Tiffany C.
Yelp
Perissos exceeded my expectations!! Its my new favorite vineyard in Texas. Out of all Hill Country wineries I've visited, this is most reminiscent of Napa. From literally first moment you drive in, you're surrounded by unending acres of vines. As you venture in, you'll see vineyards galore&its breathtakingly beautiful. Great photo-op!
LOCATION/ATMOSPHERE:
About an hour out from Austin, its close enough for day trip. Its also right by Inks Lake, so take a detour if you want nature too. Tasting room itself is nice- very clean, modern, and country-like with stone walls, wood tables&industrial steel chairs. Outside are many picnic tables on a shaded porch or under big trees, so enjoy sipping your wine while looking out at the gorgeous view...nothing like Hill Country! Very laid back.
WINE:
Tasting menu is preset ($15 for 6), but offers well-balanced variety. I'm generally not a fan of pre-set menus because there's typically at least a few I will not like. But I loved Perissos' menu and found it to be a strong pre-set (preface: I love wine, specifically dry wine, so my opinion may vary from your palette). All 6 are exceptionally smooth&easy to drink. Whether light, medium, or full-bodied, my friends and I were thoroughly impressed with each. Each wine is substantial, boasting many wonderful notes. My favorite was the 2015 Racker's Blend. It is made with 8 different reds&packed with flavor, yet so easy to drink and delightfully smooth with silky long finish. Pours are decent size. All wines 100% Texas grown. Great value tasting!
SERVICE:
Excellent! We were immediately greeted by the sweetest lady upon entry. Our server was attentive and came back often to check on us. She was great at not rushing the tasting, letting us enjoy our wine. She also gave detailed descriptions/history of wine before each pour, which I definitely appreciated.
Overall, I absolutely loved Perissos! It is so adorable and perfect escape from the city. I could easily spend the whole afternoon here on a beautiful Texas day...oh wait, I did! Come here for a day-trip getaway and gorgeous views, chill vibes, good wine!