WEIMAR’S HOTSPOT
A “UNIQUELY TEXAS” WINERY
Whistling Duck Vineards & Winery CAREFUL BLENDING OF NATURE, FINE WINE, FRIENDLY TEXAS HOSPITALITY, AND A TRANQUIL COUNTRY SETTING by Michelle Banse Stokes, photos by Lydia Ford Whistling Duck Vineyards and Winery began with John and Kari Cooke and Stan and Mary Beth Johnson, who started with 50 vines in 2007. Today, those 50 vines have grown to cover over four acres. The Cooke’s and Johnson’s have worked very hard at creating wines that draw in guests from all around the area - and the word is spreading fast. Whistling Duck is reacting to their growth by expanding to offer their guests an unparalleled experience when visiting this quaint, country winery that is located just far enough off the beaten path.
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