Kiepersol Estates is a delicious destination for those who enjoy fine wine and food paired with genuine East Texas hospitality. Owner Pierre de Wet and his extended family tend to an estate that includes a bed-and-breakfast, fine-dining restaurant, cattle ranch, events center and live music venue, recording studio, and wine outlet store. His daughter Marnelle is the winemaker, and she can usually be found in the winery’s tasting room or escorting guests on a tour of the facilities.
Grab a glass of wine, sit on the tasting-room patio, and watch the sun set over the 61 acres of rolling hills planted with grape varietals such as Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Sémillon.
It’s an easy walk to the comfort of the Kiepersol Estates Bed & Breakfast. They offer five lavishly appointed rooms, three of which have hot tubs and private screened porches. Lovely antique furniture is mixed with modern amenities such as deep soaking tubs, wi-fi, and big-screen TVs.
Just down the hall from the bedrooms is one of the most seductive bars in Texas. The walls are paneled in dark woods, the lights are low, and a vertical fan with palm blades rotates slowly. You can ask the bartender for any liquor in the world, and chances are he’ll have it. But why not order a nice bottle of Kiepersol Viognier before moving on to the restaurant for a steak dinner and a Kiepersol Cabernet?
Distance From Dallas: 113 Miles // 2 Hours 2 Minutes
