William Chris Vineyards

What began as an acquaintance as winemakers in the Hill Country became a collaboration between William Bill Blackmon and Chris Brundrett, focusing on a shared winemaking philosophy. At William Chris, we agree that great wines are grown in the vineyard, and we also believe that wine should be inspired by the pleasure that is shared with an extended community of friends and family. The creation of each new vintage depends greatly upon these two priorities. We bottled our first vintage under the William Chris label in 2008, utilizing Old-World winemaking techniques to create a genuine expression of the Hill Countrys distinctive terroir. The Old-World method integrates farming, tradition, and local culture, and Bill and Chris kept this in mind as they sought out a property to build our winery. Deciding on a pioneer farm settlement in the historic town of Hye, Texas, they began the project to restore a 1905 farmhouse, the future home of the original William Chris Tasting Room. With the ...