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Raise a glass to Huntsville, house of the Sam Houston Wine Trail

texWineAdmin by texWineAdmin
November 9, 2022
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Surrounded by the East Texas Piney Woods about an hour north of Houston, Huntsville boasts gorgeous natural tourist attractions– consisting of Texas’s own Blue Lagoon swimming hole!– combined with historical style and small-town hospitality.

One of the very first things you’ll discover, however, is the prominence of historical figure Sam Houston, consisting of a towering 67-foot-tall statue of him.

The Huntsville regional functioned as the very first and 3rd President of the Republic of Texas and likewise led the Texas army in the Battle of San Jacinto, which was the definitive triumph of the Texas Revolution.

Two of Sam Houston’s houses and his previous law workplace are on the premises of the Sam Houston Memorial Museum in Huntsville, plus his tomb in Oakwood Cemetery simply outside downtown. Sam Houston State University and an entryway indicate the extensive Sam Houston National Forest are likewise part of the town.

The Sam Houston Wine Trail likewise obtains his name to represent an amazing group of 8 growers and acclaimed wine makers in the area.

Huntsville takes place to be the best home to go to all of them, consisting of Blue Epiphany Vineyards, Tempe Creek Vineyard & & Farms, Golden Oak Micro Cellar, H-Wines, and Tosca Winery.

Teysha Vineyard is a regional preferred, where the vineyard and tasting space are tucked amongst high evergreen.

The vineyard grows what is common in southeast Texas– Blanc du Bois and Lenoir grapes– with all other red wines made from Texas High Plains fruit. Try their 4- or six-wine flight or enjoy a red, white, or rosé red wine by the glass.

Also in Huntsville is Froggy Wines, a shop winery with a variety of ranges to sample. In addition to timeless reds like Texas Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir, you’ll enjoy their distinct semi-sweet and sweet red wines.

For example, Harvest Moon is a crisp white with subtle flower notes and citrus taste, while Puppy Paws has a fruity edge. The Chocolate Retreat dessert red wine is a decadent choice, too, with abundant notes of raspberry, chocolate, coffee, and vanilla.

Another must-visit on the path is West Sandy Creek Winery, a 360-acre cattle ranch at the edge of the Sam Houston National Forest.

At WSCW, you can drink and remain on the home. The family-owned and ran company not just includes vineyards and a winery and tasting space, however likewise numerous rustic-chic log cabins that are offered for weekend leasing.

For more information about the Sam Houston Wine Trail, go to samhoustonwinetrail.com.

Huntsville is the best home for the Sam Houston Wine Trail.

Photo thanks to Sam Houston Wine Trail

Huntsville is the best home for the Sam Houston Wine Trail.

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