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and bronze . The modern galleries are elegant and spacious and represent such national artists as the highly collected G . Harvey , Matt Smith , Glenna Goodacre , Robert Moore and Brian Grimm .
Wicked Wine
Many people are unaware that Texas has a reputation for growing high-quality grapes and producing world-class wines . According to the Texas Wine and Growers Association ,
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T��a� i� no� th� �o�ntry�� ��th largest wine producer . In particular , Fredericksburg is an American Viticultural Area ( AVA ) known for having a similar terrain to the wine growing regions of central Italy and the Rhone Valley in France . And because of the unique combination of the Texas Hill Country sun and soil , many award-winning wines are coming from this region .
Maybe that is why this is the second
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most visited wine region in the United States , according to Orbitz Travel , and one of the nation ’ s fastest growing wine destinations . �o� �o��� �� har���r����� to �n� a greater diversity in wines than what yo� �i�� �n� a�on� th� T��a� �in� Trail . With more than two dozen wineries and tasting rooms in Fredericksburg alone , you don ’ t have to travel far to sample the fruit of the vine .
Located in the Texas Hill Country between Fredericksburg and Stonewall , Becker Vineyards was established in 1992 by Richard and ��nny �����r� �hat yo� �i�� �n� h�r� are some of the best-of-the-best wines . They have been featured in Wine Spectator and Food & Wine and have been served in the White House . Try a tank , barrel , and then a vertical sampling of Cabernet Sauvignon in their Library Tasting , hand-picked from the Becker ’ s private collection . Wine tastings of their current vintages are also available in the cavernous tasting room .
For a “ Tuscany in Texas ” feel , stop at Grape Creek Winery & Vineyards , where you can sample their many
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award-winning wines . Owners Brian and Jennifer Health recently took a Gold / Best for their super-Tuscan �ty�� ����i��io �rom �a�i�� Rim� For wine made in the same fashion as “ old world ” Riojas of Spain , go to the family-owned and operated Pedernales Cellars . Here you will �n� ��n�hmar��� T�m�rani��o� and Viogniers . Ask to taste the Tempranillo 2009 , a vibrant , aromatic , full-bodied varietal .
Classy Cuisine
As might be expected , there are many places in and around town that feature German cuisine . Try the Old German Bakery & Restaurant on Main Street for breakfast and lunch . They have been serving Fredericksburg for over 40 years and everything is made from scratch . Choose from authentic German pancakes , European pastries and their “ House Schnitzel .” Just be forewarned that portions are ample .
Otto ’ s German Bistro is the place to go for a gourmet twist on German cuisine . Open only for dinner , they use locally sourced produce and meats . Local beers , wines , and handcrafted cocktails complete the dining experience . They are located across the street from the National
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