Fiesta Estate Vineyard
Welcome to the heart of Fiesta Winery®, where our passion for winemaking meets the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country. Fiesta Estate Vineyard—also lovingly referred to as Bend—is just minutes from Colorado Bend State Park and serves as our flagship location. This is where our award-winning Texas wines are produced, bottled, and poured in the tasting room surrounded by sweeping views of the Hill Country landscape.
Rooted in tradition, this property is part of the historic Baxter Ranch, a six-generation family homestead. It’s also home to the Baxter/McCoury families who remain a vital part of the vineyard’s legacy and its commitment to sustainable winemaking and land preservation.
Fiesta Estate Vineyard
Texas Hill Country AVA
This is the largest viticulture area in the state and the second largest in the United States. The largest AVA in Texas comprises 58 different soil associations distributed over an area of approximately 9 million acres. This area sits on the Edwards Plateau and it comprises many hills and steep canyons. The elevation ranges from 426 - 2,421 feet, with the areas of the lowest elevation in the south and northeast end of the region. The major soil texture types in the hill country AVA include clay loam, clay, and sandy clay loam.
Working Vineyard at Bend, Texas
Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country wine region, our vineyard sits in a beautiful area known as Cals Crossing in Lampasas County. At an elevation of 1,200 feet, the vineyard benefits from deep alluvial soils enriched by the nearby Colorado River. Gentle south winds and early morning river fog naturally cool the vines, while a protective ridge of hills creates a dramatic setting for stunning sunsets and sweeping Hill Country views.
We’ve carefully chosen grape varietals that thrive in warm climates and are well-suited to the unique soils and terrain of the Texas Hill Country AVA. This thoughtful selection allows us to craft wines that truly reflect the character of the land.
The original vineyard was planted in the spring of 2010 with the help of family and friends—a true labor of love. Over the years, we've expanded and refined our vines to include Mourvèdre, Grenache, Tannat, and Cabernet Sauvignon. In 2025, we'll complete the vineyard with the addition of Syrah, further enriching our portfolio of estate-grown wines and deepening our roots in Texas wine country.
Partner Vineyards
Texas High Plains AVA
The Texas High Plains is the second largest AVA in Texas, comprising roughly 8 million acres in west Texas, including Lubbock and surrounding areas. The eastern border of the High Plains follows the 3,000-foot elevation contour line along the Caprock Escarpment, the steep transitional zone separating the High Plains from the lower plains to the east. Elevation within the Texas High Plains gradually increases from 3,000 feet at the edge of the Caprock Escarpment to about 4,100 feet in the northwest portion of the AVA. Grapes and wine have been produced in this region since the mid-1970s, and vineyards here have become a major grape supplier to wineries throughout the state.
Topsoils in the High Plains vary in-depth, with several kinds of sand and sandy loam in the region over a calcareous subsoil. The climate is semi-arid, with average rainfall between 18 inches. Average high temperatures in the region vary between the low 50s in January to the mid-'90s in July, with averages being warmer in the southeast and cooler to the northwest of the region.
Current Partner Vineyards:
Diamante Doble Dos Vineyards
Diamante Doble Vineyards
Reddy Vineyards
Lahey Vineyards