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New Terrace Vineyard Taking Shape

March 08
Categories: Vineyards

?Short of having a baby, planting a vineyard is the most optimistic thing you can do in life.? The first vineyard site at Siboney Cellars is situated on the limestone terrace, at about 1430 feet elevation. Located midway between Johnson City and Hye, this portion of the 52 acre parcel is gently sloping south-to-north (from the back of the property towards US290). We are struck by the depth, quality, and drainage already in evidence. We are ripping the soil to…

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100% Texas – Our View, Our Passion, Our Word

March 24
Categories: News

What is our view of 100% Texas Wine? We spell it out on every bottle: Every bottle from Siboney Cellars is, and always will be, 100% Texas. Hand crafted and aged with the passion it deserves, and the patience it requires. There’s a lot to unpack here, so pour a glass of Texas Wine and continue reading for the full story. Have a wonderful Spring and come taste with us at Siboney Cellars and Hawks Shadow Winery in Dripping…

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2018 #TxWine Growing Season Underway – Spring Report

May 22
Categories: Texas Hill Country

As the growing season for the 2018 Vintage is ramping up, we traveled to the High Plains AVA with Doug Reed of Hawk’s Shadow Winery, and visited with our vineyard partners.  A brief report from Siboney Cellars, Miguel Lecuona: Hill Country– On our way to the High Plains we visited Drew Tallent in Mason.  We checked on Drew’s Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo, which we harvested last season and plan to follow up again for 2018.  Drew’s site is one of…

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January 2018 – Blending Trials Underway!

January 09
Categories: Wine making

https://vimeo.com/250304172 Everything is coming into focus — Barbara’s blending trials are now at hand. Tasting through samples from our 20 barrels resting in the cellars at Hawk’s Shadow — red, white, ros, and our aforementioned port — the way forward points directly to a Spring Release of our premiere wines. And we can’t wait to share it with you! Sign up for allocations, wine releases and invitations to release event Blending trials are fascinating, and give us even more respect…

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Siboney Cellars – The inspiration Behind the Name

September 05
Categories: Passion, Press

Siboney Cellars takes its name from a personal metaphor that speaks to the journey of the owners, and is embodied in several meanings of the word, Siboney (See-Bo-NAY) Siboney is a beautiful old Cuban song written in 1929 by Ernesto Lecuona.  A true child prodigy and prolific songwriter, Lecuona composed many classical pieces, theatrical plays, and ground-breaking Afro-Cuban songs.  Well known in Cuba, Latin America and the USA, nominated for an Academy Award, and inducted into…

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Perhaps the most moving, haunting and authentic renditions of Siboney is sung by Raul Malo.
Our hearts are broken today, learning the news of the passing of this beloved singer, songwriter, storyteller and soulful performer. Bill Peary sent us the very sad news this morning.
Although we never met in person, we did see him perform in Helotes, thanks to dear friends Bill and Beth Blackmon. Ever since that moment, we have felt a deep connection through the soulful reach of his music, and in particular the singular voice he brought to the world. His millions of fans will never forget the first time they heard him sing.
I wish my father could have heard Raul’s version of Siboney. In the original lyrical form.
“Oye el eco de mi canto de cristal”
Indeed we will, Raul. Forever.
Abrazos, Miguel Lecuona
@raulmalo01 @the_mavericks @lossuperseven

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https://youtu.be/sW6GHuBqCEw?si=V40BmVdfeW6kJl__ Perhaps the most moving, haunting and authentic renditions of Siboney is sung by Raul Malo. Our hearts are broken today, learning the news of the passing of this beloved singer, songwriter, storyteller and soulful performer. Bill Peary sent us the very sad news this morning. Although we never met in person, we did see him perform in Helotes, thanks to dear friends Bill and Beth Blackmon. Ever since that moment, we have felt a deep connection through the soulful reach of his music, and in particular the singular voice he brought to the world. His millions of fans will never forget the first time they heard him sing. I wish my father could have heard Raul’s version of Siboney. In the original lyrical form. “Oye el eco de mi canto de cristal” Indeed we will, Raul. Forever. Abrazos, Miguel Lecuona @raulmalo01 @the_mavericks @lossuperseven

Halls Decked!
Christmas at Siboney is a sight to behold. Many special touches throughout the tasting room, barrel cellar and on the four Christmas trees inside.

