Wine establishments offer more to taste for Boerne

Wine unites!

There is an undeniable truth to the fact that wine drinking is often associated with convivial assembly and social gatherings of all sorts. The consumption, appreciation and culture of wine in general has seen exponential growth during the past 25 years.

In Texas in particular, where there are now nearly 450 wineries, this growth is palpable everywhere and its economic impact is substantial.

Case in point, several new wine-centric establishments have recently opened in Boerne. Featured here are two which I had the pleasure to visit recently, and which are each quite different from each other in size, style and delivery: DeVino Cellars “Sip. Shop. Savour” and Lost Oak Winery “Established polished quality.”

De Vino Cellars, at 1109 S. Main St., is quaint, comfortable and offers a lovely quiet atmosphere. Currently open Thursday through Sunday, the wine selection here is representative of a wide cross-section of worldwide regions and grape varieties.

Owners Bridgett and Luke Kersh are passionate about wine, and they will personally welcome you and offer suggestions to guide your tasting experience.

Although I did write “quiet” above, I understand that live music is occasionally featured. More info can be gleaned @ www.devinocellars. com Lost Oak Winery at 111 Rosewood Ave. provides a drastically different feel and experience.

First and foremost, all the wines featured there are produced by Lost Oak Winery in Burleson, Texas, and are crafted by winemaker Angela Chapman.

Even though the expansive Boerne venue sits in what was once the Ebensberger Fisher Funeral home, the energy is far from morbid.

This rather large building consists of a central room with a sizable rectangular bar in the middle area, surrounded by an assortment of smaller rooms which include private wine lockers where wine club members can store their personal wine stash.

Lost Oak Boerne is open six days a week, closed on Mondays. Live music can also be enjoyed as part of the entertainment; more information is available at: LostOakWinery.com.

The wines I tried at De Vino: 

— Saint Tryphon “El Jardîn” Texas Albarriño 2023: Bright citrus flavors with a touch of salinity.

— Henri Fabre Côtes de Provence Rosé 2022: A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault, offering typical flavors of strawberry and orange rind.

Over at Lost Oak, I tried: 

— Mourvèdre Rosé 2022: Strawberry sorbet on the nose with a white peach palate.

— Cabernet Sauvignon 2021: Ripe cherry, hint of slate and blackberry on the nose, with more blackberry on the palate and jammy huckleberry on the finish.

All the wines featured at Boerne’s Lost Oak Cellars winery are produced by Lost Oak Winery in Burleson, Texas, and are crafted by winemaker Angela Chapman.