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May 16, 2026

May the Wine Be with You: Your Complete Guide to Summer Wines in Texas

You don’t need to check the calendar to know summer’s arrived in Texas. You feel it the moment the evenings stretch a little longer and the neighbors start lingering on the porch. The grill wakes up. The ice chest comes out. And sweet tea—as reliable as it is—just doesn’t cut it anymore.

You want something with a little personality. Something cold enough to fight the heat and interesting enough to hold a conversation. That feeling hits hardest right around Memorial Day, the unofficial starting gun for Texas summer.

What you’re pouring starts to matter. Here’s everything you need to know to pick the right wines, serve them right, and make your summer easier—from your first backyard cookout all the way to Labor Day.

Why Summer Wine in Texas Is a Completely Different Game

Texas heat doesn’t care about your wine preferences. A bold, tannic red that tastes incredible in February can turn flat, harsh, and heavy the moment the temperature climbs past 90. That’s not your palate failing you—it’s chemistry. Heat amplifies alcohol and suppresses the fruit notes that make a wine enjoyable.

Summer wines need to do a different job than their cold-weather counterparts. The best ones stay light and refreshing without sacrificing flavor, lead with bright fruit instead of oak or tannin, and hold up beautifully when chilled—or even frozen solid.

At Fat Ass Ranch & Winery, the entire lineup was built with Texas summers in mind. These aren’t wines you have to baby or pair precisely. They’re wines that show up better because of the heat.

The Best Texas Summer Wines for Hot Weather Drinking

A Chilled Sweet Texas Red That Works in Summer

Red wine tends to get a bad rap in the summer—but honestly, it’s usually just a case of picking the wrong bottle. Serve the right one, and the whole conversation changes.

A sweet Texas red is smooth, fruit-forward, and surprisingly refreshing with a quick chill. Don’t let anyone tell you chilling a red is wrong—it’s not only allowed, it’s practically required in June, July, and August. Pull it alongside burgers coming off the grill or thick-cut brisket, and watch even the self-declared red wine skeptics go back for a second glass.

Fruity Wines That Pair with Everything (and Need No Explanation)

When it’s 95 degrees and the party is just getting started, nobody wants a tasting note lecture. Fruity wines sidestep all of that. Bright, easy, immediately likable—they’re the bottles that quietly disappear faster than anything else on the table.

The beauty of a well-made fruit-forward wine is the range of what it pairs with. Grilled chicken, fresh watermelon, chips and guacamole, or absolutely nothing at all—it works across the board. No stress, no wrong answers.

Blackberry Sangria: The One Bottle That Carries the Whole Party

If there’s a single summer bottle worth calling essential, it’s a great sangria—and the Blackberry wine makes it nearly effortless.

Rich and berry-forward, Blackberry wine is ready to go straight from the bottle, over ice with fresh fruit, or stretched into a pitcher with sparkling water for a crowd. It’s the kind of drink that generates its own compliments. Someone will ask what it is before the night is over—count on it.

frozen sangria at Fat Ass Ranch

Frozen Wine Drinks for Texas Summer: A Necessity, not a Novelty

At some point in a Texas afternoon, a room-temperature drink just doesn’t hit the spot anymore—that’s exactly when frozen wine drinks save the day.

How to Make Easy Wine Slushies at Home

The formula couldn’t be simpler: wine, ice, blender. That’s your base. From there, you can customize as much or as little as you want.

Add fresh peaches or strawberries to deepen the fruit. Squeeze in a lime for brightness. A small splash of simple syrup if you want more sweetness, or a shot of something stronger if the mood calls for it.

The key is starting with the right wine. Country Peach, Blackberry, or any fruit-forward blend holds up well when frozen—the flavor stays bold instead of washing out. One game-changing tip: freeze wine in ice cube trays the night before. Your slushy stays cold longer and never gets watered down.

Wine Slushie Flavor Combinations Worth Trying

  • Peach wine + frozen mango chunks + lime juice
  • Blackberry wine + lemonade + mint
  • Fruity red + frozen strawberries + a splash of triple sec
  • Sweet white + pineapple + coconut water

Frozen Sangrias and Slushes in Texas

How Much Wine to Stock for a Memorial Day Weekend Party

Memorial Day has a way of catching people off guard. One minute you’re planning a small cookout, the next you’re hosting 20 people with an empty cooler. Getting ahead of it makes the whole weekend easier.

For a group of 10 to 15 people, plan for at least 4 to 6 bottles. Easy-drinking wines move faster than you expect—especially once it’s hot and the food comes out. Always have one frozen option ready before guests arrive, because you won’t have time to blend once the party starts.

A reliable Memorial Day lineup looks like this:

  • One chilled sweet red for the grill crowd
  • Two fruit-forward bottles for the easy drinkers
  • Red Sangria for batching into a pitcher or freezing
  • One extra bottle stashed away before anyone else shows up

Stock up ahead of time at the Fat Ass Ranch online wine shop—it’s faster than a last-minute liquor store run and the selection actually makes sense for Texas weather.

