This EVERYTHING TEXAS #10 will recognize The Texas Hill Country Wine Trail schedule of events that will give you the opportunity to visit some historic areas, see some beautiful wildflowers and taste some Texas wines made right here in The Texas Hill Country in our Great State of Texas. I am familiar with the Sister Creek Winery & Vineyards so enjoy the history of Sisterdale. If you ever have the opportunity be sure to stop in at Sister Creek Winery. Each winery on the list has much history. Make this a full day outing.
SISTER CREEK - STOP IN FOR A WINE TASTING
Award Winning Texas Wines
Since 1988
Since 1988, Sister Creek Vineyards has been located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country in Sisterdale, Texas (Pop. 25). Bordeaux and Burgundy wine making techniques are employed to produce our Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot wines. These traditional wines are aged in 60 gallon oak barrels for up to three years. In combination with our barrel aging, minimal filtration methods are incorporated so the wines will retain their fullest flavors. In addition to these wines an Italian style Muscat Canelli is also produced. The winery is located between the cypress lined East and West Sister Creeks in a restored 1885 cotton gin.
History: A Brief History of Sisterdale
The Second Oldest Town in the Beautiful Texas Hill Country
History of Sisterdale,TX 
Sisterdale is located in a quite valley between the East and West Sister Creeks, just north of the Guadalupe River. Founded by Captain Nicholas Zink in 1847, just two short years after Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels settled the town of New Braunfels.
Sisterdale was soon populated with a group of German "free thinkers" who were disillusioned after the failed European Revolution of 1848. Upon arrival, the settlers soon chopped down most of the cypress trees that lined both Sister Creeks for furniture, cabinet making, and home construction...however, it was farming that consumed most of their time. These gentleman farmers thought they would be able to farm part of the day and spend the studying Latin, literature, poetry and music. Most had never farmed before moving to Sisterdale and the few that had quickly realized that the farming conditions varied greatly from their homeland. So, their idyllic vision of studying the arts and farming was soon dashed as the realities of frontier life settled in.
Sisterdale continued to grow and in 1850 Dr. Ernst Kapp and Dr. Rudolph Wipprecht settled here from Germany. Dr. Kapp established the Hydropathic Institute in Sisterdale, which promoted cures with mineral waters. The Comfort Museum displays a Hermann Lunkwitz lithograph illustrating the water curing process. Dr. Kapp later moved and became the first professor of languages at Texas A&M University.
Recently, a University of Chicago professor was researching his ancestors from the Sisterdale area and discovered a historical publication indicating that vineyards were planted in Sisterdale around the 1860's. Additional research indicated that the small limestone building adjacent to the winery was probably the site of the first permanent home in Sisterdale.
The 1885 cotton gin, which currently houses Sister Creek Vineyards, was in operation until 1927. A boll-weevil infestation in the mid-20's devasted the farmers and eventually forced the closing of the cotton gin.
The Sisterdale Valley Historic District has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1975.
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Sister Creek Winery is located just North of Boerne, Texas...http://sisterdalevineyards.com
Wine & Wildflower Trail Calendar of Events
April 4-6 & April 11-13 2008
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You're welcome anytime, but there are five special Trail Events planned throughout the year to enhance your Hill Country Winery experience. In anticipation, wineries will host tastings of newly released wines, and wine and food pairings, seminars, demonstrations and tours. Come and meet the vintners as you tour and taste. Enjoy the Hill Country artists, musicians, crafters, chefs and entertainers of all kinds featured at the wineries during the Trail Events.
All the trails are self-guided driving tours to be enjoyed at your leisure. Some wineries charge to taste during non-ticketed events. Consult the individual websites for charges.
NOTE: Dates of Trail Events vary from year to year so consult our website for exact dates and times. Tickets for events are limited and most events sell out. Trail Event participation does require a ticket (except for the Wine and Wildflower Trail), so register early! Of course, you may still visit and enjoy the wineries during the Trail Events without registering....sample the wines, tour the wineries as available, visit tasting rooms, sip wine on patios and discover the charm of the Texas Wine Country.
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2008 Wine and Wildflower Trail • Apr 4-6 & 11-13
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Follow the "Wine & Wildflower Trail" through the Texas Wine Country in its finest hour. Enjoy the spectacular vistas along with the wines born among the bluebonnets, don't forget your camera, maybe a picnic basket and a few friends. Linger on patios overlooking vineyards while enjoying a picnic with a glass of wine and take in the scenery of vineyards and flowers. Spring in the Texas Hill Country makes one glad to be alive.
