Perissos Vineyard and Winery

What Perissos Vineyard and Winery does

Perissos Vineyard and Winery is a family-owned direct-to-consumer winery founded by Seth and Laura Martin, operating from a 16-18 acre estate vineyard in Hoover's Valley, Burnet, Texas, within the Texas Hill Country AVA. The business produces 100% Texas-grown wines, with 70% sourced from its estate vineyard on decomposed granite soils within the Llano uplift geologic formation and 30% sourced from Texas High Plains farmers. It grows 15 grape varietals with a focus on Italian and Rhone varieties (Aglianico, Montepulciano, Dolcetto, Tempranillo, Grenache, Mourvedre, Viognier, Roussanne, Picpoul Blanc) selected through small-scale 'library block' test plantings, and follows a 'Farming First' philosophy that attributes 99% of wine quality to vineyard practice. Winemaking uses traditional methods augmented by cold soaking, refrigerated fruit storage below 55°F for native yeast control, and French and American oak aging in a climate-controlled barrel room maintained at 55°F and 50%+ humidity.

The company's revenue model is exclusively direct-to-consumer with no wholesale or third-party retail. It monetizes through on-site tasting experiences ($28 Hill Country Tasting with 5 wines; $40 Tour & Tasting with vineyard and production tour), direct bottle and glass sales at the estate tasting room, and the Legacy Wine Club subscription delivering 3 bottles four times per year (February, May, October, December) with options for Mixed, All Red, or All White allocations. Wine club members receive a 25% discount on all bottle and glass purchases, complimentary tastings for up to 4 people, and access to exclusive release parties and member-only events; membership is activated by a one-time 3-bottle purchase at 25% off with no annual fee. Ancillary revenue comes from ticketed events including release parties ($10-$40), a 5K Wine Run ($25-$50 with dynamic pricing), Gentlemen's Cigar Night ($36), and charity/community events such as Amplify Austin Day.

The customer base consists of individual wine enthusiasts, Hill Country tourists seeking alternatives to the Fredericksburg wine trail, and event-driven visitors. The company has accumulated 9 Best of Class awards from the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, 13 Double Gold medals, 29 Class Champion awards, 35 Gold medals, and 105 Silver medals over 11 years, with the Doro sub-brand representing premium single-vineyard releases. The operating footprint is a single location at 7214 Park Rd 4 W, Burnet, TX, with 11-50 employees and a curated local-tourism partnership network across nearby state parks, resorts, and attractions.

Name

Perissos Vineyard and Winery

Legal name

Perissos Vineyard and Winery

Website

https://perissosvineyards.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Perissos Vineyard and Winery is a family-owned Texas Hill Country winery producing 100% Texas-grown estate wines from a 16-18 acre vineyard in Burnet, TX, selling exclusively direct-to-consumer through its tasting room, Legacy Wine Club subscription, and on-site events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Estate Winery

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Bars (CRANACAE)

Keywords

• Estate wine production
• Wine tasting experiences
• Wine club subscription
• Vineyard farming services
• Winemaking and bottling

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnet

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales (Direct-to-Consumer): Direct bottle and glass sales to visitors at the tasting room. Wine is sold at 25% discount for Legacy wine club members.
2. Legacy Wine Club Membership: Subscription-based club delivering 3 bottles 4 times per year (February, May, October, December). Members receive 25% off all bottle and glass purchases, complimentary tastings for up to 4 people, and access to exclusive release parties and events.
3. Tasting Experiences: $28 Hill Country Tasting (5 wines, no reservation) and $40 Tour & Tasting (vineyard/production tour with selected estate wines, reservation required).
4. Event Admissions: Ticketed events including Release Parties ($40), Fourth of July Backyard Bash (free), 5K Wine Run ($25-$50 varying by date), Gentlemen's Cigar Night ($36), and holiday celebrations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Perissos Vineyard and Winery farms a 16-acre estate vineyard in the Texas Hill Country AVA and produces 100% Texas-grown wines across 15 grape varietals, selling bottles and glasses through its on-site tasting room, the Legacy Wine Club subscription, and seasonal ticketed events. The winery also offers paid tasting experiences (Hill Country Tasting and Tour & Tasting) and a curated food menu designed to pair with its wines.

Product overview

Perissos Vineyard and Winery is a Texas Hill Country winery operating two wine brands: the main Perissos Wines line featuring 100% Texas-grown estate and sourced fruit wines, and the premium Doro sub-brand for special single-vineyard releases. The business operates wine club membership (Legacy Wine Club), on-site tasting experiences (Hill Country Tasting at $28, Tour & Tasting at $40), seasonal release party events, and ancillary food service. The winery's products center on Italian and Rhone varietals including Aglianico, Tempranillo, Mourvedre, Roussanne, Viognier, and Picpoul Blanc.

