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French Connection Wines

September 13, 2019 by Robin Clark Leave a Comment

French Connection Wines entrance

Robin visits the new French Connection Wines in Hye co-owned by Benjamin Calais Read More

Filed Under: Wineries Tagged With: Benjamin Calais, CALAIS Winery, Hill Country, Hye, Texas Wine, Texas Wineries, Vineyard

Taking a Three-Day Weekend Trip to Fredericksburg

July 1, 2019 by Jeff Cope Leave a Comment

HEB insulated bags

We took a three day trip to Fredericksburg to visit the many wineries there Read More

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: 1851 Vineyards, 290 Wine Castle, Ab Astris Winery, Adrienne Ballou, Altstadt Brewery, Andreucci WineRoom, Becker Vineyards, Benjamin Calais, Bryans on 290, CALAIS Winery, Esperanza Winery, Fredericksburg, Hill Country, Hye Cider Company, Jon Leahy, Lewis Wines, Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards at Fredericksburg, Lost Draw Cellars, Pedernales Cellars, road trip, Ron Yates winery, Southold Farm + Cellar, Texas Wine, Texas Wineries, Wedding Oak Winery at Fredericksburg, William Chris Vineyards, Zero 815 Winery

Taste at the Winemaker’s Table at CALAIS Winery

June 28, 2019 by Jeff Cope Leave a Comment

Benjamin talking to group

We enjoyed the special Winemaker’s Table at CALAIS Winery with owner/winemaker Benjamin Calais Read More

Filed Under: Wineries Tagged With: Benjamin Calais, Blue Mountain Trail Vineyard, CALAIS Winery, Hye, Narra Vineyards, Newsom Vineyards, Private Tasting, Tasting, Texas Wine, Texas Wineries, Vineyard, Wine Tasting

Hye Rum

April 18, 2017 by Jeff Cope Leave a Comment

Hye Rum sign

We visited Hye Rum when they first opened to taste some Texas rum Read More

Filed Under: Spirits Tagged With: Benjamin Calais, CALAIS Winery, Hye Rum, Rum, Spirit

Labor Day Weekend 2016 road trip to the Hill Country

September 22, 2016 by Jeff Cope Leave a Comment

Giant Kuhlman Cellars almonds

We spent our Labor Day weekend taking a trip to the Hill Country and visiting a number of wineries Read More

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: 1851 Vineyards, 4.0 Cellars, Andreucci WineRoom, Bending Branch Winery, Bending Branch Winery - Branch on High, Benjamin Calais, Cabernet Grill, CALAIS Winery, Compass Rose Cellars, Courses, Gotneaux Creek Vineyard, Hye Market, Hye Meadow Winery, Hye Rum, Inwood Estates Vineyards - Fredericksburg, John Rivenburgh, John Rivenburgh Wine, Kuhlman Cellars, Lazy T Bed and Breakfast, Lost Draw Cellars, Newsom Vineyards, Newsom Vineyards at Comfort, Nolan Newsom, Pontotoc Vineyard, William Chris Vineyards

Hye Rum Preview

September 20, 2016 by Jeff Cope Leave a Comment

Hye Rum Sign - featured

We were able to get a sneak preview of the upcoming distillery Hye Rum Read More

Filed Under: Spirits Tagged With: Benjamin Calais, CALAIS Winery, Distillery, Garrison Brothers, Hye, Hye Rum

A Short Weekend Road Trip from Bryan to Hye and Back

May 13, 2016 by Jeff Cope Leave a Comment

Spring Release Wine Dinner with the winning art on the left

We had a recent busy and fun short weekend road trip and ended up visiting many wineries when that was not the original plan Read More

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: 290 Vinery, Benjamin Calais, CALAIS Winery, Castano Prado, Compass Rose Cellars, Festival, Lewis Wines, Messina Hof Winery & Resort, road trip, Taste Wine+Art, Texas Wine, Texas Wineries, William Chris Vineyards

Review of Calais Winery Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Exposition’ 2012

August 4, 2015 by Jeremy Wilson Leave a Comment

Calais Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Exposition bottle

Jeremy reviews the Calais Winery Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Exposition’ 2012 Read More

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: Benjamin Calais, Cabernet Sauvignon, CALAIS Winery, Hill Country, Newsom Vineyards, Texas Wine, Texas Wineries

CALAIS Winery in Hye

May 28, 2015 by Jeff Cope 2 Comments

Benjamin Calais in the tasting room

We were able to attend a preview of Calais Winery located in Hye, Texas, now and do a complete tasting Read More

Filed Under: Wineries Tagged With: Benjamin Calais, CALAIS Winery, Hye, Texas Wine, Texas Wineries

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