There is no charge for this trail event and no tickets are required. All the trails are self-guided driving tours to be enjoyed at leisure. Come and bring the masses preparing to experience ALL that accompanies fine wine in the Texas Hill Country.
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Wine & Wildflower Events Calendar
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Trail Map April 4-6 & April 11-13
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Becker Vineyards
· (830) 644-2681
Join us in celebrating Spring in the Texas Hill Country! Becker Vineyards' will be releasing the 2005 Becker Vineyards' Syrah. Fine cheeses will also be for sale to enjoy with wine by the glass on the Winery Verandah. Musicians will be playing festive music. On weekends, Becker Vineyards also has their Winery Verandah bar open to accommodate larger crowds. This event is complimentary. Tours of the winery/wine cellar are also available. For groups of 15 or more, please call for reservations. Business Hours: Saturday 10-6; Sundays Noon-6. Contact: 830-644-2681 or www.beckervineyards.com.
www.beckervineyards.com
Chisholm Trail Winery
· (830) 990-CORK
Celebrate Spring with the fresh air and a picnic lunch by Spring Creek or on our patio. We have recently released two new premium red wines. Diablo is 70% Syrah and 30% Lenoir. It is dry and spicy, but with smooth and mellow tannins, woody aroma with tastes of black plum and white pepper. Lil's Red Satin is a Cabernet Sauvignon. Dry and rich with ripe flavors of pomegranate, black cherry and blackberries. There will be cheese trays available for purchase. Come and bring friends to the beautiful country setting of Chisholm Trail Winery.
www.chisholmtrailwinery.com
Driftwood Vineyards
· (512) 692-6229
After a day of driving to view the beautiful wildflowers, stop by Driftwood Vineyards for an amazing sunset over the vineyard. Both Saturdays, April 5th & 12th, we will be staying open until 8 pm, so you can share the stunning sunset with your special someone. Pat McCann will be playing from 6-8 PM and we will have appetizers available for sale. Driftwood Vineyards wants to celebrate Spring with you by offering our 2006 Merlot for only $20 per bottle. This lovely Merlot has plush fruit flavors of black cherry and blackberry. It has wonderful silky tannins with a smooth lingering finish. Come experience the charm and beauty of the Texas Hill Country!
www.driftwoodvineyards.com
Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
· (830) 885-4121
Wine and Cheese Bonanza. Nothing pairs better than wine and cheese. Of course, no one would have ever paired a European or Spanish cheese with a Texas-Style wine - except us! Sample six cheeses from around the world with with six different wines, including our Reserves and Estate Port. As an added bonus, you will enjoy a tour of the winery and vineyard with the owner, Franklin Houser. Enjoy the scenic route coming and going, and while your at it, take a few snapshots of your family and friends enjoying the best wines Texas has to offer. Saturday, April 12th and Sunday, April 13th; 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. $35 per person. (additional wine discounts will be offered to all Wine and Cheese registrants). If you can't make the bonanza, then bring your own picnic and find that perfect spot under the shade of a oak tree to sip your favorite Dry Comal Creek wine and enjoy the good life.
www.drycomalcreek.com
Fall Creek Vineyards
· (325) 379-5361
Celebrate the season of glorious wildflowers with the beautiful "Wine & Wildflowers Lunch" at Fall Creek Vineyards on both Saturday, April 5th and Saturday, April 12th, 2008. Our Chef has planned a luscious picnic boxed lunch paired with wine for this memorable occasion on the winery courtyard surrounded by verdant vineyards and radiant wildflowers. The enticing seated luncheon will be appointed with the iridescent color of blooming wildflowers and music to compliment the serene setting. Make your reservation at $25.00/person, inclusive of food and wine, for lunch served from 11:30am to 1:30pm, by calling (325) 379-5361 or visit www.fcv.com for more information. To further tease your palate, all sorts of delectable edibles from our Gourmet Food Section will be offered throughout Trail Weekends, April 4-6 and April 11-13 for your sampling pleasure: pumpkin seed crackers, fondue bites,
www.fcv.com
Flat Creek Estate
· (512) 267-6310
Wildflower and Wine Dinner & Spring Blessing. Join us for an evening of great wine, delicious food and beautiful wildflowers to celebrate Spring in Texas! The evening will begin at 7:00pm on April 12 with our Annual Spring Blessing while you enjoy appetizers and a glass of wine. A gourmet, three-course meal will be served paired perfectly with Flat Creek Estate wines and the flowers of the season to compliment both. General reservations $85/person + tax. Limited seating available. Please call to make your reservations by April 2 at 512-267-6310. Reservations are transferrable, but non-refundable.
