By Kevin B. Kalley
What colors come to mind when you think of Valentine’s Day? Red, pink, white? Well it’s no coincidence that those are the three colors of most wines.
And what could be more romantic than sipping wine with your special Valentine as you stroll along Grapevine’s scenic Main Street and quaint downtown area? (You can drive the wine trail if you prefer as there is ample parking at each location.)
You’ll visit seven wineries including Cross Timbers Winery, D’Vine Wine, Farina’s Winery, Homestead Winery, La Bodega Winery, La Buena Vineyards and Su Vino Winery.
Grapevine’s Sweetheart Wine Trail will take place on Saturday, Feb. 11 and Sunday, Feb. 12 and includes three tastings at each winery, a large souvenir crystal wine glass, food samplings at each winery and a bottle of premium Texas wine.
At Cross Timbers Winery, housed in Grapevine’s historic Dorris/Brock House (circa 1870), you may be sampling some of its own award-winning wines or those from Grapevine’s International Sister-City, Parras, Mexico.
The boutique D’Vine Wine on Main Street will offer some of its award-winning wines, and you’ll also find out how you can return and make some of your very own private-label wines.
View gorgeous antiques at Farina’s Winery including a European bar from the 1800s and a one-of-a-kind, glass, grape-cluster chandelier while tasting a variety of their wines.
Homestead Winery is known for its rich, full-bodied wines that are produced in the Red River Valley area of North Texas. Taste them while enjoying the ambiance of an historic 1890’s Victorian-style home.
You might be familiar with La Bodega Winery from its two tasting rooms located at Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport (The first in-airport winery in the U.S.). The Grapevine location is a special treat as it teams up with La Buena Vida Vineyards in a lush, gardened, patio setting with Spanish tile fountains.
Su Vino Winery allows you to custom bottle your own wine and create unique labels to celebrate any occasion. The winery and tasting room also feature an elaborate selection of wine related items such as; clothing, gifts, gourmet food and more.
The Grapevine Wine Trail begins at Cross Timbers Winery in its big, red, (of course, and not just for Valentine’s Day) barn. It’s where you’ll pick up your tickets, crystal wine-tasting glass, gift bottle of wine and a wine-trail map. Cross Timbers is the perfect place to start, as it is at the very top of the wine trail at the northern-most end of Main Street.
More Information:
February 11th and 12th, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
$45.00 per person in advance ($50 at the door)
Tickets are limited to 500 per day.
All tickets will be for will-call pickup at Cross Timbers Winery (805 N. Main St.).
www.grapevinewinetrail.com
817.488.6789