The 10 Best Fredericksburg Wine Tours
If you are in the region and fancy sniffing, sipping and swirling some sensational reds, whites and rosés, here are the 10 best Fredericksburg wine tours on which to do so.
The historic city of Fredericksburg is nestled in the scenic Hill Country of Texas. It also happens to be right in the heart of wine country. Yes, Texas has a wine country. Texan wine may not be well known outside of the Lone Star State, but thats just because the locals like to keep it all to themselves.
Cellar Rat Wine Tours
Cellar Rat Wine Tours offers curated wine experiences, for example, food and wine tours, private group tours and behind the scenes tours. Each tour takes in local wineries, breweries and distilleries and can include lunch at a local restaurant. This is a terrific tour whatever your choice of tipple.
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Cellar Rat Wine Tours had already established itself as the most entertaining and knowledgeable wine tour in Central and South Texas, but their passion needed a brand. With a series of social-first digital experiences and a complete digital transformation, we introduced thousands to the irresistible world of Texas Hill Country wine, tripling the brands followers across all of its social channels and increasing revenue by 32% in the first 30 days.
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Texas Grapes Wine And Limousine Tours
Want a more personal, bespoke tour of the Hill Country wineries? Texas Grapes Wine and Limousine Tours will help you plan a tour that suits your tastes and needs. From the comfort of a luxury van or stretch limousine, a knowledgeable guide will take you through the beautiful countryside. Youll visit three local wineries.
Over five hours youll taste stunning wines, learn all about winemaking and the wines of the region and youll have lots of time to relax and enjoy your surroundings.
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A Day In The Life Of A Wine Cellar Rat
Whats it really like to work in the wine business? Is it all glamorous private tastings, fancy lunches, and lush vineyard tours? In most cases, absolutely not. This week, I caught up with former New York Sommelier Christopher Walsh, who made the jump to wine production in 2014.
Today, Walsh works as a cellar hand, the proverbial cellar rat, scurrying between barrels day after day at Easton Wines, a family-owned winery in rural California. Though the term cellar rat often conjures images of dank, moldy European cellars and lots of tasting, the job rarely takes place in a classic underground cellar, and is more likely to involve removing mold than reveling in it. And as Walsh pointed out, theres shockingly little tasting.
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Twl032 Clint Thomas Of Cellar Rat Wine Tours
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In this episode of the Texas Wine Lover Podcast, we sit down and talk shop with Clint Thomas, founder of Cellar Rat Wine Tours. The company has been chauffeuring Texas wine lovers around the Hill Country since 2013, and things are growing steadily day by day. The whole staff at Cellar Rat is pretty unique in what they can offer guests during their trips. The company has several options for unique tours based on the guests preferences, and the type of tour desired. Tune in to find out what makes Cellar Rat stand out from the crowd!
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Georges 290 Wine Tours
A tour with George and his team is great fun. They are so knowledgeable about wine and the region. Youll visit three Hill Country wineries, which may include Kuhlman Cellars, Lost Draw Cellars and William Chris Vineyards and you can have a delicious picnic lunch too.
The short tour is great if you are stuck for time but still want to get a taste, so to speak, of wine country. The premium tour is perfect when you want to enjoy a full day out. But if neither of these fit your needs, you can customise a tour with George.
Absolute Charm Wine Tours
Sit back, relax and let your driver and knowledgeable host take you to some of the most lovely wineries in Fredericksburg. Tours and itineraries are customised and some of the wineries that Absolute Charm Wine Tours visit include Signor Vineyards, Slate Mill Wine Collective, Lost Draw Cellars, Bingham Family Vineyards, Mendelbaum Cellars and Safari Winery.
At each winery, youll taste up to six of their most popular wines whilst learning about each vintage. After your tasting, youll have time to soak up the beautiful Hill Country scenery.
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Estoy Aqui + Poco Loco
We got a little crazy with these unique blends but, they both stay true to our love of easy-drinking reds. Porch pounders, if you will. Perfect pairing with pizza, pastas, popcorn and BBQ. In the hotter months, a slight chill will make these refreshing and smooth drinking.
2019 Estoy Aqui blend:
60% Mourvédre + 20% Zinfandel from the Timmons Family Estate + 20% Syrah from Hoss Fly Vineyards
170 cases produced
2019 Poco Loco blend:
40% Sangiovese from Alta Loma Vineyards + 40% Merlot from Paka Vineyard + 20% Zinfandel from the Timmons Family Estate
170 cases produced
25% Cinsault95 cases produced
You might call us a little crazy but we think being a little crazy is a beautiful thing!
The latest Cellar Rat red blend POCO LOCO is ready for your glass. Its another easy-drinking red blend that pairs perfectly with your favorite tacos or Tex Mex dish.
Like all Cellar Rat wine, POCO LOCO is made with 100% Texas fruit. Its a blend of 50% Sangiovese from Alta Loma Vineyards + 25% Counoise + 25% Cinsault, both from Farmhouse Vineyards. This blend of grapes is not very common, which is why it may seem a little crazy.
What weve created is a blend that is fruit-driven, great with and without food, dry, drinkable red.
Cellar Rats Wine Club
Are you tired of getting wine shipped to you that you dont want? We believe a wine club should give you the opportunity to try new wines, but not force them on you! Our wine program is a little different.
We do not automatically ship any wine to you you buy/order whatever wine you want and once you purchase a total of 12 bottles in a calendar year, you are automatically a wine club member. We know that with so many choices for great wine, this is a big deal. So, a little recognition is in order!
Being a Cellar Rat entitles you to discounts on wine and merchandise!· 20% on bottles, 30% on cases in the Kirkland Tasting Room and Online· 10% on glass pours in the Kirkland Tasting Room· 10% on merchandise
Free tastings at the Kirkland Tasting Room for you and up to 3 friends!Early releases access to new wines!Special offers and events just for Northwest Cellars Cellar Rats!
Youll also receive our new knit caps available in your choice of light blue and/or grey featuring a stitched Cellar Rat badge and embroidered with our motto!
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Recent Custom Wine label
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What To Expect
Varying Temperatures
It is Texas, afterall. However, some tasting rooms are kept at cool temperatures throughout the year. We recommend wearing layers so youre comfortable along the way.
Standing Tastings
Not all tasting experiences require guests to stand however, some are so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes, just in case.
Punctuality
Because we make appointments and arrangements in advance in order to receive the highest level of experience, we will adhere to a set schedule. Out of respect for the wineries and other guests, punctuality for your scheduled pickup time is paramount to keep us on track.
Behavior
We want to ensure your time with us is a great memory, not a fuzzy one. We also want to show the utmost respect to our friends at the places we visit. If anyone in your group is asked to leave, is cut-off or is disrupting our other tour guests we will conclude your time with us and youll be responsible for finding a ride to your pickup destination.
Were not a party bus
We want to ensure everyone in the tour group gets the best experience possible. Although we take having fun very seriously, we will not allow any open alcohol in our vehicles.
