Robert Clay Vineyards

07/04/2025

🌿 So God Made a Winegrower. 🍇

Every vine, every cluster—hand-tended. My father and I out here, season after season, pruning, tying, mending, picking. No shortcuts. No big crews. Just us and the land.

It’s not just farming. It’s carrying forward something sacred. A father-son legacy, rooted in respect for the vine and the patience to let nature lead.

07/01/2025

OPEN HOUSE- this weekend!

Mason's Seaquist House will be open this coming Saturday, July 5th. Tours will run from 10am till 1:30pm. No reservations necessary - just show up between those hours. Tours last about an hour. Adults $15; kids 9-12 $5; 8 & under are free. 405 Broad St. (about 2 blks north of courthouse).

05/18/2025

The Texas Wine Lover app makes planning a breeze!

Planning a wine trip has never been easier. With the Texas Wine Lover app, you can start by browsing wineries and planning your route on the desktop, and the best part?

Your itinerary automatically populates in the app for easy on-the-go access. Whether you're at home or out on the road, our app keeps your wine journey seamless and organized. From the perfect wineries to scenic wine trails, it’s all in the palm of your hand.

Download the app today - go.txwine.us/u/download-app

05/10/2025

🤩 TONIGHT!
🎶 TWO TONS OF STEEL
🍷 ROBERT CLAY VINEYARDS

SAT. MAY 10, 7PM - TWO TONS OF STEEL!
Known for their signature brand of high-energy country, Two Tons of Steel has rolled out a new Buddy Holly Tribute. Travel back in time as the band brings the groundbreaking sounds of Buddy Holly to life on the Odeon stage! Two Tons of Steel channels the energy, charisma, and pioneering spirit of one of rock ‘n’ roll’s original icons.
🎟 TICKETS: theodeontheater.com
🎵 YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/mYw6gb4bVm0

Two Tons of Steel Tribute to BUDDY HOLLY at the Brauntex Theater in New Braunfels, Texas - That'll Be The Day

04/26/2025

Our 2015 Merlot marks the first time we took in the fruit for ourselves — making our first true estate wine, made in true winery quantity. A bold step, a young winemaker’s dream realized. Aged 26 months in French oak, this wine represents the turning point, the year it all began.
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Scoring 95 points from James Suckling, it’s now one of the highest rated wine in Texas history. We’re humbled, grateful, and more excited than ever to share this bottle with you.



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04/25/2025

2017 Touriga Nacional Grand Reserve
93 Points – James Suckling

The 2017 Touriga Nacional Grand Reserve is the first commercial planting of this legendary Portuguese variety in the state of Texas, grown entirely on our estate vineyard.

Aged 52 months in French oak, this wine is a bold, powerful expression of Touriga Nacional, benefiting from a warm, dry growing season and showcasing deep spice, plum, and macerated cherry flavors with subtle oak and cedar accents. It’s a beautifully mature and mellow red that speaks of place, patience, and purpose.



If you’d like to see the rest of the scores for Texas wines making waves, head over to JamesSuckling.com and subscribe to explore the full list. Texas wines are earning their place on the map—don’t miss out!

04/19/2025

🚨Mason County Courthouse Arson Case- Unraveled🕵️

You thought you knew everything about this case!

Intriguing interview with Brandy and Chris Diamond of Texas Wine and True Crime

A special thanks to Tonya Ahlschwede and Havana Schmidt for guiding us through the intricate details of the Mason County Courthouse arson case.

On February 4, 2021, the historic Mason County Courthouse, built in 1909, was severely damaged by a fire determined to be arson. The fire was part of a series of deliberate acts, including an occupied residence also set ablaze that night. Nicholas Miller was arrested and found guilty of these crimes, with evidence showing the use of ignitable liquids at the scenes. He faced multiple charges including arson, burglary, unauthorized use of a vehicle, and firearm possession.

🎧Tune in to hear Tonya and Havana’s detailed walkthrough of the events, investigation, and aftermath of this case.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/texas-wine-and-true-crime/id1537715382?i=1000703545927

Dan McLaughlin Robert Blake McLaughlin

Podcast Episode · Texas Wine and True Crime · 04/15/2025 · 37m

04/14/2025

On April 7th, a hard freeze rolled through the Hill Country and hit us at Robert Clay Vineyards with devastating force. It wiped out nearly all of our blocks—and we lost our entire Merlot.

This wasn’t just a late frost—it was a true phenomenon. Temperatures dropped so quickly and deeply in the night that even a helicopter wouldn’t have helped. There was nothing we could do but watch and pray.

Farming teaches resilience, but days like this hit deep. We’re leaning on faith, grit, and the long view. Thanks to everyone reaching out with kind words—we feel it and we’re grateful.

04/09/2025

SUNDAY, April 13th

04/07/2025