Touring Texas Wineries

Touring Texas Wineries is an up-close look at Texas wineries, vineyards, and tasting rooms, as Thomas and Regina Ciesla take wine lovers along scenic wine trails they createsd – the first time the wine trail concept has been used in Texas, Each wine trail groups several wineries to be enjoyed in just one day or a weekend jaunt.

Each wine trail includes maps, listings of bed-and-breakfasts, landmarks, and recommended restaurants, making this a simple to use, indispensable guidebook. As the Houston Chronicle wrote, “Here’s a book that’s been needed for some time: a book on Texas wines that also has ‘trails’ for travelers, plus recipes to go with the wines. This is a full-service book, not just another listing of wineries/”

For extra fun the authors recommend taking this book along for the ride and ask the winemaker or winery owner to sign their section, adding to the experience. The original edition was released in 1998, but as the Texas wine industry grew, a second edition was released in 2003.