Stop in for Christmas Cheer! And don’t miss the Texas Xmas Tamale Festival Sunday December 14! Tickets on the website site Event page! #siboney #texashillcountry #blancocounty #christmasdecor

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Halls Decked! Christmas at Siboney is a sight to behold. Many special touches throughout the tasting room, barrel cellar and on the four Christmas trees inside. Stop in for Christmas Cheer! And don’t miss the Texas Xmas Tamale Festival Sunday December 14! Tickets on the website site Event page! #siboney #texashillcountry #blancocounty #christmasdecor

We thank God for the gifts of generosity and spirit as seen through friendship. And through the sharing of food and wine and most importantly, sharing of time together. Precious days indeed. Happy Thanksgiving.

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We thank God for the gifts of generosity and spirit as seen through friendship. And through the sharing of food and wine and most importantly, sharing of time together. Precious days indeed. Happy Thanksgiving.

Team Siboney: The Fireman. El Euro. The Voice. Lil Red. The Story Master.

Not just Tasting Room Staff, these are hospitality experts steeped in the culture of the “incredible guest experience.” They are wine-and-culinary geniuses, storytelling orators, culturally engaged students of learning, and tireless practitioners of joyful service… Siboney Service.

They’re from here - local hill country volunteers, neighbors. Fierce advocates for Texas Wine, and building on the positive reputation of the Texas Hill Country Wine Region. And they are your friends, anytime you need one.

A little inside baseball: this group of wonderful people routinely choose to share tips across the team rather than play it solo, especially on event days. Their choice.

Over the past four years, when one of the team is sidelined, the others always step up, fulfilling our service duties and responsibilities without complaint. This is because they understand the value of being there for each other.

It’s hard to put into words the value of these qualities to the entire enterprise.

We only compete against what we are capable of doing. We are completely grateful to our tasting room team, because their energy, attitude and enthusiasm allows us the privilege of creating the most unique and interesting wine and culinary experiences to be offered anywhere.

And we would not have it otherwise. You have told us this directly, and have seen this in practice, time and again. You have feasted on it through Kappy’s incredibly thoughtful and approachable event menus, club release pairings and culinary experiences offered by this team all year, including monthly domino day pig roasts, and the rollicking high energy club releases each season. The team enables all of that. And of course you’ve long appreciated Barbara’s artistry in the cellar, presented by this team every day. And many evenings.

We are honored and proud to suit up and go to work with this enormously capable team in the tasting room, and at your service.
#justyouwait
www.siboneycellars.com/visit

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Team Siboney: The Fireman. El Euro. The Voice. Lil Red. The Story Master. Not just Tasting Room Staff, these are hospitality experts steeped in the culture of the “incredible guest experience.” They are wine-and-culinary geniuses, storytelling orators, culturally engaged students of learning, and tireless practitioners of joyful service… Siboney Service. They’re from here - local hill country volunteers, neighbors. Fierce advocates for Texas Wine, and building on the positive reputation of the Texas Hill Country Wine Region. And they are your friends, anytime you need one. A little inside baseball: this group of wonderful people routinely choose to share tips across the team rather than play it solo, especially on event days. Their choice. Over the past four years, when one of the team is sidelined, the others always step up, fulfilling our service duties and responsibilities without complaint. This is because they understand the value of being there for each other. It’s hard to put into words the value of these qualities to the entire enterprise. We only compete against what we are capable of doing. We are completely grateful to our tasting room team, because their energy, attitude and enthusiasm allows us the privilege of creating the most unique and interesting wine and culinary experiences to be offered anywhere. And we would not have it otherwise. You have told us this directly, and have seen this in practice, time and again. You have feasted on it through Kappy’s incredibly thoughtful and approachable event menus, club release pairings and culinary experiences offered by this team all year, including monthly domino day pig roasts, and the rollicking high energy club releases each season. The team enables all of that. And of course you’ve long appreciated Barbara’s artistry in the cellar, presented by this team every day. And many evenings. We are honored and proud to suit up and go to work with this enormously capable team in the tasting room, and at your service. #justyouwait www.siboneycellars.com/visit

Mom’s here and she brought the best eggnog and we found the spiced rum So what the heck, we will get it going — happy holidays!

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Mom’s here and she brought the best eggnog and we found the spiced rum So what the heck, we will get it going — happy holidays!

When your best friends are in town for the long weekend… Elaine Stringert Ward and Barbara Lecuona Steeltown girls on a Saturday night in the Texas Hill Country

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When your best friends are in town for the long weekend… Elaine Stringert Ward and Barbara Lecuona Steeltown girls on a Saturday night in the Texas Hill Country

We cannot get out.
They have taken the bridge.
And the lower levels.
Drums, drums in the deep.
We cannot get out.

They are coming….

#Halloween

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We cannot get out. They have taken the bridge. And the lower levels. Drums, drums in the deep. We cannot get out. They are coming…. #Halloween