December Newsletter - Hill & Bach Cellars

December 2025 Newsletter

Dear Hill & Bach Cellars fans,

Well, December sure snuck up on us! Who else is ready for fireside sips and Christmas-y bites? We sure are — especially with a cozy glass of Hill & Bach wine!

Venue Plans & Updates

Hill & Bach Tasting Room - coming soon

Our under-construction venue in Boerne, TX is coming along nicely and we’re getting more excited each week. Pictured here is a rendering of what will be one our two tasting bars. We’ll share more as we get closer—grand opening still on track for spring 2026. We can’t wait to raise a glass with y’all!

DID YOU KNOW … Red Wine Can Improve Well-Being?

Moderate red wine (generally up to 1 glass/day for women and up to 2 for men) contains polyphenols like resveratrol that have been studied for potential benefits. Here are some from our online research that we thought were particularly interesting:

Heart health: May modestly raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol, reduce LDL oxidation, lower clotting, and support healthy blood vessel function.
Antioxidants: Rich in resveratrol, flavonoids, and other polyphenols that help counter oxidative stress and inflammation.
Blood sugar: Linked to improved insulin sensitivity and better glucose control in some studies.
Cancer: Antioxidants may reduce inflammation and inhibit pathways that support some tumor growth; evidence is limited and alcohol can raise risk for certain cancers.
Brain: Moderate intake has been associated with a lower risk of age‑related cognitive decline in observational research.

Holiday Recipe Pairing: Pastry-Wrapped Cranberry Baked Brie

So delicious, festive, and always a crowd-pleaser—perfect for holiday entertaining. For wine pairings, we suggest our Boots Up Blanc: Crisp, fruity notes and lively acidity complement the Brie beautifully, and our Porch’ Perchin’ Pinot Noir: A medium-bodied red with low tannins that won’t overpower Brie’s delicate character.

Ingredients

Cranberry Sauce

2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch sea salt

Brie

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 8-12 ounce wheel of brie cheese
2/3 cup toasted pecans, chopped
1 beaten egg
1 tablespoon coarse sugar

1. To make the cranberry sauce: in a medium pot, bring the cranberries, orange juice, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt to a boil over medium heat. Boil 10-15 minutes or until the cranberries burst and the sauce becomes jammy.

2. Preheat the oven to 425° F.

3. Lay the puff pastry flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the brie in the center of the pastry and remove a little of the rind from the top of the brie. I leave the rind on the bottom and sides intact. Spread the cranberry sauce over top and then sprinkle over the pecans. Fold the corners of the pastry over the brie. Brush the pastry with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.

4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is a golden brown.

5. Enjoy with your favorite crackers and a glass of Hill & Bach wine!

Two Special Holiday Gift Offers – Save 25%

Holiday White Wine Bundle

A White & Rosé Wine Bundle from Ms. Santa

A lovely trio of wines for the white wine lovers on your gift list.

$85.00

A Red Wine Bundle from Santa

A big bold bundle of wines for the red wine lovers on your gift list.

$162.00

FOUNDER’S CLUB – JOIN WHILE YOU CAN!

Our Founder’s Club is for the first 100 people that sign up for our Wine Club Membership. Any choice of membership will be counted toward the membership. As a member, you will have:

1. Invitation to an Exclusive Pre-Opening Event

2. Founding Member Gift

3. Special Founders-Only Offers

4. Lifetime Founders Recognition

We want to let those first 100 know that we highly value that they are here with us at the very beginning!

Please see our website to sign up now.