Taste Kiepersol...The Blog
Kiepersol's 25th anniversary

Discover the Kiepersol lifestyle: behind-the-scenes stories, cooking inspirations, and drink ideas to enjoy your moments at home.

SPIRITS By Dylan Latham SPIRITS By Dylan Latham

The History of Gin

Love it or hate it, gin has a fascinating place in history. Dive in with Distiller Dylan Latham as he explores gin from early medicinal uses to the botanical elixir it is today.

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Marnelle on Trefethen Chardonnay

There is one special wine you can enjoy at the restaurant that honors our Founding Winemaker’s roots. We serve the Trefethen Chardonnay from Napa Valley because Marnelle was trained at Trefethen as a young winemaker. Learn more about Marnelle’s favorite Chardonnay in the video below.

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WINE By Kelly Doherty WINE By Kelly Doherty

A Tale of Three Sangiovese Wines

The Sangiovese vines are the first reds to bud out in spring and have always held a special place in our heart and our history. Learn more about the three unique wines that we’ve created for three very different flavor profiles.

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What is Bourbon?

You may know that bourbon is only made in America, but do you know what else makes up a bourbon? The diverse landscape of American bourbon is held together by rules that make it unique…and tasty.

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Rye Whiskey: A Beginner’s Guide

This week at the Distillery at Kiepersol, we're crafting rye whiskey. While Bourbon enjoys its status as America’s whiskey and holds the title of the most popular whiskey in the country, it wasn’t the first American whiskey. That distinction belongs to rye whiskey.

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PEOPLE, WINE By Kelly Doherty PEOPLE, WINE By Kelly Doherty

We Know Texas Vino at Kiepersol

Listen in on a fun-packed hour of quick wits and wine stories.

Winemaker Michelle Snider and Branding & Marketing Director Kelly Doherty get a chance to talk to the guys at the traveling podcast “We Know Texas Vino”. This is a podcast not to be missed!

They explore wineries and vineyards in Texas talking to the people in the trenches creating the future of the Texas wine industry.

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STORIES, BED & BREAKFAST By Kelly Doherty STORIES, BED & BREAKFAST By Kelly Doherty

The Clydesdales & The Stable House

The Stable House at Kiepersol has a fascinating history. In the early days, we cherished the four Clydesdale horses originating from the Budweiser herd that lived in the Stable House. We figured they would be comfortable on a wine farm since they were used to being around beer. These magnificent animals towered over the vineyards as they gently led customers on a horse and carriage tour along the winding paths of Kiepersol.

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Bridge ~ The Epic Short Story

The historically available Bridge wine by Kiepersol was inspired by a beautiful family story of love and loss in World War I. This truly epic short story of our Founder’s grandfather travels full circle from Texas to Europe and South Africa, and back to Texas again.

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WINE, VINEYARD By Kelly Doherty WINE, VINEYARD By Kelly Doherty

Kiepersol by the Numbers

Guests ask us all sorts of great questions on tours, at the restaurant and in the tasting room. Here’ s a few of those top questions you have asked over the years about the wines, our harvest, and fun stuff like how many grapes are in a bottle.

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