Easy Texas Summer Wine Cocktails That Actually Impress

You don’t have to be a bartender to serve something memorable. These three cocktails batch well, take about two minutes each, and keep you out of the kitchen once things get going.

Blackberry Lemonade Spritzer

Blackberry Sangria + fresh lemonade + sparkling water + a handful of frozen berries. Serve it in a big pitcher and let people pour their own. It stretches well and looks beautiful on a table without any effort.

Fruity Wine Mule

Any fruity wine + ginger beer + a squeeze of lime over ice. The ginger adds a little kick that cuts through the heat perfectly. Spicy ginger beer works especially well here.

Frozen Sweet Wine Margarita

Sweet Texas wine + frozen limeade concentrate + optional shot of tequila, blended with ice. Rim the glass with tajín. It disappears fast—make a double batch.

Summer Wine Events and Tastings at Fat Ass Ranch & Winery

The wine itself is only part of it. There’s something about drinking outside, with good music in the background and the right people around you, that makes everything taste better.

Fat Ass Ranch & Winery hosts weekend tastings, live music on the winery dance floor, and seasonal events throughout the summer—and they fill up. If you’re planning a visit around Memorial Day weekend or summer events, check the schedule ahead of time. Those spots don’t stay open long, especially when the weather’s good.

Build Your Texas Summer Wine Lineup Before the Heat Hits

Texas summers don’t ease in. They arrive fast, they run long, and they reward anyone who’s prepared.

The right wines make every backyard cookout, lake trip, and Memorial Day gathering easier—not because wine is complicated, but because the right bottle is one less thing to think about. A chilled sweet red, a couple of fruit-forward options, and a bottle of Sangria Blanca ready to batch or freeze—that’s a summer lineup that works from May through September.

Explore the full Fat Ass Ranch & Winery collection and find what you’ll keep reaching for all season. Better yet, come out, grab a glass, and settle into summer the way it’s meant to be.

🍷 Ready to Stock Up?

Don’t wait until the weekend to figure out what you’re pouring. Shop the Fat Ass Ranch summer wine collection now, or plan your next visit to the winery and taste everything for yourself. The season goes fast—your cooler shouldn’t go empty.

March 24, 2026

Spring Sipping in Texas: The Best Peach and Blackberry Wine to Enjoy Right Now

If you’ve spent even a little time in Texas during spring, you know how quickly everything shifts. The air warms up. The days stretch longer. Evenings linger golden and slow.

And just like the weather, your wine cravings shift too.

You’re not looking for bold, heavy reds anymore. You want something that feels easy—something you can sip while sitting on the patio, catching up with friends, or just unwinding after a long day.

It’s less about complexity and more about enjoyment.

wine for summer

That’s why fruit-forward wines tend to stand out this time of year. They bring flavor without weight, sweetness without being overwhelming, and a kind of balance that works in almost any setting.

That’s exactly where Country Peach and Texas Blackberry from Fat Ass Ranch & Winery come in. These wines aren’t just seasonal— they are more like the obvious choice for spring.

Why Texas Peach Wine and Blackberry Wine Are Perfect for Spring

The wines that fit this season best aren’t complicated or heavy. They’re the kind you open without thinking too hard, pour generously, and enjoy alongside grilled food and good company. 

What Makes Fruit-Forward Wines Ideal for Warm Weather

Fruity wines have always had a natural home in that picture, and in Texas — where Hill Country peaches have been a way of life for generations and blackberries grow wild along back roads — bottles built around those flavors carry something genuine. They taste like they belong here, because they do.

Country Peach and Blackberry are two of Fat Ass Ranch’s best sellers, and that’s not an accident. They’ve earned it the same way any good wine does: by being consistently enjoyable, well-made, and perfectly matched to the people drinking them.

fruity wines - country peach and blackberry wines

Country Peach Wine: A Must-Try Texas Peach Wine for Spring

There’s a reason peaches are woven into the identity of this region. Fredericksburg and the surrounding Hill Country have long been known for their orchards — it’s not a marketing angle; it’s just the landscape. Our Country Peach wine doesn’t need to shout about its heritage when the quality of the wine speaks for itself.

What you get in the glass is ripe, sun-warmed peach flavor that stays honest. The sweetness is real but never tips over into syrupy, and the finish is clean and refreshing in a way that makes the next sip feel just as good as the first. 

country peach wine served at fat ass ranch and winery

Best Food Pairings for Peach Wine

Pairings for Texas Peach Wine: Food-wise, it goes with almost anything spring puts on the table. Grilled chicken, citrus-dressed salads, light seafood, soft cheeses, fruit-forward appetizers. It plays well with herbs like thyme and parsley and doesn’t muscle its way through delicate flavors. But it’s also completely excellent on its own. In fact, it might be at its best when you’re not pairing it with anything at all—just a chilled glass and a little time to enjoy it.

