Pillar Bluff Vineyards

The Traveling Winers on Texas Wine Trail

Another really fun and intimate vineyard is Pillar Bluff! We say intimate because it is only small in stature, but big in heart and soul. Gil, the owner, is a character! Very fun to chat with, patient (sorry we were so late, Gil!!), and educational to boot! Gill gave us a demonstration about the size and structure of grapes depending on how long they are kept on the vines, all the while using dear antlers (I think?!?) to illustrate his points. It was very educational and entertaining.

Turns out Gil is a retired Army helicopter pilot (Thanks for your service, Gil!) and started his vineyards over 17 years ago, and opening the winery 3 years after that. He currently runs the whole show at the tasting room with his trusty mate, Rudy, a VERY beautiful dog (not sure why we didn’t get any pictures). And of course, Gil’s wife is involved at some level, one of which we know about is making a scrumptious Blue Cheese Dip! Sorry, can’t give out the recipe. Promised Gil we would take it to the grave!

Definitely check out this quaint winery. Ask Gil to teach you about the timing of harvesting grapes AND to sell you the secret Blue Cheese Dip recipe! It is only $1 and well worth it!!! Yummm!!

The Traveling Winers at The Vineyard Trail