VINEYARDS FOR MILES
It seems that everything is bigger in Texas . At over nine million acres , the Texas Hill Country is the second largest American Viticultural Area in the country , second only to the Upper Mississippi River Valley AVA that stretches across four states . In this slice of Texan paradise alone , you ’ ll find more than 50 wineries taking advantage of the dry climate to produce Cabernet Sauvignon , Tempranillo and Syrah of outstanding character .
Many of those are connected on the Texas Wine Trail , hosting tastings and tours and proudly showing off their newest releases . The wineries span across the Hill Country , making for easy day trips from San Antonio or Austin . Highlights include Becker Vineyards , home to massive fields of wildflowers that definitely improve the view , and Driftwood Estate Winery , which sits on a bluff overlooking a sweeping valley .
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