guests preferences to

consider. For experienced wine enthusiasts, a full-bodied

Cabernet or Syrah might be a wonderful selection. But for

hose new to wine, the safer choice is a good Pinot Noir,

Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc or Muscat.

PairingThe selection process might be easier if youre looking for

something to pair with dinner. The general rule is whiteswith poultry, fish and highly-flavored foods. Choose reds

or beef, game dishes and heavier meals. And for dessert,

choose a wine thats sweeter than the dish to be served

Port or Riesling are excellent choices.) Remember, rules

were made to be broken. The only important rule is that

you choose a Texas wine that you enjoy.

Texas Winery Listingsf you would like to order your favorite Texas wine, it is now

as simple as contacting the winery with your order and

working out the shipping details.

How to BuyTexas Wines

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Wine BarsFine Wines & Relaxing Atmospheres

Central Texas wine bars run the gamut from oworld ambiance to modern urban style. Look

lots of wine by the glass, wine-savvy servers osomelliers to help you make informed selectio

and liberal samples to help you decide on theperfect wine for your mood.

Aquarelle's Wine Bar06 Rio Grande Street, Austin12/ 479-8117 www.aquarellerestaurant.com

BIN 55555 W. Bitters Road, San Antonio10/496-0555 www.bin555.com

Candlelight011 N. Saint Mary's Street, San Antonio10/738-0099 www.candlelightsa.com

Copa Wine Bar9141 Stone Oak Parkway, San Antonio10/ 495-2672 www.thecopawinebar.com

Cork and Co.08 Congress Avenue, Austin12/474-2675 www.corkandco.com

Cru Wine Barwww.cruawinebar.com

Austin Downtown38 W 2nd Street, Austin 512/472-9463

Northwest Austin located in The Domain1410 Century Oaks Terrace 512/339-9463

DeVine Cafe & Wine Bar67 A Main Plaza, New Braunfels30/626-6131

Fion Wine Pubwww.fionwinepub.com

Bee Cave, Austin11715 FM 2244 Ste. 100 512/263-7988Steiner Ranch, Austin2900 N Quinlan Park Road 512/266-3466Georgetown Winery715 Main Street, Georgetown512/869-8600 www.georgetownwinery.com

The Grove6317 Bee Caves Road, Austin512/ 327-8822 www.grovewinebar.com

House Wine408 Josephine, Austin512/322-5210 www.housewineaustin.com

Lake Travis Winery1501 Ranch Road 620 N, Lakeway512/266-8040 www.dvinewineofaustin.com

Malaga Wine & Tapas Bar440 West 2nd Street, Austin512/ 236-8020 www.malagatapasbar.com

20nine255 E. Basse Rd. Ste 940, San Antonio210/798-9463 www.20ninewine.com

Uncorked900 East 7th Street, Austin512/524-2809 www.uncorkedtastingroom

Vino 1003021 South IH-35, Round Rock512/255-0526 www.vino100roundrock

Vino Vino4119 Guadalupe Street, Austin512/465-9282 www.vinovinotx

Water to Winewww.water2win

Austin North

3300 West Anderson Lane 512/465- 9Austin South4036 South Lamar 512/428-9Fredericksburg228 West Main Street 830/997-9New Braunfels185 S. Seguin Avenue 830/609-9Round Rock2000 S. I-H 35/Sky Ridge Plaza 512/310-9San Antonio16630 San Pedro Avenue 210/344-9

Zinc Champagne & Wine B207 N Presa Street, San Antonio210/ 224-2900 www.zincwine

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