Rand McNally Includes Bella Vista Ranch in Top 10

Check out:  "10 Places to Learn Something New on the Road," November, 21, 2011 – Rand McNally, On the Road, BestoftheRoad.com .  Be sure to visit us and see what they're talking about!

Visit Us & Try Our New Wines

After your olive oil tasting, you can try our Hill Country varietals: two different Cabernet Sauvignons, 2006 Syrah, and 2007 Texas Sunset (semi-sweet, Sangiovese blend), our popular Natural Blackberry Wine (a fruit forward dessert wine) and a semi-sweet table white we call Lyte Whyte.  Wine tasting is $6 in our tasting room, you can purchase by the bottle or glass to enjoy at our picnic tables, or you can order bottles online or by calling us. We are not legally able to ship to every state in the U.S. Just ask and we'll look up your state.

Tasting Room & Gift Shop

We invite you to visit our tasting room and gift shop during normal business hours. You can sample  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 $15 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 in Texas 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

Private tours are available any day of the week, per our schedule availability, for group of 12 people or more, at a discounted rate of $12.00 per person. Experience a “Taste of Tuscany In The Texas Hill Country” for your next corporate event or social outing. We also offer catering of hors d’oeuvres and and specialty lunches. Please call (512) 847-6514 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to make reservations.

Please note: One week prior to the scheduled group tour date, a 50% down or payment in full is required. Tour may be cancelled if group arrives more than 1 hour later than scheduled appointment, due to staffing schedules. We appreciate your understanding.

We look forward to your visit!