Texas Vineyards Survive Harvey’s Visit
Hurricane poured between 3 and 5 feet of rain on some Gulf Coast vineyards

Houston, Texas—The Gulf Coast of Texas took a direct hit from Hurricane Harvey, but the good news is vineyards there were almost entirely undamaged. The region has been described as having “warm breezes and micro-climate,” and as a result, grapegrowers had finished harvest by the end of July. By late August, the grapes had mostly finished fermentation and were safely ensconced in their tanks or barrels…

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We are your Houston Hill Country winery and vineyard located in the rolling hills of Plantersville just a short drive NW of Houston. Check out our upcoming events:

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September 23: End-of-Summer Artisan and Farmers Market

Join us Saturday, September 23rd for an afternoon of sipping and shopping! We are celebrating the end-of-summer on the lawn with Artisan Crafts, Farmer’s Market, Live Music, Food Trucks, and of course, Award-Winning Texas wine!

Live Music: Johnny Norvell with Open Mic Musicians & Johnny Riley

Our Vendors:

A.S. Is Designs
Alexis Andrei & Infraredhead Art
Bayou Gifts and Jewelry
Boho Gypsy Spirit
Catherina In Cucina
Christine’s Creations
Dogwood Creek Farm
Earthy Ashley
Grace & Heart Jewelry
Jesus Drank the Wine Cork Creations
Kate’s Wine Jewelry
No Crap In It
Nyoka Oils
Pink Zebra
Rick’s Southwest Mercantile
Scentsy by Tara Sikes
Whispers Jewlery Boutique
Willow Wind Farms
Wooden It Be Frametastic
Zax Snax

 

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October 7: Real Life Real Music Festival

The 8th Annual Real Life Real Music Festival featuring CMA Award Winner and Grand Ol’ Opry Member, Hal Ketchum returns to Bernhardt Winery on Saturday, October 7th. Ketchum will be joined by Brandon Rhyder, Kyle Hutton, Market Junction and Templeton Thompson on the Main Stage and amazing, up-and-coming talent on the Dosey Doe / Gold’s Gym Student Artist Stage. Gates open at 1:00pm and we’ll be serving up the best in Texas Music and Texas Wines all day. Tickets are only $20 online and special VIP Experience tickets – including rain-or-shine seating and wine tasting with festival artists – are available on a limited basis. Go to https://realliferealmusic.com/festival/ for tickets, schedules, and more information.

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2017 Lawn Concert Series, April 9th through mid-November

Every Sunday evening April 9th through mid-November (except Easter Sunday), about an hour before sunset, enjoy a lawn concert with great music and relax with your family and friends. At sunset, we stop the music and raise a toast to life and love! The winery is open for tasting and purchasing wine by the glass or bottle. Bring your lawn chairs and come relax with us. We have an assortment of cheeses, snacks, dips and crackers. There will be food trucks for you to enjoy. NO ALCOHOL PLEASE, it is against TABC Law to bring alcohol onto the property.
*Cover charge for 16 and older is $10-$15/person, depending on the concert. Concerts held rain or shine.

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September 24: Already Gone, Eagles Tribute Band

6:30pm – Cover charge $15

Formed in Houston, Texas, in 2006, ALREADY GONE has earned the reputation as the South’s premier Eagles tribute band. The band is made up of five veterans of the Houston music scene, each with outstanding lead and backing vocal talents, who have practiced long and hard to recreate the Eagles’ trademark choir harmonies. The band performs with a songlist that includes all of the Eagles’ greatest hits, such as “Take It Easy”, ”Desperado”, “Hotel California”, “Life in the Fast Lane” and “The Long Run”, each performed in vintage Eagles style. So sit back, close your eyes and take a drive down that dark desert highway by ALREADY GONE! Check them out at www.alreadygone.net.

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October 1: Almost Endless Summer

6:00pm – Cover charge $10

This band is new to our stage and will add some of the greatest summer music ever written as they perform the songs of the Beach Boys. They will keep you on your feet dancing and celebrating to songs by Elton, Journey and Pink Floyd and many other greats!! We will not want this night to end!! Check them out at www.almostendlesssummer.com.

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October 8: Derek Spence with Southern County Line, George Strait Tribute

6:00pm – Cover charge $15

Being located in Texas, and performing at some of the biggest venues here, if you don’t do “King George” the right way, you will be laughed at and mocked. The show gives a truly authentic experience to the audience focusing on the look, sound, and mannerisms. No one does it better! A Tribute to George Strait featuring Derek Spence with Southern County Line. Check out his website at tributetogeorgestrait.com

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October 15: Tejas Brothers

6:00pm – Cover charge $15

After forming in 2006, the Tejas Brothers quickly earned the respect as one of the best live acts in Texas. They’re known for their signature brand of Tex-Mex Honky Tonk. If you like George Jones and Freddy Fender, you’re going to love the Tejas Brothers!

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October 22: Fab 5

6:00pm – Cover charge $15

Come out and celebrate the British invasion with us. The Fab5 is one of the nation’s top Beatle tribute bands and we are grateful that they enjoy playing here on our stage and especially enjoy playing for you, our wonderful supportive customers. So, take a trip back in time and don’t miss this great concert. Check them out at www.thefab5.net.

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October 29: ESCAPE: Journey Tribute

6:00pm – Cover charge $15

Houston’s very own nationally acclaimed Journey Tribute band “Escape” is making its debut at Bernhardt Winery on Sunday, October 29th 2017. You don’t want to miss these guys..one of the best Tributes to an iconic band that you’ll ever see.

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November 5: Bayou Roux

6:00pm – Cover charge $15

You won’t want to miss our last Sunday Sunset Lawn Concert of the year! Bayou Roux has been bringing its “Cajun Commotion” to audiences from Texas to France, Louisiana to California for over 25 years. A fixture on stages at most area Cajun festivals, Bayou Roux brings its unique Zydepop style to the band’s original songs as well as Cajun and Zydeco favorites. Join us on Sunday evening for a Bayou Roux Bon Ton!

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