This is an opportunity to learn about the wine making process, to taste and explore new wines and to understand how they enhance the flavors of the foods they are paired with. Vintners and/or their Representatives will be on hand to explain their wine making process and the unique character of the wines they create.  

 Our innovative Chef Sebastian is committed to preparing a truly memorable dinner. Choosing high quality, fresh ingredients his masterful creations are specifically designed to highlight the unique character of the various wines being offered. This year the Vintner Dinner Series schedule is as follows:

January 21st- Bell Springs Winery
January 28th- Woodrose Winery
February 4th- Solaro Estate
February 11th – McReynolds Winery
February 14th- Pleasant Hill Winery
February 18th- Dry Comal Creek
February 25th- Driftwood Estate

For many foodies and wine enthusiasts the big question is not, “are you going to a vintner dinner?” but “which one?”  Ah, these difficult decisions. With the efforts of owners Mike and Vickie Schneider, Chef Sebastian, and award winning Texas wineries each dining experience is meant to be savoured and shared.  Be sure to book your reservations, as these dinners will sell out.

 Our distinctive Saturday evening dinners are offered to the public for $66.50 per person, plus tax and gratuity.  Remember, reservations are required to participate in the festivities. Please call the Blair House Inn at(512)847-1111or toll free at 877-549-5450to reserve your table.

During the months of January & February, Blair House Inn, renown for its gourmet fare, features a celebration of Texas Wineries by inviting vintners to showcase their wines during one of our five-course dinners devoted to the vintner dinner series.  

Each Saturday evening from January 15^th through February 26^th, vintners and/or winery representatives will share their creations with visitors to Blair House Inn. Each gourmet dinner will feature a menu specially designed to highlight the unique character of the various wines being offered. Call for reservations. This year the series schedule is as follows:

January 15th ~ Three Dudes Winery
January 22nd ~ Bella Vista Ranch
January 29th ~ Spicewood Vineyards
February 5th ~ Sistercreek Vineyards
February 19th ~ Pedernales Cellars
February 26th ~ Llano Estacado

Above (L to R): Mandola Estate Winery Chief of Winery Operations & Winemaker – Dave Reilly, Blair House Inn Executive Chef – Norris Sebastian, Mandola Manager of Wine Sales and Sommelier – Bill Elsey.

A successful vintner dinner on Saturday January 23rd with Mandola Estate Winery.  We had the pleasure to host Dave Remy and Bill Elsey, representatives of Mandola Estate Winery, as they enchanted and educated our guest and staff of the various wines their company offers.  Among the available selection Dave and Bill educated our guest in the properties of the wine they create.  We have other eclectic wineries scheduled thru the end of February.  Call today for reservations.

Texas Vintner Series

Blair House Executive Chef Norris Sebastian and Owner Mike Schneider work closely with the various vintners to create the perfect food pairing for each wine presented.  Chef Sebastian has been at the helm of numerous fine dinning restaurants such as the Swiss Austrian Restaurant, The Belvedere, The Grape, the Four Seasons Hotel and Resort in Dallas, TX and the AquaKnox Restaurant located in the Venetian Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Chef Sebastian will create innovative dishes that will pair well with wines from the best Wineries in Texas.

January 30^th Bella Vista Ranch- Wimberley, TX

February 6^th Llano Estacado- Lubbock, TX

February 13^th Driftwood Estate Winery- Driftwood, TX (Sold Out)

February 20^th Flat Creek Estate, Marble Falls, TX

February 27^th Torre di Pietra Vineyards, Fredericksburg, TX

Our distinctive Saturday evening dinners are offered to the public for $64.50 per person, plus tax and a 20% gratuity.  Remember, reservations are required to participate in the festivities. Please call the Blair House Inn at (512) 847-1111.