You may consider a Winery for your wedding
If you're looking for some wine inspiration for your wedding reception, you might want to check out some of the amazing wineries in Central Texas. Whether you prefer reds, whites, or rosés, you'll find something to suit your taste and budget in this region. Here are five wineries that I recommend visiting and sampling their wines.
Top 5 Winery for Weddings
Fall Creek Vineyards
This winery is located in Driftwood, just 25 minutes from Austin. It produces award-winning wines, such as Tempranillo, Chardonnay, and Meritus, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. You can enjoy your wine in front of a cozy fireplace or by the pool, and pair it with some snacks from their "wine bites" menu. They also have a wine club that offers discounts and exclusive events.
Torre di Pietra Vineyards:
This winery is situated amid rolling hills in Fredericksburg, and features several outdoor seating areas overlooking the vineyards. They specialize in Malbec, Black Spanish, Petit Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon wines, and offer tastings seven days a week. They also host live music on a regular basis, and have a gift shop where you can buy wine accessories and souvenirs.
Becker Vineyards
This winery is located on 46 acres of land in Stonewall, and is known for its Bordeaux and Burgundy varietals. Their wines have been served at the White House, and their Provencal wine won a double gold medal and best rosé at the San Francisco International Wine Competition in 2014. You can visit their tasting room, which is decorated with antiques and a stone fireplace, or enjoy their lavender fields in April and May. They also have a wine club that offers free tastings and discounts.
- Alamosa Wine Cellars
This winery is located in Bend, and produces wines that are suited for warm climates, such as Verdelho and Graciano. They emphasize gentle processing and preserving the natural flavors of the grapes. Their El Guapo wine was named one of the Top 5 Texas Tempranillos by Texas Monthly magazine. You can sip your wine on their spacious veranda, or learn more about wine making at their Wine 101 tasting. They also have a wine club that offers free shipping and invitations to special events.
Pedernales Cellars
This winery is a family-owned boutique winery in Stonewall, and is known for its Tempranillo and Viognier wines. They use sustainable practices and handcraft their wines with minimal intervention. You can taste their wines at their tasting room, which has a panoramic view of the Texas Hill Country, or join their wine club which offers exclusive access to limited-production wines and discounts.
These are just some of the wineries that you can find in Central Texas. There are many more to explore and enjoy, so don't hesitate to plan a trip to this region and discover the diversity and quality of Texas wines.
How many bottles of wine would you need for a wedding there we go with 200 guesses.
Each guest drinks about half a bottle of wine on average, and if you want to have some extra bottles just in case, you would need about 120 bottles of wine for a wedding with 200 guests. Of course, this depends on the type of wine, the duration of the reception, and the preferences of your guests, so you might want to adjust this number accordingly.
- If your event lasts 3-4 hours, you might need around 100 bottles of wine
- For a longer event, say 4-6 hours, you might need approximately 120-140 bottles of wine.
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