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The Bee’s Knees in the Vineyard
Do we need the bee’s knees in the vineyard? Discover the magic of springtime at Kiepersol and unveil the surprising secret behind how our precious grapes come into existence.
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.
Bourbon: Exploring the Impact of Grains on Flavor Profiles
Discover your perfect style of bourbon. The secret lies in the grains. Dive into the personality of each grain with Kiepersol’s Distller, Dyaln Latham and see which bourbon style makes you happy.
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.
Bourbon: A History of Tradition, Rebellion, and A Modern Comeback
How did bourbon become the most sought-after spirit of our time? Like any good story, bourbon has had its ups and downs throughout American history.
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.
How to Understand Any Whiskey Label
Dylan shares how to become a whiskey pro. You’ll know exactly what you’re buying when exploring new spirits at any liquor store.
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.
Should You Add a Splash of Water to Your Whiskey?
Distillers, whiskey experts, and bartenders have been advising whiskey consumers for decades to add a bit of water to their whiskey, but not all whiskey drinkers agree. Who’s right and why?
Top Texas Winery…Bringing the Saddle Home to East Texas
Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller presented the Top Texas Winery saddle to Winemaker Michelle Snider and Director of Branding and Marketing Kelly Doherty in Houston at the Rodeo Roundup and Best Bites event. See where the saddle is now…
Rye Whiskey: Across America
Grab a small sample of your favorite rye and join Dylan as he uncovers the distinct characteristics of diverse styles of rye whiskey found across America.
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.
Exploring the Spirit of Texas: A Journey Through the Distillery at Kiepersol
Distiller Dylan Latham delves into the essence of exploring the spirit of Texas on the Kiepersol blog today. He shares the core vision of each spirit we produce giving voice to the legends of Kiepersol.
Kiepersol is the Top Texas Winery in 2024
Kiepersol has won "Top Texas Winery" for the year at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition. Some of your favorite wines received the medals that culminated in the winning of the Top Texas Winery award.
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.
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.
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.
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.