www.flatcreekestate.com
Flat Creek Estate
· (512) 267-6310
We invite you to stop by and visit the picturesque Flat Creek Estate during the Wine and Wildflower Trail. During both weekends we will be featuring our 2007 Pinot Grigio and brand new Sparkling Raspberry. Once in a blue moon you may notice a little pinking color in your Pinot Grigio...when we think pink we think of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. $0.25 from each bottle sold will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Austin. Enjoy a taste of the Sparkling Raspberry paired to perfection with a delicious treat. Spend some time at Flat Creek, tasting, sipping a glass of wine on the porch with a Diva cheese plate and just enjoying the beautiful Texas scenery.
www.flatcreekestate.com
Fredericksburg Winery
· (830) 990-8747
See our "Wildflower Series" of labels - featuring wildflowers indigenous to the Hill Country and try the wines behind the labels. Also view the "Wildflower" Art Exhibit, see cooking demonstrations and samples to compliment the wines. We have 15 wines for tasting including Port and Late Harvest Wines.
www.fbgwinery.com
Grape Creek Vineyards
· (830) 644-2710
THREE (3)NEW RELEASES FOR THE WINE AND WILDFLOWER TRAIL:OUR FLAGSHIP WINE, CABERNET TROIS(2006), TEXAS VIOGNIER(2007) AND A NEW BLACK LABEL WINE, CABERNET /SYRAH(2006). Come and enjoy our wines and experience "Tuscany in the Texas Hill Country" at our Italian Villa tasting room. The weekends of the Wine and Wildflower Trail you will have the opportunity to taste the best Texas wine(we voted) and sample some of the foods from our Italian Picnic Market. Tomato Pesto with Bellissimo, chocolate with Port and other tastings Music and food demos will be available, call the winery for more information. Planning an event? Take a look at our new event center facility. Please bring good spirits and we will provide you good times.
www.grapecreek.com
McReynolds Winery
· (830) 825-3544
Meander along the scenic roads of Northern Blanco and Southern Burnet Counties during the Wine and Wildflower Trails. Then join us in our new tasting room to celebrate with McReynolds Wines. Cheese and fruit plates will be available for sale.
www.mcreynoldswines.com
Sister Creek Vineyards
· (830) 324-6704
Spring is a wonderful time to rediscover the Texas Hill Country and enjoy the finest wines Texas has to offer. So get off the interstate and enjoy the crisp blue skies, wildflower filled meadows and cypress lined creeks of Sisterdale this season. Sample our robust reds and sweet whites, while savoring our cab brownies and other goodies and don't forget to ask for your free packet of wildflower seeds just for stopping by, a tiny piece of the hill country from us to you.
www.sistercreekvineyards.com
Spicewood Vineyards
· (830) 693-5328
You'll not soon forget the drive through the fields of wildflowers on your way to Spicewood Vineyards... or our wines. Come out and sample our new wines and especially our ever popular Bluebonnet Blush. It's perfect for enjoying the spring weather and all the colors of the Texas Hill Country. April 5th we will celebrate the release of our Estate Cabernet Claret with an old fashioned pig roast that promises great fun, food, music, and wine. Tickets will be on sale soon. Call us for more information.
www.spicewoodvineyards.com
Texas Hills Vineyard
· (830) 868-2321
Enjoy the freshness of spring and the beauty of the Hill Country in bloom at Texas Hills Vineyard's celebration of the 2008 Wine & Wildflower trail. Take a hayride through the vineyard and see the new growth on the vines while learning about the winemaking process from planting to bottling. Receive a packet of wildflower seeds to plant in your garden. Relax on the patio with a glass of wine and a selection of cheeses while taking in the view of the blossoming vineyard.
www.texashillsvineyard.com
Texas Legato Winery
· (512) 556-9600
The 2006 November rains have set up excellent conditions for a beautiful picture opportunity. We have a barrel set in the bluebonnets to pose with for a great picture. We will be releasing the 2007 Sweet Surrender, a wine made this year from California Merlot grapes. The fermentation stopped naturally leaving a 2.4 percent residual sugar. It was aged in stainless steel with oak staves for just a light hint of oak. I think you will like it.
www.texaslegato.com
BE SURE TO TAKE SOME PICTURES OF THE BEAUTIFUL WILDFLOWERS THAT SHOULD BE IN FULL BLOOM
Wine and  Wildflower
TRAIL EVENTS APRIL 4-6 & 11-13
GOD BLESS TEXAS
If you are moving to this area and looking for a Home Inspector, please call Carl Winters, Complete Inspection Service. License #3630 (TREC) Advanced Inspector since 1994...830-660-0131.
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