Two Ways to Connect: A Couple’s Guide to Dining and Tasting at Kiepersol

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Written By By Kelly Doherty


Looking for a unique way to spend time together? Something more memorable than the usual night out? Whether it’s a weekday escape or weekend date, Kiepersol offers two unforgettable locations to sip, savor, and reconnect: the Kiepersol Restaurant and the Grand Room on the vineyard.

Each has its own personality…one for lingering over gourmet plates, the other for exploring bold flavors in a relaxed setting. Whether you’re dressed to impress or keeping it casual, you’ll find your perfect fit for the perfect day.

The Kiepersol Restaurant: Fine Dining with a Sense of Comfort

This is where great meals meet meaningful moments. With black tablecloths, impeccable service, and a menu that balances creativity with comfort, the Kiepersol Restaurant is ideal for couples who appreciate attention to detail.

Don’t wait for an anniversary or birthday. This is upscale dining that feels right any day you want to slow down and enjoy.

Features:

  • 🍷 Estate-Grown wines by the glass or bottle, like the Sauvignon Blanc-lover favorite, Steen, and the ultra-premium red Barrel No. 33 red blend that we call a “warm, weighted velvet blanket for your soul”.

  • 🐟 Refined Entrées including guest favorites like crab or pistachio-crusted sea bass, juicy ribeyes, and rich, satisfying features that change weekly.

  • 🥃 Signature Cocktails made with house-distilled spirits, including the 10-year aged Jimmy’s Bourbon and our bright, refreshing Pierre’s 100% Blue Agave Margarita.

  • 🛋 Private Dining available in the Rhône Room for an extra layer of intimacy.

It’s not stuffy. It’s intentional. Every detail is designed for connection, conversation, and delicious flavor from start to finish.

📅 Reservations are required for lunch and dinner.

The Grand Room: Tasting, Sipping, Shopping

Just down the drive from the restaurant is The Grand Room, a vibrant and welcoming tasting venue where you can explore Kiepersol wines and spirits at your own pace.

Here, you can enjoy a guided tasting at the bar (reservations only needed on Saturdays) or skip the tasting entirely and head straight to the full-service bar for a glass, a cocktail, or a bottle to go. The atmosphere is easygoing, the team is friendly, and the experience is always personal.

Features:

  • 🍷 Estate-Grown Wines by the Glass: bold reds, refreshing rosés, and deliciously sweet whites.

  • 🥃 Spirits and Cocktails: order your favorite cocktail with our estate spirits, or taste them neat—Jimmy’s Bourbon, Pierre’s Agave, and more.

  • 🧀 Light but Satisfying Food: a small but mighty bistro menu with items like charcuterie and gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches

  • 🛍 Shopping Experience: stock up on your favorites, explore gift items, and ask about limited releases.

  • 🌿 Indoor & Outdoor Seating: taste at the bar, then enjoy a drink inside or relax on the cozy covered patio overlooking the vineyard.

The Grand Room is meant for those quick, curated moments of discovery. Taste what you love, sip what you like, and take home something worth sharing.

📅 Tasting reservations only required on Saturdays. Walk-ins welcome all other days.

Which One Suits Your Style Today?

Here’s a quick side-by-side to help you plan your day.

Make a Day of It

Some people start at the Grand Room, taste their way through a flight, and to choose what their favorite bottle will be for dinner at the restaurant.

Others flip the order, beginning with a long, lingering lunch and wrapping up with a cocktail and shopping stop before heading home.

Whichever route you choose, you’ll leave with more than just a great meal or a new favorite bottle. You’ll leave with a beautiful memory.

Plan Your Visit

Kiepersol is proud to be a Top Texas Winery with over 25 years of hospitality, winemaking, and distilling in East Texas. Whether it’s your first time visiting or your hundredth, you’ll always discover something new and we’re here to help you create a perfect day.

👉 Reserve your table at the Kiepersol Restaurant

👉 Visit The Grand Room – no reservation needed most days

👉 Join the Winemaker’s Wine Club – the gift that keeps on giving


Come for the wine and spirits. Stay for the story.

Kelly Doherty is the Branding and Marketing Director of Kiepersol. A photographer, graphic designer, and writer at heart, the winery and vineyard are the inspired backdrop for Kelly’s creative endeavors. 

She holds a WSET Level 3 Award in Wines from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust, is a Certified Specialist of Wine, and loves sharing wine stories.

By Kelly Doherty

Kelly Doherty is the Branding and Marketing Director of Kiepersol in Tyler Texas. She has been with the estate since its inception in 1998 creating the brand from the ground up, literally helping plant the first Cabernet and Sangiovese vines. 

A photographer, graphic designer, and writer at heart, the winery and vineyard are the inspired backdrop for Kelly’s creative endeavors. She designs the website, runs the social media team, and hosts a vineyard blog. She is a wine and spirits packaging expert with over 25 years of designing eye-catching classic and timeless designs.

She holds a WSET Level 2 Award in Wines from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust and is in the midst of the exciting journey of Level 3. Teaching and giving behind-the-scenes tours on the estate are her passion. You can also find her creating wine pairing dinners with chefs across the state.

Her other adventures include life coaching and podcasting. Kelly is the creator of the ‘Drink a Little’ podcast that explores the possibilities intertwined in the world of wine and wellness. Each week a different wine from around the world is tasted and paired with a conversation about creating a balanced and abundant life without overdrinking.

*Kiepersol is a Texas wine and culinary destination with a vineyard, winery, distillery, steak house, fifteen B&B rooms, and even an RV Park located in the countryside ten miles south of Tyler, Texas. Kiepersol has recently won the Top Texas Winery Award from the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition of 2024.

kellydoherty.com

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