Lost Draw

The roots of Lost Draw spread deep within the Hill Country and as far as the High Plains of Texas. In the early 2000s, High Plains-based farmer Andy Timmons decided to diversify his agricultural operations to include grape growing at the original Lost Draw Vineyards site. His nephew, Andrew Sides, worked for the family farming operation and helped to expand the vineyards from 5 acres to over 50. Andrew would go on to Texas Tech to study engineering, but his passion for grape growing never faded, and a few years after graduating, he made the decision to pursue a career as a winemaker. At the time, Andrew's father-in-law Troy Ottmers owned historic land in downtown Fredericksburg that wasn’t in use. Andrew and his uncle Andy had Texas grapes to make and sell wine with. Everything came together and Lost Draw produced its first vintage in 2012 and opened its tasting room doors for the first time in 2014. Lost Draw’s aim is to grow and share the best wines that can be made using Texas-grown grapes and provide an experience and education-driven wine tasting. In addition to their estate vineyards, the team partners with some of the best vineyards in the state as a way of supporting Texas farmers. More information on their story, wines, or how to visit their tasting rooms located in Johnson City and Fredericksburg can be found at lostdraw.com, and on Facebook and Instagram @lostdrawcellars.