July 1st, 2011.
We visited this vineyard, Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards, located at Pittsburg, Tx., about 1hr drive from where we live, to see and study about operating and maintaining a vineyard and winery. We met and talked with their Wine Production guy who was kindly sharing useful tips and info, then showing us their winery and grapevine cultivation section. Besides learning something, we also enjoyed their food, jazz music, and of course their wine from the decked patio overlooking the vineyard. Despite their 'out-of-nowhere' location and rough county roads that lead to it, their guests come from big cities like Dallas, Houston, Austin, and even overseas. We will certainly come back.
The view of the vineyard from their decked shaded patio
and a bottle of Los Pinos' white wine in the cooler.
Ten-years old grapevines trained to rambler on the second wire
from the ground. Something that we learned and want to do next year.
They grow Black Spanish and Blanc Dubois, too, among
other varieties of grape.
Their wiring system uses a more economical
type of wire than what we use. A good tip to save cost.
They have a stage for special occasion like 4th of July weekend.
Life size (almost) elephant statues attract
guests, especially children.
© Burke's Garden Blog, 2011.
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