Today I want to introduce you to one of the Texas Hill County's best kept secrets and that is the Driftwood Estate Winery owned and operated by Gary Elliott. Founded in 1998 and located on 20 acres in the beautiful Texas Hill Country just off Ranch Road 12 about halfway between Wimberly and Dripping Springs is a great weekend trip.
The facility is nice but the view from the tasting room and Pavilion is nothing short of breath-taking. The property is absolutely incredible with one of the best views in the Hill Country. It is especially breathe taking on a clear day as the sun sets behind the vineyard. It is a must stop on every trip I make to the Austin, Texas area.
The spacious grounds and the outdoor pavilion make it a perfect venue for weddings, private parties or just a simple picnic lunch with some good friends and a bottle of one of Driftwood's 14 wines (11 are medal winners). A trip to Driftwood makes for a terrific end of day experience for couples and families.
As for the wines, my personal favorite wine is the Alamo Red but I wouldn't pass up the Merlot or the Longhorn Red. They also have a quiet nice Sangiovese. While available in
a limited way in a number local stores and restaurants you really need to visit the winery to fully appreciate this Hill Country treasure.
There is a great interview with Gary Elliott on the goodtastetv website. I recommend you give it a look. I also recommend that if your looking for something close to home and not too expensive that you spend a weekend in either Wimberly or Dripping Springs in the Texas Hill Country and while there take an evening to visit the Driftwood Estate Winery.
The facility is nice but the view from the tasting room and Pavilion is nothing short of breath-taking. The property is absolutely incredible with one of the best views in the Hill Country. It is especially breathe taking on a clear day as the sun sets behind the vineyard. It is a must stop on every trip I make to the Austin, Texas area.
The spacious grounds and the outdoor pavilion make it a perfect venue for weddings, private parties or just a simple picnic lunch with some good friends and a bottle of one of Driftwood's 14 wines (11 are medal winners). A trip to Driftwood makes for a terrific end of day experience for couples and families.
As for the wines, my personal favorite wine is the Alamo Red but I wouldn't pass up the Merlot or the Longhorn Red. They also have a quiet nice Sangiovese. While available in
a limited way in a number local stores and restaurants you really need to visit the winery to fully appreciate this Hill Country treasure.There is a great interview with Gary Elliott on the goodtastetv website. I recommend you give it a look. I also recommend that if your looking for something close to home and not too expensive that you spend a weekend in either Wimberly or Dripping Springs in the Texas Hill Country and while there take an evening to visit the Driftwood Estate Winery.
David
ReplyDeleteLoved your blog - this looks like a wonderful place to visit
Yolanda Tatum
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