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Westcave Cellars Winery in Texas Hill Country Listed for $3.75 Million on Famed Wine Trail

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Published on June 04, 2024
Westcave Cellars Winery in Texas Hill Country Listed for $3.75 Million on Famed Wine TrailSource: Google Street View

The Texas Hill Country could be your new home if you're in the market for a winery. The Westcave Cellars Winery & Tasting Room, a property sprawling over 30 acres in Blanco County, is up for grabs with a $3.75 million price tag, as listed by Republic Ranches. This prime location on the Texas Wine Trail, nestled between Johnson City and Fredericksburg, is a hotspot for oenophiles, attracting droves each year to its array of wineries, breweries, and distilleries.

Highlighted by a refurbishment, the winery boasts a 2,200-square-foot tasting room and event space, fully equipped with a commercial kitchen. According to KSAT, the property is also home to metal-insulated buildings serving both as a wine-making lab and storage for case goods. A unique feature of the place, a residential home named the "Hydeaway," offers a cozy living space complete with two bedrooms, bathrooms, and a full kitchen, making it a potential source of income through short-term rentals.

Nestled amidst the winemaking facilities is the "Hydeaway," a 2,000-square-foot abode that comfortably sleeps six. Boasting its own marketplace for rustic living, the home includes a full kitchen and amenities suitable for weekenders or longer stays. Billed as a potential key asset for buyers looking to dive into the rental market, its current use is for those looking to escape into the countryside splendor—according to the website of Republic Ranches, a 324-foot water well with top-notch flow and purification systems supplies the property, ensuring the finest water for wine production.

Wine aficionados with a penchant for Texas vintages might find the investment particularly appealing, given the winery's history of local grape use and award-winning creations. As noted by MySanAntonio.com, Westcave Cellars Winery has established itself as a producer of fine wines since its opening in 2011, with accolades including gold medals from the prestigious TEXSOM International Wine Awards. Not just wine, the property's venture into craft beer since 2019 attests to its versatility and appeal to a broad spectrum of beverage enthusiasts.