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🍷Your Holiday Wine-Pairing Guide from Hilmy Cellars. 🍽️

Your Holiday Wine-Pairing Guide from Hilmy Cellars. 🍽️
We've got your best wine all around to the conversation starter.

Starter Wine 👉 2022 Marsanne
The Conversation Starter 👉 2019 Politics & Religion
Best All Around Blend 👉 2021 Robin
For the Spicy Dishes 👉 2020 Orange Muscat
Meat & Potatoes 👉 2021 Cabernet Franc
Pasta Dishes 👉 2021 Merlot

We know that you should never show up to a dinner party empty-handed!

Here at Hilmy Cellars... we've got you covered.

Our winemaker has handpicked some amazing wines to go perfectly with your favorite holiday dishes!

Starter Wine

2022 Marsanne

• 100 % Marsanne

Delightful white wine that is simply refreshing. This wine has a light and crisp taste that will leave you feeling rejuvenated. (Perfect for a holiday that is meant to be a marathon, not a sprint) The citrus and floral aromatics will awaken your senses, while pear and lemongrass flavors will dance with your taste buds.

The Conversation Starter

2019 Politics & Religion

• Red Wine Blend

Full-flavored Red Wine Blend with Rich Notes of Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Black Plum, and Dates. This medium-bodied red wine blend that boasts an aromatic blend of vanilla and dark chocolate. Notes of rich black plum and date flavors that will leave you wanting more.

Best All Around Blend

2021 Robin

• 50% Merlot • 24% Petite Syrah • 18% Cabernet Franc • 8% Cabernet Sauvignon

A touch of plum and a hint of tomato add further layers of complexity, creating a captivating profile that pairs magnificently with every dish on the table.

For the Spicy Dishes

2020 Orange Muscat

• 100% Orange Muscat

On the nose is a delightful aroma of orange blossoms and honeydew with every sip of this sweet white wine. The palate features a perfect blend of orange zest and peach marmalade.

Meat & Potatoes

2021 Cabernet Franc

• 100% Cab Franc

Medium to heavy-bodied red wine. Jalapeno and bell pepper aromatics are followed by dark chocolate, raspberry, and jalapeno on the palate. *** Awarded the Platinum Medal at the 2023 TEXSOM Awards.

Pasta Dishes

2021 Merlot

• 100% Merlot

For those who prefer a medium to heavy body. With its rich and fruity aroma, you'll notice notes of plum, blueberry, and black currant. Discover subtle notes of herbs and berries, making it the perfect wine for pasta pairings.

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Be the host with great taste this holiday season!

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Newsletter: December 2024

By theflock • December 6, 2024

December Member Pick-up Party: We eagerly anticipated our December Pick-Up Party and were thrilled to finally celebrate the season with all of our Flock members! It was such a joy to share this special time of year with you, and we loved raising a glass together, enjoying great wine, and kicking off the holidays with laughter and cheer. Your continued support made this season even more memorable, and we’re so grateful to have had you as part of our community! Wine Competition Awards: We are honored to be named Texas Winery of the Year at the Vine 2 Wine International Wine Competition. Our 2022 Marsanne won Reserve Grand Champion, and we earned 13 additional medals, including two platinum awards for our 2022 Merlot and 2022 Politics & Religion. At the 2025 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition, we won Reserve Texas Grand Champion for both our 2022 Marsanne and 2022 Merlot, and Texas Class Champion for our 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, along with gold medals for several wines. Thank you for your continued support! Christmas Wine Affair: Join us for the Christmas Wine Affair Passport in the Texas Hill Country. Your passport ticket gives you a complimentary wine tasting and a 15% discount on 3+ bottle purchases. Enjoy the festive season with our award-winning wines. Cheers to holiday fun in wine country! Celebrate the season with holiday cheer and FREE ornaments at Hilmy Cellars and other participating wineries! From November 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025, purchase at least one bottle using the Friends and Neighbors Brochure and receive a limited-edition ornament—while supplies last! Winemaker Dinner & Christmas Gifts: Join us at Hill + Vine in Fredericksburg on Sunday, December 8th, 2024, for a festive Holiday Winemaker Dinner benefiting the THCW Wine Industry Scholarship Fund. The evening will feature 6 Texas Hill Country wineries, including Hilmy Cellars, alongside a thoughtfully curated menu from Hill + Vine's culinary team. Enjoy an unforgettable night with owners and winemakers as you savor a delicious, coursed menu paired with some of the best wines from the Texas Hill Country. The reception starts at 6:00pm, with dinner at 7:00pm. Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Hilmy Cellars has beautiful holiday ornaments and customizable gift labels to add a personal touch to your wine gifts. Whether for yourself or loved ones, our selections are sure to delight. Stop by and find the perfect festive gift!