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Tyler Area Breweries and Wineries
The Breweries
True Vine Brewing Company
The True Vine Brewing Company is a local Tyler craft brewery owned by Ryan and Traci Dixon, and producing a variety of unique and flavorful beers. On weekends and holidays visitors can also enjoy a variety of tood trucks and live music. The brewery offers guided tours with behind-the-scenes views of the brewing process. Beer tastings are provided, and also available are wines and non-alcoholic beverages. For more information: True Vine Brewing Company website or on Facebook |
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ETX Brewing Company
ETX Brewing Company is a family-owned microbrewery located just "Off the Square" in downtown Tyler, owned by Matt, Brian, and Annie Gilstrap. It was opened in January of 2017, starting with the lower taproom. Crafted with passion and skill, their beers stand out, offering a variety of flavors that excite taste buds. From smooth lagers to bold ales, their diverse lineup caters to all beer lovers. ETX also offers a variety of food, including sandwiches, nachos, wings, grilled chicken, soups, salads, burgers, desserts, and much more. For more information: ETX Brewery website or on Facebook |
Vineyards and Wineries in East Texas
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There are over 500 wineries in Texas, ranging from small producers who concentrate on tourism for the majority of their sales to large wineries who support state, national and international markets.
Texas is the site of the first vineyard established in North America by Franciscan priests about 1662. As the fifth-largest wine producing state in the U.S., Texas’ sunny, dry climate is ideal for wine production.
Today, Texas has over 4,000 acres of producing vineyard farmland, from East Texas to North Texas to the Hill Country near Austin. The state is home to over 42 members of theVitis grape vine family with 15 being native to the state.
East Texas offers a wide variety of wineries and vineyards for residents and visitors alike! The varied topography of East Texas offers vintners ideal locales for the growing and harvesting of grapes.
When you are touring Tyler or other East Texas areas, there are lots of wineries and vineyards to explore and enjoy!
Tyler Area Vineyards
Kiepersol
On the grounds of Kiepersol Enterprise are a complete range of activities, facilities and services. Included is the Kiepersol Estates Vineyard and Winery, The Distillery at Kiepersol, the Celebration Center, Kiepersol B&B, and KE Bushman's RV Camp. In October is the popular Kiepersol Harvest Festival & Grape Stomp. Guided tours of the winery are available year-round. The beautiful Winery Tasting Room overlooks the vineyards. For more information: Website or on Facebook |
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Pelle Legna
Pelle Legna is a vineyard and winery near Tyler owned by Dawn and Harry Leatherwood. The name of the winery, Pelle Legna, is Italian for “leather wood,” their last name. On their 1,500 acre cattle ranch, Rio Neches Ranch, Dawn first planted eight acres of vineyard in 2007. With later plantings, there are now 9.5 acres of vines. Their wine is one of a handful of Texas wineries that is 100% estate grown and hand crafted. They invite you to come out and experience Pelle Legna Vineyards as their guests, and enjoy their wine tasting. For more information: Website or on Facebook |
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Moody Family Wines
Moody Family Wines (formerly M6) is a winery, tasting room and gift shop located in downtown Bullard. Their gift shop compliments the tasting room by offering wine-related accessories and specialty items. Visitors can also see a unique selection of furnishings made from re-purposed wine barrels. These creations are handmade by local craftsmen. For more information: Website or on Facebook |
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Fairhaven Vineyards
Located in the heart of the pristine forests of the Sabine River Valley of East Texas, Fairhaven Vineyards has seen exponential growth from 2004 to the present and now includes over 11 acres of established vines. Surrounded by the verdant hills of East Texas, flowing with pure, sweet water, adorned with wildflowers, and blessed with a wealth of wildlife, the Fairhaven vineyard has become a statement in the art of terroir. Join them for wine tasting and visit their vine nurseries. For more information: Website |
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Enoch's Stomp Vineyard & Winery
Enoch’s Stomp sits upon 90 acres of beautiful rolling hills in Harleton, Texas. The grounds include 12 acres of several grape vine varietals, the winery, restaurant and tasting room. Since its inception, Enoch's Stomp has accumulated over 110 medals, the majority belonging to its signature white wine, Blanc DuBois. Tours of the property and winery are offered by reservation. In Tyler, be sure to visit Enoch's Wine & Coffee House located at 3979 University Boulevard. For more information: Enoch's Stomp Website and Facebook |
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Green Goat Winery & Vineyard
Green Goat Winery & Vineyard features locally grown grapes and custom wines by winemakers Rip and Cindy Cunningham. The winery and tasting room are open on Fridays and Saturdays. For more information: Green Goat Winery Website |
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Rowdy Creek Ranch Vineyards
Rowdy Creek Ranch is a winery, and a weekend or retreat getaway in the heart of East Texas! Nestled in the rolling hills of Gilmer, Texas, Rowdy Creek Ranch offers 450 beautiful acres of piney woods to explore, fish, enjoy a glass of wine by the fire, or simply relax surrounded by Rowdy Creek’s beautiful ranch setting. It offers wine tasting, weekend retreats, glamping in vintage trailers, a stocked fish pond, and more, nestled on acres of woods and fields. From its estate vineyard, Rowdy Creek Ranch takes pride in harvesting and producing award-winning Blanc du Bois wines. Italian vats and beautiful oak barrels encompass the production facility. Want a tour or private tasting with our vintner? They are available by appointment. Call today to schedule. For more information: Rowdy Creek Ranch Website and Facebook Page |
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Tara Vineyard & Winery
Tara Vineyard & Winery, the oldest winery in Henderson County, is owned and operated by the Pierce family. Check their website for opening times for the winery, tasting room, and grill. Nestled in among the vineyard is the Tara Inn housed in the historic Murchison home, constructed in the 1880s and relocated from downtown Athens and open for overnight guests. For more information: Tara Vineyard & Winery Website and Facebook |
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