As of 2009, 181 wineries were operating in Texas, resulting in an economic impact of $1.35 billion, according to the Wine Division of the Texas Department of Agriculture. Grapes were first planted in the central region of Texas, where Austin is located, in the 1800s, when European settlers planted cuttings from their homelands. Texas Hill Country, a 14,000-square-mile area to the west of Austin, is home to 22 wineries open for tastings and tours.
University of Texas in Austin Graduate Business Wine Club
The Graduate Business Wine Club was established in 2003 by two McCombs School of Business alumni as a networking opportunity for graduates who also hope to learn about the wine industry. The club sponsors events at wine bars throughout Austin, with members' preferences and a regional focus used in selecting wines for the night. Membership fees range from $45 for an annual single membership to $80 for an annual membership for two.
McCombs School of Business
University of Texas at Austin
1 University Station
Austin, TX 78712
mccombs.utexas.edu/students/gbwc/At_a_Glance.html
Water 2 Wine
Water 2 Wine is an "actual wine-making operation, where all wines are fermented on site." Tastings and wines by the glass are available at the winery for visitors, and customers can bottle their own wine in batches of 28 to 30 bottles and create custom labels. Wine club memberships with Water 2 Wine include two bottles delivered monthly with tasting notes, a free glass of wine in the store each month, a five percent discount on promotions and case purchases, and one free hour toward store rental fees for events. Memberships are available in prepaid monthly increments of three, six, or twelve months, with prices ranging from $75-$300.
Water 2 Wine
Austin--North Central, Texas
3300 West Anderson Lane, #304
Austin, Texas 78757
(512) 465-9463
water2wine.us/austin/?p=announcements&n=110
Texas Wine of the Month Club
The Texas Wine and Cattle Company sponsors the Texas Wine of the Month Club, which features wines from selected Texas wineries in the $10 to $50 per bottle price range. Membership includes delivery of two bottles per month of a red and white combination or red or white only, according to the customer's choice, for $49.95 per month plus shipping and handling fees. Payment terms are one installment for three, six, nine, or twelve months, or a monthly fee with cancellation available at any time.
Texas Wine & Cattle Company, LLC
3801 Kirby Drive #109
Houston, Texas 77098-4100
(713) 725-1703 or (800) 336-9128
texaswineofthemonthclub.com
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