Events

The Texas Wine Journal is proud to present Texas Wine Talk & Tasting, a Texas vs. The World® roadshow. Join us for an interactive and educational tasting and talk followed by a mixer with Texas wine producers, the Journal and other Lone Star wine lovers.

If Texas and wine hold equal parts of your heart, you’ll love this intimate tasting event. Experience a blind tasting of four Texas Wine Journal top-rated wines up against four world wines along with a talk about the regions, grapes and people moving Texas wine forward.

Don’t miss out! Tickets are $25 and ONLY 25 tickets are available per event. Get yours before they’re gone – 100% of the proceeds benefits the mission of the Texas Wine Journal.

The Texas Wine and Food Consortium Inc. is a Texas nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate consumers, producers, distributors and retailers about Texas wines and wine and food culture. It’s signature program, the Texas Wine Journal, builds awareness for Texas wines through independent, credible and objective ratings, comprehensive reports, and consumer and trade events.

Journal ratings are based on tastings by a panel of judges . All wines are tasted under single blind conditions and organized based on peer group (meaning that the same types of wines are tasted against each other and the producers’ names are not known). Price is also not a known factor when the panel meets.

The Gruene Music & Wine Fest began as a one day event in 1986 with the purpose of promoting Texas and Americana music in a fun and relaxed setting while raising funds for the United Way of Comal County. Over the years, it has become a four day celebration not only of Texas and Americana music, but also a celebration of Texas, German and New World wines, specialty beer, food and handcrafted items.

The event continues to grow each year. In recent years, we have been able to expand the “Texas Tastings & Tunes” event on Saturday to include over 40 wine & food producers for tastings and ‘Le Cordon Gruene’ food alley. To further enhance Sunday’s “Texas-Style Musicfest”, we’ve added a Specialty Beer Tasting event, a second stage and the big game on a big screen TV’s. A Craft Market has also been added to both Saturday and Sunday events. In 2010, we added an entirely new “Not From Texas” kickoff event taking place on Thursday and featuring German and New World wines, live music and “Not From Texas” door prizes!

12 – 6 p.m. on the grounds of The Grapevine

LIVE MUSIC on Two Stages

90+ TEXAS WINES FOR TASTING

TASTY FOOD
in “Le Cordon Gruene” Food Alley

Handmade Wine Accessories & Gift Market

Capacity Limited – Advance Tickets Recommended.
21+ ONLY EVENT!
No one under 21 will be admitted.
$TBA in advance / $TBA at the door
Ticket includes a Gruene Music & Wine Fest Souvenir Wine Glass and Five Wine Tasting Tickets.

Shorten your time in line by purchasing tickets in advance. Receive your wristbands as early as 10am at the main ticket entrance across from Gruene Hall. Each ticket holder must be present and provide valid 21+ ID. If using the “print at home” option, make sure to print your tickets to show at the door.

RAIN OR SHINE

• Bell Springs Winery
• Blue Lotus Winery
• Brennan Vineyards
• Copper Star Cellars
• Dry Comal Creek
• Fawncrest Vineyard
• Fiesta Winery
• Flat Creek Estate
• Georgetown Winery
• Grape Creek Vineyards
• Haak Vineyards
• Landon Winery
• Llano Estacado Winery
• Marker Cellars Family Winery
• McPherson Cellars
• Messina Hof Winery
• Pleasant Hill Winery
• Red 55 Winery
• Santa Maria Cellars
• Texas Mead Works
• Texas Southwind Vineyard & Winery
• Thirsty Mule Winery
• Three Dudes Winery
• Val Verde Winery
• Wedding Oak Winery
• Westcave Cellars Winery

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: Noon – 5:00 PM

The first two weekends in October, the member 
wineries along the Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail will celebrate Texas Wine Month with the Wine and Sausage Trail.  Your ticket is valid for one visit to each winery on any of the four trail dates.

Tickets include two select wine tastings, paired with a unique dish made with a type of sausage (appetizer portion), at each winery.  Participants on this event will also receive a Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail commemorative 15 oz. wine glass upon apprival at their first winery.  Then at the SIXTH winery visited, each person will receive a special Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail keepsake, while supplies last.

Ticket Sales are limited so purchase yours today! Ticket sales will stop no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, October 13, 2017.

Guests can start at the winery of their choice.  Trail tickets are valid for one visit to each of the member wineries over the two weekends of the trail, regardless of when tickets are purchased. 
 Ticket holders have four days over two weekends to visit each of the member wineries.  Groups of 8 or more must schedule visits at each winery at least one hour prior to arrival to allow the wineries to plan for food & staffing.

The official hours for this event are 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday for each trail weekend regardless of the wineries individual tasting room hours.

