Sunset Winery

My expectations were too high. The young lady helping us was not personable or helpful. I don’t think that she knew the wines very well. The wines were not very good. There is untapped potential for this to be a great hidden treasure.

Very disappointed. We went with a friend who is a member of their wine club. Started off great, the lady indicated we would all receive 20% off all bottles of wine since our friend was a member. Fantastic! At the end I purchased 4 bottles, another person in our group purchased 3 bottles, and my friend who is a member purchased a case. Well, they did not add the 20% discount as mentioned. I asked about it, and the young girl indicated very shortly «NO, that is for members only. She misinformed you, sorry.» We purchased well over $ 600 worth of wine and they would not adhere to the 20% discount. I would have gone again, AND would have brought new friend, however due to the way the discount was handled (very rudely) I will not be going back. Left a bad taste in my mouth, very unprofessional, bad business.

We took a tour of the winery and the owners were extremely friendly they made us fill right at home. They have a wonderful story it was very entertaining. We found several wines that my husband and I liked. We will be going back to purchase more of the wine.

I purchased a guided wine tour for two via Groupon. I have to say that I was quite disappointed. The wine was so-​so. The tour it’s self was lacking. And the food was not particularly exciting… we had microwavable pizzas. I can’t say it was worth my money or the drive.

Great way to spend an afternoon. Bruce is great and very knowledgeable. We went with the wine tasting… very enjoyable.

My husband and I had a wonderful tour and wine tasting! Lots of information and friendly environment. We purchased some wonderful wines today! Quirky and fun!

I purchased a couple vouchers from Travelzoo to the Sunset Winery for a tour for my friends and myself. I booked an afternoon in the spring for about 12 people. Everyone had a great time and stayed way past the tour to drink some of the wines we had purchased after the tasting. The wines are bad and some have actually won some medals. Great accolades.
The owner and staff are as sweet as can be and are very accommodating. We had a large group but that did not keep them from providing great service with a smile. They answered all of our questions, gave a great history of the winery and gave us plenty of space where we could take pictures and just have a good time.
The tour did not come with a tasting but the owner offered us a deal with the Travelzoo. We were able to taste all the wines for $ 5 and if we purchased two wines from the tasting menu the fee was waived. Most of the wines from the tasting menu were 20% off so everyone purchased some wine to take home.
I agree with Deborah D where she says that the parking is limited and the curb appeal could be improved. I think if they got some more support they’d be able to update and tend to the grounds a little bit better. The patio is great but you’d have to go through an awkward hallway behind the employee counter to get there if you came through the front door. Also, there is only one restroom and if you are sitting on the patio you’d have to go through the employee entrance behind the counter again to get to the restroom. So the layout could be worked on as well.
The winery has lots of events throughout the year. The employees told us that they have Potlucks every third Friday of the month. They do provide food but you are welcome to bring a dish since it is a Potluck. Also, they have a small little stomping barrel where every Halloween they have a Lucky lookalike contest and fill the barrel for contestants to stomp grapes like they do in the wine episode. If you want to experience picking grapes, they let volunteers help and do not charge. Some wineries charge customers for this experience. Sign up for their newsletter and get more information on all of their events.
I can’t say that this is the best winery that I’ve been to in Texas but is is charming in its own way. Check it out if you are in the area.

I took my parents to Sunset last weekend because of the reviews and was pretty disappointed. The term «winery» should be used loosely. It is a small house that makes and sells overpriced wine. My expectation was that it might be a quaint/​boutique business, but the lawn and surroundings are not well kept and you’re truly just sitting on someone’s back porch drinking mediocre wine. We opted for the 6-​wine tasting and experienced one good wine of the bunch (I think — the pours were stingy so tasting was limited). The best one I can recommend is the Cabernet. But you’ll have to drop $ 27 on it if you want to take it home. In truth, the folks that run it seem nice and the wine was okay, but there is nothing else to recommend this as a planned excursion.

I have no complaints about the wines. There are some decent wines and a few great ones. However, I would absolutely not recommend paying for the tour. The winery is an awkward old house with narrow hallways and it isn’t something you would want to pay for– it’s a waste of money. This tour is nothing like what you would get at other texas wineries or in California. On top of it, it doesn’t include the tasting fee and there’s no discounts If you buy a bottle or multiples. The property is very simplistic. The couple who own it are very nice and welcoming but the concept of this winery is probably the strangest I’ve encountered.

an absolute GEM! i was a little nervous when we full pulled up – it doesn’t look like it is a winery. but it is in fact a fully functioning, completely legit winery. owned by the sweetest couple who know their stuff, it is an impressive place! i was so impressed by how they taught themselves how to make wine — and make it delicious! my favorite was the acai seco, the cabernet sauvignon, and the merlot. I went with my husband it was a fun romantic way to get away from the norm. We also loved having our picture taken for the wine bottle and opted to purchase the cab. sauvignon. i learned so much and the experience was so great, i cannot wait to go back.

The folks who own this winery are nice. They greet you with a friendly smile and will give you a great tour of the wine making process. Unfortunately, it is still TX wine and to me, TX winemakers try too much to emulate the French style. Whites are better than reds as they are allowed to be a bit sweeter.

Do yourself a favor and don’t miss this little gem. Despite the appearances, these folks make some very tasty wines.
I wasn’t too sure about this little winery when I drove up. It just looks like a little house with some grape vines out back, but I’m glad I stopped. It was a Sunday afternoon and I was the only one there when I arrived, although a few others came in for tastings while I was there. Tastings are $ 5 for 6 wines and if you like what you taste, a glass is $ 5. Bottle prices are very reasonable as well. I tend to like sweeter or full bodied wines, but I think there is something here for everyone. I especially liked their Acai berrry wines. They are one of the first wineries in the US to make wine with Acai. They have a dry (Seco) and a sweet (Doce). The Seco reminds me of a very smooth Chianti, and the Doce is just plain yummy. As to their other wines (which are also very tasty), all of the grapes come from Texas. They grow Spanish Black grapes on site, and all of their other grapes come from west Texas where the days are hot and the nights are cool.
You will probably be offered a tour of the winery from the owners, Bruce and Birgit Anderson. Take them up on it. They have converted the home where they raised their children into a very unique winery. Bottling takes place in the kitchen and the grapes are fermented in the old dining room, but everything is very modern and sterile.
They have pot luck events here a couple of times a month and I’m looking forward to going back.
Down side… the parking is a bit limited and they could do a little more to improve the curb appeal and to make it a little more obvious that this is a winery. All in all, the great deck out back, the tasty wines, and the very friendly owners and staff make up for any short comings.
Stop in… I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.