WORDS BY LEXI LILY WEHMEYER I MEDIA BY BENNETT CREATIVE
When it comes to Texas wine, it’s rare to find a bottle that is truly grown, harvested, and crafted by the exact same hands from start to finish. But at Kalasi Cellars, a female-owned vineyard and winery in Fredericksburg, “estate-grown” is far more than just a buzzword. Every single grape they use comes straight from their two properties: the 160-acre Narra Vineyards in the Texas High Plains and their beautiful estate in the heart of the Hill Country. From the soil to the glass, the entire winemaking process is handled 100% in-house.
Behind this trailblazing operation is the husband-and-wife team of Nikhila and Greg Davis. Nikhila, the visionary winemaker, and Greg, the business operations aficionado, both hold winemaking certifications from UC Davis. Their deep, detail-driven knowledge of enology and their commitment to uncompromised quality, including being the first winery in Texas to utilize an optical grape sorter, have placed Kalasi Cellars on a global map. The proof is in the glass: Kalasi’s last 15 releases have all earned exceptional 90+ point scores, catching the attention of top critics and racking up high ratings from Decanter, James Suckling, and Cristaldi & Co.
If you’re eager to taste the difference that intention and hands-on craftsmanship make, visiting the estate is a must. Kalasi offers immersive Production Tours, giving guests a rare, behind-the-scenes look at a working winery. It’s an interactive opportunity to step into the cellar, sip world-class Texas wine, and learn exactly how the fruit is farmed and fermented from grape to bottle.
While nothing beats experiencing the estate in person, Kalasi has made it a priority to share their authentic, hands-on winemaking journey with a broader audience. By partnering with the talented storytelling and video production team at Bennett Creative, they’ve opened their cellar doors digitally, capturing the grit, beauty, and magic of the Texas harvest, and allowing wine lovers everywhere to follow the transparent process every step of the way.
Part of that digital experience includes sharing practical education and advice for everyone from aspiring wine lovers to seasoned experts like Nikhila. (You can even watch her ace a blind-tasting on their Instagram)! Kalasi believes that understanding how your wine is made deepens every sip, so be sure to follow along on their Instagram to catch every part of the story and pick up a few tips before your next visit.
Whether you’re exploring the nuances of their 95-point Kanchi, keeping up with their vineyard updates online, or walking the rows yourself, a Kalasi Cellars production tour and tasting is an experience you won’t want to miss. Come for the wine, stay for the story, and taste exactly what happens when thoughtfulness and expertise meet Texas terroir.
Kalasi Cellars
- 414 Goehmann Ln
- Fredericksburg, TX 78624
- kalasicellars.com
- @kalasicellars
About the Contributor
Lexi Lily Wehmeyer has called the Texas Hill Country home since moving to Austin in 2011. With family roots dating back to historic Fredericksburg, Lexi has spent more than a decade exploring Texas wineries and is a huge lover of the food and wine scene in the hill country. As part of the storytelling team at Bennett Creative, she is inspired by helping brands share their authentic journeys.
