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The Best Lubbock Wineries: Favorite Spots for West TX Wine

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Did someone say wine? Lubbock, TX has some of the best wineries to visit while in West Texas. Here in the Great Plains, farmers plow more than 80% of Texas’s grapes for wine each year. More than eight million acres of grapes are spread along counties, with Lubbock considered the heart. With establishments such as Llano Estacado Winery, and McPherson Cellars, one is sure to visit a tasting room that suits their wine expectations and has your friends and family wanting more. So, “wine” not give West Texas wine a try? Here’s a list of the best wineries in Lubbock.

The Best Lubbock Wineries

Llano Estacado Winery

In the mood for some Cabernet Sauvignon wine? Llano Estacado Winery offers a large selection of wines from the grapes of West Texas. On average, the Lubbock, TX winery crushes grapes from West Texas ranging in 700 to 800 tons a year.

From grape plant to wine, the Lubbock industry offers a quality selections of wines to include on your dinner table. Such wines include Sweet Red, Llano Rose, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Do not forget to check out some of the Texas wine club wines!

Interested in learning more about the Lubbock winery and how it was established? Reserve your spot for a local event at Llano Estacado Winery or visit for tours of the industry and its West Texas vineyard.

Or check out the Llano Estacado wine tasting rooms where you can try out a glass of Texas Sauvignon. You can even have one of the most memorable events spent at the winery in Lubbock, TX. Reserve your wedding venue in Lubbock county and experience the best day of your life at the winery!

McPherson Cellars

With high review ratings, McPherson Cellars is sure to not disappoint your Lubbock, TX wine experience.

A plethora of Lubbock Texas wines and sufficient services are what the winery has to offer as another family owned business.

Check out the winery’s event center where one can have rehearsal dinners and private parties, all while enjoying your glass of Texas wine and some delicious restaurant style food.

The Cellars also offer a wine selection from their wine club and wine tastings in their tasting room, located in downtown Lubbock.

Want to take some wines home for your next special occasion? Shop in the Lubbock winery’s store for wines including Sangiovese, Tempranillo, and Viognier. Do not forget to check out the shop for some cheese boards and food to pair with your wine!

Reserve McPherson Cellars for your map in the high plains of Texas. You will not be disappointed!

English Newsom Cellars

Also along Woodrow Road in the high plains of Lubbock, Texas, one will find Lubbock’s local wine business, English Newsom Cellars. Here, one can discover quality tasting wine with friendly services. In fact, the business itself is family owned.

The English Newsom Cellars has some of Lubbock’s high quality selection of wine one can taste and shop in store from, including the Rainy, a Malbec Rose.

The Texas wine business is home to award winning wines from the vineyard recognized outside the country. The Lubbock, TX wines include Picardan with trendy flavors of pear, green apple, and lemon grass aromas, and Flirt with a taste of honeysuckle and bubblegum.

Try out English Newsom in Lubbock county today and have an award winning wine on your table. You could soon have people skipping the restaurant and have them reserve a spot in your dining room.

Burklee Hill Vineyards

Downtown in Lubbock, Texas off of Broadway lies wine business Burklee Hill Vineyards. While in Lubbock, one can reserve their spot in the tasting room or for tours of the Texas industry and vineyard.

Not really a wine person? No problem! Downtown Lubbock’s Burklee Hill is one of the Texas wineries that does not only have grape vineyards, but also a full brunch and dining menu.

Food options include sandwiches, pizza, and sandwiches. Pair a meal with a coca cola on the side for those non-wine drinkers.

Reserve a spot for you and your friends to shop and taste some in-store wines and visit the vineyard, or check out the calendar for some local live events, such as live music, at Burklee Hill in downtown Lubbock.

Local Wine Lover Locations

La Diosa Cellars

If none of the previous wineries convinced you, try out La Diosa Cellars.

Here is another one of the Texas wineries offering not only wine, but food dishes as well. Interested in catering your next staff meeting? La Diosa Cellars has you covered!

Call in for take out or dine in and try out different meals with your beverage, including Mezzaluna Escargot.

Or check out the industry’s local events, such as First Sunday brunch from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. Do not forget the gourmet desserts and coffee bar!

Funky Door Bistro & Wine Bar

The Funky Door has been a Lubbock establishment for over a decade and has a tradition of serving a massive selection of wine. A few years ago they opened their doors to a stand-alone building on Milwaukee that serves as a hotspot for wine lovers.

On top of their unique wine selections, they also have an expansive food menu, including different fondue flavors options. Show up on Monday to take advantage of their $7 mystery wine by the glass day, and maybe try you new favorite wine! Overall, The Funky Door is one of the best spots for trying new wines in the city.

Best Lubbock Wineries & Beyond

Pheasant Ridge Winery

A little outside of the city lines, discover Pheasant Ridge Winery, where you can come by for a French inspired glass of wine.

Enjoy a glass of your favorite during happy hour from 4 P.M. to 6 P.M., on weekdays and Saturdays.

Into Pinot Noir? Pheasant Ridge Winery has your glass of Pinot Noir, made from the oldest vines in Texas, along with many others waiting for you to try.

You could be tasting your new favorite in Lubbock Texas today at 3507 E County Road 5700, Lubbock, Texas 79403.

Bolen Winery

While discovering your new favorites, do not forget to mark Bolen Winery on your map.

Here, one can try ’18 Malbec along with ’19 Dry Muscat and Oasis Blush.

Come try the flavors at 312 FM 168, Smyer, Texas 79367.

Joshua Farm and Vineyard

Last but not least is a vineyard one can surely trust.

Joshua Farm and Vineyard makes its wine and filters out the use of harsh chemicals on their grapes, so you can be sure you are drinking wine constructed with love and care.

One can find wine selections ranging from the farm’s Honey Wine, with an essence of orange and honey and hints of cinnamon, and the farm’s honey toned Pinot Gris, a white wine.

Come try these flavors today, just outside the city limit at 10801 N County Road 2300 at the Ranch at Dove Tree.

Whether you are in the Lubbock country area or in downtown Lubbock, one is sure to find a Texas wine industry with a high review near them.

So, what are you waiting for? Visit some of the best wineries in Texas and start your unforgettable wine experience today!

Looking for more specific food and beverage options in Lubbock? Head to our Best Steakhouses in Lubbock.

Story By Kenaya Anderson

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