Spring Has Sprung At The Bella Vista Ranch

We survived a tough winter and the trees are loaded with flowers – that bodes well for a great harvest. The olives will set and ripen over the next 5 – 6 months and we’ll harvest starting in October. It’s a gorgeous time to visit the Ranch!

Current Wine Tasting – Blackberry Wine Is Available!

We currently offer Hill Country varietals: 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Syrah, and 2007 Texas Sunset (semi-sweet, sangiovese blend) and our popular Natural Blackberry Wine (a fruit forward dessert wine). We also have a white that has pleased even the “non-white drinkers” - 2009 Lyte Whyte (Chenin Blanc blend).

Tasting Room & Gift Shop

We invite you to visit our tasting room and gift shop during our normal business hours. You can sample multiple fresh olive oils, jams made from fruit off the ranch, hand crafted wines and other gourmet foods.

Orchard Tours and Formal Tastings – SAT. 10:00AM, 1:00 PM; SUN. 12:00 Noon

We enjoy sharing our "Touch of Tuscany In Texas" and invite you to learn more about the structure of a traditional Italian family farm; an in-depth exploration of olive trees and their oils. Tour fees are $10 per person (children 12 years old and older are welcome on the tour) and allow you to walk through the picturesque olive orchards and gardens, while your host provides a thorough overview including:

• the history of olive trees
• the agricultural aspects of growing olive trees and olive cultivation*
• a close-up view of the olive press, known in Italian as a "frantoio"
• a definition of high quality, extra virgin olive oil
• a guided olive oil tasting
• the protocol and sensory evaluation of multiple oils
• formal tasting of all items in the store, including all wines

*Wear comfortable shoes to walk in the fields and orchards.

Tours are scheduled at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM on Saturdays. SUNDAYS: Tours at 12:00 Noon only.

Private Group Tours & Events

We are open for private group (10 or more people) tours Monday through Friday and can host your special events, from corporate outings, to social groups, to rehearsal dinners and everything in-between. We offer catering of h'ors dourves, lunches, formal wine tasting, dinners, etc. to fit your needs. Private tours are available any day of the week, per your reservation needs, for groups of 10 or more. We book up early, so please call 512-847-6514 or email events@bvranch.com to discuss your needs, fees, menus and to make reservations.

We look forward to your visit!