July 2, 2025 (Johnson Metropolis, TX) — Carter Creek Vineyard Resort & Spa is proud to announce that each its vineyard and onsite Outdated 290 Brewery have just lately been acknowledged with high accolades at two of Texas’ most revered trade competitions. These honors spotlight the resort’s continued dedication to excellence in winemaking and craft brewing, additional positioning Carter Creek as a number one vacation spot within the Texas Hill Nation.
On the 42nd Annual Lone Star Worldwide Wine Competitors, held June 11-12 in Grapevine, Texas, Carter Creek Vineyard earned a complete of eight medals, together with a 2025 Grand Star Glowing – one in every of solely seven Grand Star designations awarded amongst greater than 300 entries from over 60 wineries.
High honors went to:
- NV Carter Creek Glowing Tempranillo Rosé – Grand Star Glowing, Gold Medal. This mild, effervescent rosé charmed judges with vivid berry notes and delicate floral aromas.
- NV Carter Creek Group Remedy – Gold Medal. A daring mix of Tempranillo, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Petit Verdot, aged 24 months in French oak.
The vineyard additionally earned Silver Medals for:
- 2023 Primitivo, Texas Excessive Plains
- 2023 Roussanne, Texas Excessive Plains
- 2023 Property Pink Mix, Texas Hill Nation
- NV Ruby Cuvée, Texas Excessive Plains
- NV Glowing Peach, Texas Excessive Plains
Award-winning wines will probably be featured at future Texas Wine & Grape Growers Affiliation (TWGGA) occasions and highlighted in upcoming Carter Creek wine programming.
Additional underscoring its standing as a multifaceted culinary vacation spot, Carter Creek’s Outdated 290 Brewery was acknowledged on the 4th Annual Fredericksburg Craft Beer Pageant, hosted June 13–14 by the Rotary Membership of Fredericksburg. Competing amongst 180 beers from 39 breweries, Outdated 290 Brewery introduced house two awards:
- Munich Helles – 2nd Place, Pale Malty German Lager Class. Crisp, clear, and brilliantly filtered, this light-bodied lager impressed with its balanced malt end.
- Hell Raiser – 3rd Place, Wooden-Aged Beer Class. A sturdy, full-bodied brown ale aged in bourbon barrels with advanced notes of darkish chocolate, toffee, and vanilla.
“These achievements mirror the unimaginable ability and dedication of our winemaking and brewing groups,” stated Jeff Carter, president of family-owned Carter Hospitality. “We’re grateful to the Texas Wine & Grape Growers Affiliation and the Rotary Membership of Fredericksburg for recognizing the craftsmanship behind our merchandise. Congratulations to Grasp Winemaker Jon McPherson and Head Brewer Justin Zimmerman for persevering with to raise the visitor expertise at Carter Creek Vineyard Resort & Spa.”
About Carter Creek Vineyard Resort & Spa
Carter Creek Vineyard Resort & Spa is a luxurious retreat within the coronary heart of Texas Hill Nation in Johnson Metropolis, Texas. Set amidst rolling hills and vineyards, it options 78 luxurious villas, two tasting rooms, an outside pavilion internet hosting stay music, Outdated 290 Brewery & Restaurant, a 24-hour health middle, a spa, a heated seasonal outside pool and 16,000 sq. toes of versatile assembly and occasion area. It’s an award-winning vineyard providing among the area’s high varietals, and it’s the one vineyard within the area with an onsite microbrewery serving craft beer. Extra info is obtainable at www.cartercreek.com, Fb and Instagram.
About Carter Hospitality Group
Established in 2011, Carter Hospitality Group, LLC. is a family-owned hospitality firm with 4 motels and resorts in addition to three wineries throughout america. Based mostly in Orange County, California, the corporate manages and owns a portfolio of luxurious properties together with South Coast Vineyard Resort & Spa, Temecula, California; Carter Property Vineyard and Resort, Temecula California; and Carter Creek Vineyard Resort & Spa, Texas Hill Nation. Carter Hospitality Group moreover serves because the owner-franchisee for Pink Lion Resort Orlando Lake Buena Vista South, Orlando Florida. For extra info, go to www.carterhospitality.com.
