Thanks you for great 2011! Wales Manor, like most traditional wineries across the world, closes our tasting room during the winter months. However, we are open by appointment for wine purchases-and will be happy to give you a quick tour during the process. If you would like to purchase some wine, drop us an e-mail at www.walesmanor.com or call (972) 542-0417 (email is best).
Wales Manor will be opening its 2011 season April 1st. Sign up for our newsletter for updates and Music Under The Stars concert information.
12.000 visitors in 2010. We will ROCK 2011!
Wales Manors new branding phrase THE BEST LITTLE WINEHOUSE IN TEXAS is gaining national attention. Recently John "Josey" Wales, and two of his friends (Platinum/Gold Record Songwriter Adam Mitchell and Texas Legend Singer/Songwriter Jon Christopher Davis) got together to write, compose, produce and record this song. It Tells The Story- ENJOY
Music Under The Stars
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Wales Manor Winery & Vineyard - McKinney, Texas
Wales Manor Vineyard, established by John Wales in 1999, was the first commercial vineyard in Collin County and the northeastern area of the Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas metroplex. Located adjacent to the city of McKinney, the 3 acre clay and limestone vineyard is used exclusively for Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve and Rose Wines.
Located on a hill which is one of the highest elevation points in Collin County Texas, Wales Manor Winery & Vineyard has continued its role of supporting the Texas Wine Industry by helping establish additional vineyards in Collin County.
The Texas Wine Industry has a rich history of which many are not aware. The history can be traced back to 1662 when the first vineyard and winery was established by Franciscan priests at the 'Mission of Ysleta' near El Paso. Texas presently ranks 5th as the largest wine producer, by volume, in the United States.
Wales Manor Winery & Vineyard again added to the Texas tradition when it opened the first commercial winery in Collin County, TX in 2003. From its humble beginnings as the first commercial winery / vineyard on Collin County, Wales Manor is now one of numerous local wineries.
During 2003, the owners of Wales Manor and Triple 'R' Ranch Wineries combined efforts and formed Lone Star Wine Cellars, wich is located in the Ritz Building right in the heart of Historic Downtown McKinney, TX. Specializing in tastings and sales. Lone Stars Wine Cellars was the first collaborative effort in Texas involving 2 seperately owned wineries.
We are excited about the past, present, and future of the Texas Wine Industry and the role Wales Manor will continue to play in its history and growth. Our commitment to you is producing affordable wines that meet the quality standards deserving the stamp of TEXAS. We take pride in the production of our wines here at Wales Manor, striving to provide our customers & guests with an abundant wine selection that reflects and encompasses all that is great about the wonderful State of Texas.
Our selection of wines
Wales Manor offers a wide variety of wines to satisfy almost every palate. We, along with most all wine experts,�strongly believe that a good wine starts in the vineyard with freshly harvested grapes (no concentrate). We do not hide the flaws in wines�by the addition of flavoring, artificial additives, or sweetners. Although Wales Manor owns an estate vineyard, it takes a lot of grapes to meet our production demands. From North, South, Central, East and West Texas, we are constantly seeking to sign grape contracts to fulfill our needs for Texas Grapes. Only the best vineyards in Texas are given contracts to sell fruit to Wales Manor. Again, a good wine starts in the vineyard! » Learn more about Wales Manor's wine selection.
Wales Manor Vineyard & Winery
4488 County Road 408
McKinney, Texas 75071 » map
(972) 542-0417
NEW CONCERT/WEDDING STAGE
Be prepared to be amazed! We have just completed construction our new large Concert & Wedding Stage--electric service and lighting to go! While we still have the small stage, we simply have outgrown it for many of our concerts and weddings. Designed by input of customers of Wales Manor, we feel very confident that there is nothing privately owned like it in the State of Texas. The basic lighting system, should be in place by our April 2nd Music Under The Stars Concert with Texas Music Legend Jon Christopher Davis www.jonchristopherdavis.com www.facebook.com/jonchristopherdavismusic
The lighting system was professionally designed by lighting guru Marc Meisenheimer; from Big Bear, California. When not working as a Lighting Designer and Directer for world-class festivals and jazz concerts at the Hollywood Bowl, Playboy Mansion, or lighting for television/film projects-such as Charmed, Titanic, and Pulp Fiction-to name a few, Marc can be found expanding his photography portfolio while hiking and climbing. The integration of the natural outdoors setting to compliment the stage for concerts and weddings was right down Marc's area of expertise. Wales Manor will be working with Marc to expand upon the basic system to include led lighting, laser, and pyro over the next year. Hopefully, the Stage will also be used for future film projects in the DFW Metroplex.
BELL TOWER
What do you do with a 150 year old bronze bell from a Catholic Church in South America? You build a 45 foot tall natural rock bell tower to use for weddings/concerts/events. The construction of the tower progressing. Located between the patio area/small concert/wedding stage/new large concert/wedding stage and winery it is always in full view of the audience. Named THE TOWER OF ELEMENTS, it will have hand craved designs of the four elements of the world into the four corners of each entry. Not only will it be celebratory, but serve as a reminder that we owe our existance to our environment, which we must protect and cherish.
WALES MANOR RACING INDY! We were AMAZING in 2010. This is our second season sponsoring the Ryan Beechler Race Team www.ryanbeechler.com. We decided to get serious and have moved the Race Team from McKinney, TX to Springfield, IL to race better venues. 4 USAC Silver Crown Races (To include Silver Crown at Indy during the week of the Indy 500). Sprint Invaders, an American Sprint Car Series. We have 2 cars, three motors, one spare chasis and a DREAM! My bet is on our driver Ryan Beechler.
Wales Manor is concerned about the environment and our carbon footprint. At Wales Manor we make a weekly trip to the recycling plant. We recycle 90% of all of our trash. The vineyards, and lawns use Buffalo Grass as a land cover (only turf grass native to Texas) and we do not irrigate the cover grass. Grape seeds and skins are recovered in wine making process and used as fertilizer for the vines. We use well water with efficient 1 gallon and hour drip emitters to irrigate the vines in the vineyards. In fact, we have a 40 foot deep hand dug artesian well in the vineyard (named AQUA de VINO) that is over 100 years old-it never goes dry and the water stays chilled DONT MESS WITH TEXAS! -- John "Josey" Wales, owner Wales Manor
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