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Texas just can't help it. They doing everything big.

Yep, in the past 20 years the state's wine industry has enjoyed incredible growth. Wine production in the state has skyrocketed from 14,000 gallons in 1979 to a over 1 million gallons in 1997.

Today, Texas is the country's fifth-leading wine-producing state and home to more than 60 wineries - one of which, Val Verde in Del Rio - has been run by the Qualia family since 1883 (photo above).

Did you know that a Texan, Thomas Volney Munson, was the man responsible for saving the French wine industry from the phylloxera epidemic by coming up with the solution of grafting European grape plants onto resistant rootstock?

Discover other surprising facts about the Lone Star State's wine history and the big leap into the modern wine industry with facts and info on its wineries, tasting tours and wine events throughout the year...

Grapevine, Texas Festivals and Events - You'd expect to find wine related festivities year round in a place called grapevine and you won't be disappointed. Check the listings of this vintage Texas town's events for parades, tours and tastings.

Texas Wine Trails - Listings of wine events and a printable map of Texas Wine Trails with helpful contact information for the wineries. If you're planning a trip to sample the wines you'll appreciate their listings of places to see, shop, sleep and eat in the area.

Travel in Texas: The Wine Trail - In Mama's Kitchen brings you a bit of history and major Texas wine events as well as a more detailed look at three local wineries.

Visiting Texas Wineries - Feature article by a traveling British writer on the wonders of Texas wine with a virtual tour of Austin area wineries including tasting notes, top picks, buying info, suggested reading and related links.

The Wine Society of Texas - With chapters in major cities and offering and online FAQ, virtual wine lecture series, events calendar, membership info.

Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex Vineyards, Wineries & Tasting Rooms - Brief descriptions and contact info for area wineries including Cap Rock, Delaney, La Buena Vida and La Bodega wineries plus links to area attractions, restaurants and lodging.

Texas Wineries - Find Texas Wine - Database of over 60 Texas wineries searchable by keyword, region or via an interactive map.

also see -> Texas Beaches | Texas Tourist Attractions