lewis wines

Great staff, very knowledgable and cute to boot!I would go back for a wine stomping experience! Very close to Fredericksburg, Tx. This winery has room to expand, and will definitely be visited again by myself and friends! We asked if they had any extra corks they could spare for our wine tour collection, and they gave us personalized corks without hesitation or a price! Very personalized tasting experience, and not too crowded by appointment! Exceeds expectations!

Enjoyed a private tasting at this winery. Wines were very good and so was the host and hostess. Enjoyed sitting on the patio and talking wines with the host.

You have to love a place that posts, "after the propane tanks, turn left at the barrel under the tree", to describe the entrance to their winery. Lewis Wines is just getting its legs under them as a new startup with promise. The wine tasting was fun, in true Texas entrepanuer style, as you are in their storage facility, which is basically a large tin warehouse with a garage door, where they are aging their wines. But don't let that fool you; the majority of the wines are tasty, however, there were 2 that were a bit off and need work, hence the drop to an average rating. I will visit this winery again in 6 months to see what progress they have made.

All it sometimes takes is some young guys with big ideas, passion, and hard work and presto….you have a great winery making some really good wine and establishing a name for itself! This small winery located just west of Johnson City is putting out a good array of wines that are 100% Texas hand crafted wines. Bottom line, you really, really, need to check out the wines from these guys! Owners Doug Lewis and Duncan McNabb (Pedernales Cellars “graduates”) started making their own wine label in 2010 and opened for tasting by appointment a couple of years ago. They have a local estate vineyard of about seven acres recently planted this year with focus on Portuguese varietals like Tannat and Touragi and others. They also source grapes from a vineyard near Round Mountain as well as the Texas High Plains. Let’s start with the whites. The first on the list is Swim Spot (2013). Made from a blend of Blanc du Bois (73%) and Chenin Blanc (27%), it’s quite refreshing for those final days of Texas summer in November! The other white, 2012 Texas White Wine, is a blend of Viognier (52%) and Chenin Blanc (48%). It encompasses the best qualities of both varietals. The 2013 Chenin Blanc is made from grapes from Mesa Verde and is quite nice, as well. Their 2013 Rose from Mourvedre is a hint of soft pale pink that could pass as an adult refreshing summer time beverage....think softer than pink lemonade shade. The 2011 Texas Red Wine is a blend of primarily Mourvedre and Tempranillo along with some Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. It has a lovely lingering finish that's best described as "wow"! The 2011 Merlot has its grapes sourced from Granite Hill Vineyards. Yep, the same grapes you may have had from William and Chris and Compass Rose’s Merlot version. Lewis Wines has kept the high standard from this vintage and vineyard and made their own great Merlot, as well. So store these Merlot bottles in your private stash! The Parr Tempranillo, sourced from Parr Vineyards in Mason County, is to die for. Only 198 cases produced of this one so get some while the gettin' is good, as they are sure to be gone soon. Lewis wines has done quite well with the Tempranillo grape that has helped put Texas on the world wine map. But the best is for last! The 2011 Newsom Reserve is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (55%), Cabernet Franc (31%) and Malbec (13%). It’s a twist on their own Bordeaux style wines that packs some pleasure for the true red wine aficionado. It just damn good… what else needs to be said! It just has one of those beautiful finishes that lasts and lasts and a great bouquet. It makes you crave for more! Lewis Wines shows great promise in contributing quality Texas Hill Country wines to the growing list. So, come visit, chat, and enjoy their own piece of Texas Hill Country setting with some of their wine! You will not be disappointed. Cheers and well done!!

We picked Lewis as a stop during our wine tasting tour and it stood out as my highlighted winery. Duncan hosted our group and was engaging, personable and patient to answer all our questions. These guys know wine, and it shows in their 2012 Viognier. I especially liked tasting in the barrel room where the wine is made. Schedule a trip--you will be impressed. Until this trip I was very skeptical about the quality of Texas wine. Lewis Wines has made a believer out of me.

Fantastic wines and ambience! Definitely work a visit! Had a great afternoon and even got to taste a Cabernet right out of the barrel!!

You'll need to make an appointment, but you won't be disappointed given the quality of their wine and the wonderful friendly folks. This relatively new winery is getting some attention with good reason, and we'll be looking forward to their future releases.

Visited Lewis Winery on a wine tour. Duncan McNabb, the winemaker did our tasting. Very good wines! I'm a red wine drinker, but loved their Texas White and their Newsom Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. Bought a bottle of each and joined their Wine Club. They're open by appointment now, so give them a call.....you'll like it!