Participating Wineries are:

• Bernhardt Winery | 9043 County Road 204 | Plantersville, TX 77363
• Cork This! Winery | 21123 Eva Street, Suite 100 | Montgomery, TX 77356
• Messina Hof Winery | 4545 Old Reliance Road | Bryan, TX 77808
• Peach Creek Vineyards & Winery | 2029 Peach Creek Rd | College Station, TX 77845
• Pleasant Hill Winery | 1441 Salem Road | Brenham, TX 77833
• Saddlehorn Winery | 958 FM 1948 N | Burton, TX 77835
• Texas Star Winery | 77426| Chappell Hill, TX 77426

Event will be held rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable.

The Member Wineries Along the Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail, just about one hour NW of Houston
Texas Star Winery, 10587 Old Chappell Hill Road
Chappel Hill, Texas 77426

Cost: Single Ticket: $35.00 or Ticket for Two: $56.00 (includes sales taxes) + handling fees. Save $$$ when you buy one Ticket for Two (TICKETS VALID ALL DATES)

Art & Wine Walk is the perfect way to unwind in Plano’s favorite historic neighborhood. Get an early start to the weekend by sipping selected wines at your favorite shops throughout the Downtown Plano Arts District while enjoying live music, curated art exhibits and shopping discounts just for Wine Walkers. Participants who visit six or more stops can win gift certificates to local shops and restaurants at the end of the evening.

Every participant receives a collectible glass, passport and wine tasting guide. Tickets prepurchased online are $12 and walk-up tickets at the event are $18.

VIP Season Passes:

An exciting addition to the 2017 season is a VIP SEASON PASS! The season pass includes discounted entry to all Art & Wine Walks this year ($90 for 9 walks), a custom glass each month that matches the theme, a chance to skip the line at check-in and special VIP-only discounts throughout the night.

2017 Dates and Themes:

April 13  Imagine
May 11  Cinco de Mama
June 8  One Love
July 13  Reds, Whites & Blues
Aug 10  Vacay
Sept 14  I Love the 80s
Oct 12  Dammit, Janet
Nov 9  Big Band Swing
Dec 14  ‘Tis the Season

It’s the perfect runner’s weekend out! Savor the experience of this spectacular Half Marathon & 10K/5K series and sip on Texas Wines at the delicious Food & Wine event after the race! Join the 2017 Texas Wine Series and run in the heart of the Texas Wine Country. Between your run and the tasty treats, you’ll see why Texas never tasted so good! ?

Included: custom tech shirt, custom bib (by Sept 10) with your name, and finisher’s medallion. The Wine & Food event includes your commemorative wine glass, wine flight, and delicious catered food and tasty treats. Non-running guests are welcome to attend and can be registered online for a $45 fee which includes food, wine, and commemorative wine glass.

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: Noon – 5:00 PM

The first two weekends in October, the member 
wineries along the Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail will celebrate Texas Wine Month with the Wine and Sausage Trail.  Your ticket is valid for one visit to each winery on any of the four trail dates.

Tickets include two select wine tastings, paired with a unique dish made with a type of sausage (appetizer portion), at each winery.  Participants on this event will also receive a Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail commemorative 15 oz. wine glass upon apprival at their first winery.  Then at the SIXTH winery visited, each person will receive a special Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail keepsake, while supplies last.

Ticket Sales are limited so purchase yours today! Ticket sales will stop no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, October 13, 2017.

Guests can start at the winery of their choice.  Trail tickets are valid for one visit to each of the member wineries over the two weekends of the trail, regardless of when tickets are purchased. 
 Ticket holders have four days over two weekends to visit each of the member wineries.  Groups of 8 or more must schedule visits at each winery at least one hour prior to arrival to allow the wineries to plan for food & staffing.

The official hours for this event are 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday for each trail weekend regardless of the wineries individual tasting room hours.

Participating Wineries are:

• Bernhardt Winery | 9043 County Road 204 | Plantersville, TX 77363
• Cork This! Winery | 21123 Eva Street, Suite 100 | Montgomery, TX 77356
• Messina Hof Winery | 4545 Old Reliance Road | Bryan, TX 77808
• Peach Creek Vineyards & Winery | 2029 Peach Creek Rd | College Station, TX 77845
• Pleasant Hill Winery | 1441 Salem Road | Brenham, TX 77833
• Saddlehorn Winery | 958 FM 1948 N | Burton, TX 77835
• Texas Star Winery | 77426| Chappell Hill, TX 77426

Event will be held rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable.

The Member Wineries Along the Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail, just about one hour NW of Houston
Texas Star Winery, 10587 Old Chappell Hill Road
Chappel Hill, Texas 77426

Cost: Single Ticket: $35.00 or Ticket for Two: $56.00 (includes sales taxes) + handling fees. Save $$$ when you buy one Ticket for Two (TICKETS VALID ALL DATES)