Helotes Creek Winery

http://www.heloteswinery.net
Helotes Creek Winery is located in Old Town Helotes. The winery is owned by Lynn and Joe Sparacello and the winery opened in 2009. Lynn is also the winemaker.

The location of the winery in Old Town Helotes makes a nice visit with neighboring stores and restaurants within walking distance. Tastings are done while sitting at the tasting bar or a table. There is a tasting fee for your selection of four wines and the tastings are poured from the uncorked bottles. If you want to keep the souvenir glass then there is a little higher tasting fee. Crackers are served to cleanse your palate. You can also purchase a snack tray.

The majority of wines offered are fruit wines which are very popular but there are also traditional vinifera wines too. Texas grapes are not used in the wines and the fruit comes into the winery as juice. Helotes Creek Winery produces about 500 cases of wine a year.

Wines available at the time of my visit were:

• Chardonnay
• Gewürztraminer
• Pinot Grigio
• Cabernet Shiraz
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Pinot Noir
• Merlot
• Brunello
• Amarone
• Malbec
• Fruit wines such as:
  • Black cherry Pinot Noir
  • Blackberry Shiraz
  • Peach Chardonnay
  • Strawberry Riesling
  • Strawberry Zinfandel
  • Watermelon
  • Pomegranate
• White Ice Wine
• Traditional Port
• Orange Chocolate Port
• White Chocolate Port

You can create your own personalized wine using the winery’s equipment and also have customized labels. The gift shop has items such as jelly, candles, and wine accessories. The winery can be rented for events such as weddings, anniversaries, and business events.

The first Saturday of the month is Market Days in Old Town Helotes and the winery has live music in the evening on that day making a nice ending to a fun day in Old Town Helotes.