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5 Reasons Why Winter Is the Best Time to Take a Wine Tour

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Have you been interested in doing a wine tour in the Texas Hill Country but haven’t quite found the time for it yet? Summer is a popular time for Hill Country wine tours but, as we Texans know, summer weather in Texas is a force to be reckoned with. We’ll let you in on a little-known secret: Did you know that winter is a perfect time to schedule a wine tour? Here are five reasons why you should book a wine tour with Heart of Texas Wine Tours this winter.

1. Winter Texans Are Onto Something

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With average high temperatures that flirt with 60 degrees (and many days that are warmer than that), winter in Texas is about as good as it gets! Why else do you think that millions of Winter Texans flock here every year? Heart of Texas Wine Tours operate year-round and feature climate-controlled, luxury Mercedes Euro Luxury buses and SUVs. Take advantage of the lovely winter weather in Texas by touring the wineries and vineyards that have made the Texas Hill Country famous.

2. A Great Gift or Employee Appreciation Reward

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Giving the gift of an “experience” is high on the list of many people this time of the year. Not only does the recipient not have to find a place to store yet another “thing,” but it’s a good opportunity to give the gift of time spent together, doing something new and exciting. A wine tour is a fun outing that can turn even the most indifferent wine drinkers into eager wine connoisseurs. At Heart of Texas Wine Tours, packages are constructed that can accommodate any wine fan and focus on the lesser-known, boutique Hill Country wineries and vineyards.

3. Fewer Crowds

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Since summer is a popular time for travel and thus, people flock to the Texas Hill Country’s wineries and vineyards, you might find far fewer crowds at Texas wineries in the winter. At Heart of Texas Wine Tours, they can cater to your personal wine preferences and give you the tour that you want and accommodate everything from couples to larger groups.

4. Not Just Wine at Heart of Texas Wine Tours

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Not a wine drinker? Not a problem! The Texas Hill Country is teeming with distilleries and breweries, too. Contact Heart of Texas Wine Tours about touring Garrison Brothers Bourbon Distillery, Deep Eddy Vodka, Save the World Brewing, and many more. Other popular stops are Albert Ice House and, of course, historic Luckenbach.

5. Affordable Accommodations

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Since winter is usually considered low season for hotels, inns, and bed and breakfasts in the Hill Country, you’re sure to find affordable lodging options so that you can make a whole weekend out of your time here. In fact, for larger wine tour groups, consider a stay at the Heart of Texas Ranch, located in Marble Falls. The Heart of Texas Ranch offers two separate guest houses, which can accommodate up to 30 people. Boasting a 6,000 square foot deck that makes for a perfect place to do some yoga or host an event, the Heart of Texas Ranch can make your winter wine tour trip to the Hill Country cozy and quaint.  

To learn more about Heart of Texas Wine Tours or the Heart of Texas Ranch, visit their website or follow them on Facebook.