William Chris Vineyards in Hye, approximately 20 miles east of Fredericksburg, was named the 56th best vineyard in the world, according to a press release. The list, compiled by World’s Best Vineyards, consists of companies from more than 20 nations from all over the world. Of the 7 United States vineyards chosen, William Chris Vineyards is the only Texas winery on the list.
The yearly list showcases leading vineyards all over the world with the objective of promoting white wine tourist. The list is complied by over 500 white wine and travel specialists who take a look at quality of experience, food, environment, activities, place, personnel, and expense, according to the release.
“It is such an honor to be consisted of on the prominent list of World’s Best Vineyards, particularly as the very first and just Texas winery,” stated Chris Brundrett, co-founder and CEO of William Chris Wine Company in the release. “We’ve worked relentlessly to reveal the world that Texas belongs amongst the terrific white wine locations of the world, and we see this as a success not simply for William Chris Vineyards, however for the Texas white wine market as a whole.”
The William Chris Wine Company is currently working on a new facility in the Hill Country Lost Draw Cellars will be a 9,260 square-foot winery situated at 1686Hwy 290 in Johnson City.
Construction on the $2.5 million winery is anticipated to be finished by September 2023. It will have a public tasting space, store, barrel storage, workplaces, cooking area, a covered patio, and an outside bar.
