Our Vineyards

The Vineyards

The rolling hills and distant vistas of the Texas Hill Country are reminiscent of the growing regions of Italy and the Rhone country in Southern France.  

Grape Creek Vineyards started as a vineyard, even before there was any wine production.  At one point there were 25 acres of Cabernet and Chardonnay.  However, in the 1990’s a blight (most likely Pierce’s disease) wiped out a decade of work.  However, from tragedy came new opportunities.  Under the new ownership of the Heath's planting resumed. Grape Creek Vineyards now has four estate vineyard blocks.  The main tasting room block features a 2007 planting Montepulciano, an Italian variety known for producing bold, flavorful and aromatic wines.  The other blocks, planted in Spring 2008, include Aglianico (another Italian red variety) and Chenin Blanc, which is located along the driveway to the tasting room.

The 2010 harvest yielded an incredible first vintage of our red Italian blend named "Epiphany."  Epiphany demonstrates aromas and flavors of dark chocolate, coffee and cherries.

The vineyards that surround the Tuscan tasting room and our "entry" block offer a beautiful setting.