LIVE from “Come Over October Events” – Texas Hill Country

Featuring: Bending Branch, Pedernales, William Chris, Serrano Wineries

Oct 29, 2024

“Come Over October” and Bending Branch Winery, Comfort, Texas

My Associate Editor, Wendy Hatfield, and I are “LIVE” in the Texas Hill Country, visiting wineries for their “Come Over October” events. If you read my newsletter a few weeks ago,

“Come Over October – Entertaining Ideas for Connecting People with Wine,” you will understand that this is a world-wide movement by the wine industry to make everyone aware that wine is more than alcohol.

Wine is friendship, world history, antioxidant benefits, conviviality, hospitality, and a global culture connection. To that end, past Wine Wanderings articles express this historic and health-conscious view of wine culture.

"Wine and the Presidents: Jefferson, Nixon, Reagan, Clinton", Wine Wanderings, March 2021

"Have a Healthy Wine: An Interview with Dr. Bob Young, MD," Wine Wanderings, June 2021

"Chateau Montelena: On Retelling the 1976 Paris Wine Tasting", Wine Wanderings, July 2024

“La Cité du Vine, Bordeaux, France: The World’s Premier Wine Museum”, Wine Wanderings, January 2024

Join us LIVE in the Texas Hill Country.

“We all know that good company, good conversation, laughter and conviviality contribute to an enhanced lifestyle,” - Karen MacNeil, wine authority, author of The Wine Bible and “Come Over October” organizer.

Texas Hill Country Come Over October Events

Bending Branch Winery : Come Over October – Wine & Pizza Pairing in Comfort, October 26
We are here at Bending Branch with Dr. Bob Young, MD, co-owner enjoying a four-course pairing with La Calabria Pizzeria and Bending Branch wines. See Wine Recommendations below.
Pedernales Cellars Live Music Series – Royce Reed, October 26, Stonewall, Texas
William Chris Vineyards: Live Music, Stephen K Morris, October 27, Hye, Texas
Wedding Oak Winery, Celebrate Come Over October, October 24, Burnet, Fredericksburg, and San Saba Texas

“Come over October” event at Bending Branch Winery

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Visiting Historic Fredericksburg: Where to Shop – Downtown Wineries

One of my favorite pastimes while visiting the Texas Hill Country is strolling along the Main Street of Fredericksburg, or Fritztown as the older German residents call it. Favorites stops include: The National Museum of the Pacific War, Vaudeville-Living, a French bistro and gourmet market. Allens Boots, Six Twists Sparkling, a Champagne bar, Fredericksburg Jewelers – native American jewelry making, Otto’s German Bistro, and Der Kuchen Laden, a gourmet kitchen store.

On a recent visit, I stopped by Serrano Wine, one of the newer tasting rooms, 411 E. Main Street, Fredericksburg, Texas. The winery was founded by former Paso Robles, CA vintners Sarah and Brice Garrett. See Interview with Sarah below. They offer an intimate tasting experience and are nestled near other tasting rooms and Texas-themed shops. I hope you enjoy their story and hospitality. Sarah Garrett and Associate Editor, Wendy Hatfield, discuss the grape varieties they use to make their wine in Texas.