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Products and services

• Perissos Wines The main wine brand featuring 100% Texas-grown wines crafted from 70% estate fruit and 30% Texas High Plains fruit, spanning Italian and Rhone red and white varietals such as Aglianico, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Malbec, Montepulciano, Mourvedre, Roussanne, Viognier, Marsanne, Picpoul Blanc, and Muscat Canelli. Sold direct to consumers via the tasting room and Legacy Wine Club.
• Doro Wines A premium sub-brand of Perissos Wines featuring wines from single vineyard sources or special estate harvests, such as the Doro Picpoul Blanc from the Perissos Estate. Targeted at collectors seeking limited-production bottlings.
• Legacy Wine Club

Quantifiable outcome

• 9 Best of Class Awards from San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Longhorn Cavern State ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal attraction partnership through the Visit The Area section of Perissos website. Park is recommended as a nearby activity for visitors to the winery.
• Inks Lake State ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal attraction partnership recommended for Perissos visitors. Year-round recreation destination in Texas Hill Country, an hour northwest of Austin.
• Lake LBJ (Lake Lyndon B. Johnson)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstant-level lake featured in Visit The Area section. Popular for boating, fishing, and water sports. Near Perissos vineyard location.
• Sweet Berry FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral Texas strawberry and pumpkin patch in Marble Falls. Featured alongside winery attractions for visitors planning a day trip.
• Hidden Falls Adventure ParkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2,000+ acre off-road adventure park. Featured as an activity option for Perissos visitors seeking outdoor experiences.
• Hidden Falls InnminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWaterfront boutique hotel in Marble Falls recommended for Perissos visitors. Partner lodging option featured on the winery's website.
• Horseshoe Bay ResortminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxury resort near Austin featured as upscale lodging option for Perissos wine tourists visiting the Texas Hill Country.
• Bluebonnet CafeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Marble Falls restaurant recommended in the Places To Eat section. Traditional Texas dining establishment.
• Save The World Brewing Co.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCraft brewery in the area featured as a dining/drinking option for Perissos visitors.
• Amplify Austin DayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partnership where 90% of all Gratis label wines sold during Amplify Austin Day go to local charitable causes.
• Texas High Plains FarmerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner30% of Perissos wines sourced from Texas High Plains growers. These farmer partnerships supplement estate fruit for wines like Rackers Blend components.
• Oswald Vineyards (Meadow, Texas)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSource of 2014 Montepulciano single-varietal wine that won Best of Class at San Francisco Chronicle Competition.
• Diamante Doble VineyardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSource of 2015 Dolcetto that won Best of Class award. External Texas vineyard partner.
• One Way VineyardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSource of 2019 Reserve Roussanne that won Best of Class. External Texas vineyard partner for experimental Acacia-barrel aged wine.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Llano Estacado Winery: One of the largest and oldest Texas wineries, blending estate Texas High Plains fruit with broader distribution including some wholesale. Larger scale comparable illustrating how an award-winning Texas estate brand can extend beyond pure DTC.
• Messina Hof Winery: Among the largest Texas wineries with multi-location tasting rooms, a substantial wine club, and broader distribution. Comparable DTC and events business but at materially greater scale, useful as a reference for growth trajectory.

Direct peers

• Pedernales Cellars: Texas Hill Country estate winery known for Rhone and Mediterranean varietals with tasting room and wine club. Comparable varietal focus and Texas terroir wine tourism model.
• Fall Creek Vineyards: Texas winery with both Hill Country and High Plains vineyard sources selling estate-grown wines through tasting rooms and wine club. Comparable Texas terroir sourcing split (estate vs. High Plains) to Perissos.
• Becker Vineyards: One of the largest and most award-recognized Texas Hill Country AVA wineries with a comparable estate-driven, DTC-focused model including tasting room, tours, and a multi-tier wine club. Direct benchmark for scale, awards, and DTC execution in the same AVA.
• Spicewood Vineyards: Texas Hill Country AVA estate winery producing predominantly estate-grown wines (Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sangiovese, etc.) via tasting room and wine club. Direct terroir and DTC peer.
• Grape Creek Vineyards: Texas Hill Country estate winery with a DTC tasting room, event programming, and wine club. Similar estate winery + tourism-driven experiences model in the same AVA.
• Duchman Family Winery: Texas Hill Country DTC estate winery that, like Perissos, focuses heavily on Italian varietals (Sangiovese, Vermentino, Dolcetto) grown on Texas soil and sells primarily through its tasting room and wine club. Closest varietal and DTC model parallel.
• William Chris Vineyards: Texas Hill Country estate winery emphasizing 100% Texas-grown fruit and Mediterranean varietals (similar to Perissos' Italian/Rhone portfolio), with tasting room experience and wine club subscriptions. Comparable philosophy and product positioning.
• Bending Branch Winery: Texas Hill Country estate winery focused on Rhone and Mediterranean varietals with DTC tasting room and club model. Highly comparable varietal portfolio to Perissos' 15 grape varieties.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/perissosvineyards
• Instagraminstagram.com/officialperissosvineyards
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/perissos-vineyards

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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