If you’re a fan of good wine and those bright, sun-drenched summer flavors, make sure to put Fat Ass Ranch & Winery on your must-visit list. 

When to Drink Peach Wine in Spring
  • Warm afternoons when you want something chilled and refreshing
  • Casual get-togethers where everyone wants something easy to enjoy
  • Quiet evenings when you just want to relax without overthinking it

It’s a wine that fits into the moment instead of trying to define it.

Texas Blackberry Wine: Smooth, Rich, and Just a Little Deeper

If Country Peach wine is all about lightness and brightness, Texas Blackberry wine brings a bit more depth—without losing that easygoing feel.

Flavor Profile: Bold Fruit with Balanced Sweetness

Blackberry wine is easy to get wrong — too sweet, too jammy, one-dimensional. When it works, though, it possesses a startling depth. Fat Ass Ranch’s version hits the balance that most miss: deep, dark fruit character with enough natural tartness underneath to keep the finish alive rather than heavy.

texas blackberry wine 

The pour is a deep, jewel-toned purple that looks as rich as it tastes. It’s still smooth. Still approachable. Just a little more layered.

What Foods Pair Best with Blackberry Wine

Food Pairings for Blackberry Wine: What surprises people is how well it handles food. It’s not just a dessert wine, though it absolutely shines with dark chocolate or anything berry-forward at the end of a meal. It holds its own alongside smoked meats, aged cheeses, anything off the grill with a good char on it.

When to Choose Blackberry Wine
  • Early evenings when the heat starts to ease off
  • Dinners that are a little more filling or savory
  • Situations where you want something richer—but not overwhelming

It gives you a different experience without pulling you out of that relaxed, springtime mindset.

How to Serve Peach and Blackberry Wine for the Best Experience

Ideal Serving Temperature

Both wines are best served well-chilled, somewhere in the 45–55°F range. Pull them from the fridge about ten minutes before you pour, or keep them in an ice bucket if you’re outside. Too cold and the flavor get muted; too warm and you lose that refreshing quality that makes them worth drinking in the first place.

Best Glassware for Fruit Wines

Glassware doesn’t need to be complicated — a standard white wine glass works perfectly for both. It lets the aromas come through without making the whole thing feel fussier than it needs to be.

One of the best things about both of these Hill Country is how easy they are to pair.

Should You Decant Blackberry Wine?

For the Blackberry specifically, a short 10–15 minute decant after opening can help the bouquet open up fully, especially if you’re sharing a bottle over a longer meal or a slower evening.

And keep extra bottles on hand. Both wines go fast once people get a taste, and running out is genuinely the only mistake you can make.

Easy Spring Food Pairings with Texas Fruit Wines

These Hill Country favorites don’t need a specific cuisine or a carefully planned menu — they just work.

Light Dishes That Pair with Peach Wine

Country Peach loves anything with brightness or a touch of sweetness: grilled pork, citrus salads, fresh summer rolls, mild cheeses, and herb-marinated vegetables. Light and seasonal is the sweet spot, and it handles those flavors without overpowering them.

Hearty Foods That Match Blackberry Wine

Texas Blackberry, on the other hand, works well with foods that have a bit more weight, like BBQ, burgers, or even a simple charcuterie board. If you’re finishing with dessert, dark chocolate or a berry compote is a natural match. The wine’s natural acidity keeps everything lifted rather than muddy, which is what separates a well-made fruit wine from one that just sits heavy.

And if you’re not in the mood to think about pairings at all? That works too.

As we said, both wines hold their own perfectly on their own.

Experience Texas Peach and Blackberry Wines at Fat Ass Ranch & Winery

Country Peach and Texas Blackberry aren’t just wines—they’re experiences in a glass. They’re unpretentious, approachable, and perfectly timed for the best stretch of the Texas year. Pour a glass on the porch, bring them to a backyard cookout, or serve them at a casual dinner where nobody is stressing over the wine list.

Plan Your Visit to Fredericksburg

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If you want the full picture, there’s nothing like tasting them where they’re made. Plan a visit to Fat Ass Ranch & Winery. Subscribe to our Calendar for our upcoming events. A visit to Fat Ass Ranch & Winery isn’t about formality—it’s about enjoying the moment. Try both wines side by side, compare the flavors, and notice which one you reach for most. Or simply grab a bottle (or two) to enjoy at home—no rules required.

Planning something bigger? A bachelorette weekend, a private gathering, or a spring event with friends? The team at Fat Ass Ranch can build a tasting and grazing experience around these two wines—low-key but thoughtful.

Order Online and Enjoy at Home

If heading out isn’t in the cards, both wines are available for online ordering and home delivery. Stock up ahead of your next gathering and skip the last-minute scramble.

Spring in Texas is short. Don’t let it pass by. Pour a glass, step outside, and enjoy exactly where you are—with a little taste of Texas in every sip.

Order Country Peach Wine and Texas Blackberry bottle today and bring the Hill Country to your home.

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