We’re welcoming a new member to the herd! A healthy calf was just born at Fritz Farm, and both mama and baby are doing great. Watching new life on the ranch is always a special reminder of the rhythm of the land — and a joy we’re grateful to share with you.
Solaro Estate Winery of Dripping Springs Texas enters 2025 as a premier winery in North America! The world acclaimed San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition just announced that it has awarded the prestigious Double Gold medal to Solaro’s 2022 Tempranillo and Gold to Solaro’s Bordorossa. “As a viticulturist, sommelier, and one of Solaro’s Winemakers, I am…
San Francisco, CA – January 4, 2025 – Solaro Estate Winery from Dripping Springs Texas has achieved what most wineries dream of and strive for. On January 4, 2025, the world-respected San Francisco International Wine Competition announced its 2025 winners. Impressively, every one of Solaro’s releases medaled, and Solaro’s 2022 Tempranillo Reserve won the coveted…
Agriculture isn’t a word that makes us think “entertainment”. We don’t search the internet or magazines for the closest tomatoes, spinach, citrus or beef farm to visit. Then there is the Estate Vineyard a true hard working agricultural operation in every sense – conjuring visions of vineyard weddings, Tasting Rooms with live music, corporate retreats,…
Erika has completed the Texas Tech University Viticulture program, as a premier student in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, with an overall grade of 99. From helping hand-bottle for other wineries at 7 years old and planting vineyards, the Texas Hill Country terroir is under her nails and producing highly recognized Texas wines…
What has been achieved, together with involved Solaro Members, in a short time, is remarkable. 2023 was another wonderful year in the life journey of Solaro. Our vision of a Member supported Estate Winery, where Members would share our lifestyle, reserve wines, a private and exclusive community with a rich quality of life, a place…
When we envision the life of a grapevine, it’s often the vibrant, fruit-bearing seasons that come to mind. Yet, winter plays a crucial role in the vine’s cycle. As the leaves fall and the vineyards become seemingly dormant, a world of activity unfolds beneath the surface. While vines appear dormant during winter, they are far…
‘Wine travel’, ‘Vineyards near me’, ‘Local Wineries’. These are all things that people look for when choosing a wine region destination. Austin, Texas is a destination city for the world. Southwest of Austin, is the city of Dripping Springs, and as its water tower proudly states, is the “Gateway to the Texas Hill Country.” Solaro Estate…
Every day in the life of a winery and its vintages is wonderful. However, one of the many things that makes wine supreme is that there is only one crush per year and the whole year is in anticipation of that exciting non-stop time that is the beginning of the wine making process for the…