Texas Hill Country wineries with tasting rooms around Fort Worth
Hop in the car to the Mid-Cities for a glass of wine that tastes as good as the Texas Hill Country. | Photo by @silverdollarwinery
Sip, sip, hooray — Saturday, May 25 is National Wine Day. Rather than hopping in the car for a quick trip to Fredericksburg, check out these Texas Hill Country wineries with tasting rooms around Fort Worth to enjoy a glass a little closer to home.
Barons Creek Vineyards
Using grapes from Texas, California, Washington, and Spain, the vineyard opened in 2015 in Fredericksburg before expanding across the state.
Drink locally: Take a quick trip to Granbury, McKinney, or Dallas’ Bishop Arts District for a tasting.
Try This: Sip the signature bottle Total Eclipse red blend in honor of the recent celestial event.
Messina Hof
Founded in 1977, the brand merges Old World hospitality with New World position. It is one of the largest producers of 100% Texas wine.
Drink locally: Head to downtown Grapevine for a premium flight in the historic Wallis Hotel.
Try This: The 2018 GSM is perfect for summer with notes of blueberry, blackberry, and dried roses.
Lost Oak Winery
The family-run business began in a bathtub in then-dry Abilene in the 1950s. Now, the woman-owned and operated winery creates hand crafted Texas wines like Blanc du Boise, Shiraz, Viognier, and Tempranillo.
Drink locally: Visit the 52-acre vineyard on the banks of Village Creek in Burleson.
Try This: Cool off with Jeremiah’s Italian Ice paired with Lost Oak wines during a concert this Saturday.
Silver Dollar Winery
Owned by Richard and Melanie Bowen, the winery combines red varietals from West Texas to white varietals from North Texas.
Drink locally: Stop by the rustic tasting room in Bedford for a glass of wine around a barrel table.
ZestFest | Friday, May 24-Sunday, May 26 | Times vary | Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth | $18.78-$60 | Ignite your taste buds with the ultimate spicy food and barbecue festival.
“The Old Oak” | Friday, May 24-Sunday, May 26 | Times vary | The Modern, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth | $3.50-$10 | Settle in for the story of the last pub standing in a northern England mining village.
Saturday, May 25
Arlington Renegades | Saturday, May 25 | 11 a.m. | Choctaw Stadium, 1000 Ballpark Way, Ste. 400, Arlington | $10-$87 | The Renegades collide with the St. Louis Battlehawks.
John Wayne Day Birthday Celebration | Saturday, May 25 | 4-7 p.m. | John Wayne: An American Experience, 2501 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth | $0-$22.95 | Celebrate the Duke’s 117th birthday with hat branding, chain stitching, coffee and spirits tastings, and book signings.
Fort Worth Dance Gala | Saturday, May 25 | 7-9:30 p.m. | W. E. Scott Theatre at Arts Fort Worth, 1300 Gendy St., Fort Worth | $0-$25.09 | Catch the talent and passion of tomorrow’s dance stars.
Sunday, May 26
Jake Worthington | Sunday, May 26 | 10 a.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth | $16-$25 | The “Hell of a Highway” artist will take the stage at the world’s largest honky-tonk.
City leaders have rejected both proposals for the redevelopment of the Community Arts Center. The city said the proposals from Garfield Public/Private LLC and Goldenrod Companies had good elements, but didn’t “hit the mark.” Stay tuned for the next development steps. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Civic
Earlier this week, City Council unanimously voted to move emergency medical services under the oversight of the Fort Worth Fire Department. Following a recommendation from the EMS Ad Hoc Council Committee, the city will move away from using MedStar.
Show
Improv comedy club Four Day Weekend will move on from its downtown home at the end of July. Sundance Square recently informed the theater that the lease of its 212-seat space — which it has held for the last 26 years — will not be renewed. The comedy club is looking for new venue options. (Fort Worth Report)
Development
Seven acres adjacent to the Eugene McCray Community Center have been rezoned from industrial to low-density multifamily in accordance with the city’s Comprehensive Plan. The rezoning allows a mix of single-family dwellings, duplexes, and townhomes to be a buffer between neighborhoods.
Biz
Calling restaurant and retail owners — want to have your recipes and products available at DFW Airport? The airport has issued a request for proposals for 38 new dining and retail vendors across the campus — including int he new Terminal F, set to break ground this year.
Eat
Looking for a new place to eat in Westlake? Terra Lounge and Restaurant, a previously private dining establishment in The Terraces office complex, is now open to the public. Stop by 1500 Solana Blvd. for pizza, salads, and a full bar. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Transit
Could a high-speed rail between Dallas and Fort Worth be closer than we think? Arlington major Jim Ross lauds the proposed rail line as an “economic game changer,” putting “The American Dream City” at the center of the region’s transportation network. (Arlington Report)
Sports
The Dallas Stars kicked off the NHL Conference Finals last night against the Edmonton Oilers. How will the Stars match up on the road to the Stanley Cup? Get the biggest stories with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Learn
Whether you’re looking to restore that vintage vehicle in your garage or assemble a modern masterpiece from the ground up, the pros at House of Hotrods can build a ride that will make a lasting first impression. Meet the team behind this award-winning shop.*
Home
Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*
Shop
Stanley is having a Memorial Day sale. Get your summer drinkware, camp mugs, coolers, and tumblers 25% off with code MEMORIAL DAY.*
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City
Observe Memorial Day in and around Fort Worth
Memorial Day remembers and honors those died while serving in the US military. | Photo by FTWtoday
This year, Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 27. Originally known as Decoration Day following the Civil War, the federal holiday was designated in 1971 to honor those who died while serving in the US military.
Honor our nation’s fallen heroes with these 10 events in and around Fort Worth.
Monday, May 27
“Lest We Forget” 5K, Trinity Park Pavilion No. 1, Fort Worth
Join other runners at 8 a.m. to run or walk in memory of service members. Registration costs $12-$20 and packet pick-up starts at 7 a.m.
95th Annual Fort Worth Memorial Day Service, Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth
Join NAS JRB Commanding Officer Beau Hufstetler, Tarrant County judge Tim O’Hare, councilwoman Jeanette Martinez, and WWII veteran Don Graves at one of the nation’s oldest Memorial Day services. The hour-long service will start at 10 a.m.
DFW-area commemorations kick off today. Use our interactive map to plan your weekend.
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