Val Verde Winery
Welcome to the oldest continuously running winery in Texas. Here at Val Verde Winery, we believe in family, tradition, and quality. Each of our award-winning wines is carefully hand-made in small quantities, using traditional methods passed down from generation to generation. We invite you to visit us at the winery, and enjoy a tour and tasting. Take your favorite wines home and allow us to bring our traditions and quality to your celebrations for years to come
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
