From Vine to Table: Local Food Producers That Pair Beautifully with Our Wines
At West Sandy Creek Winery, we believe great wine deserves great company, and we don’t just mean the friends you bring along. We mean the food on your plate. Nestled on 360 acres at the edge of the Sam Houston National Forest in Richards, Texas, we’re surrounded by a region full of passionate local food artisans, farmers, and restaurateurs who share our love of quality, craft, and Texas roots. These dedicated creators allow us to pair regional foods with our Texas wine, creating a truly vine to table experience. Here’s our guide to the local producers and spots whose flavors sing alongside our wines.
A Little About Our Wines
Before we pair, let’s set the stage. From our 15 acres of estate vineyards, we grow three grape varieties and craft nine distinct wines:
- Blanc du Bois: four expressions: sweet, dry, oaked (Old World Reserve), and dessert
- Lenoir (Black Spanish): sweet/blush, dry, and port styles
- Bounty Land Crossings: our signature Tempranillo/Lenoir blend
- Rosé: a Blanc du Bois/Lenoir blend
Each one has a distinct personality, and each one deserves a thoughtful food partner.
Local Producers We Love, and What to Pour with Them
Local Honey Producers
Blue Ribbon Honey Company | Huntsville area
Award-winning raw, unfiltered Texas honey — they’ve taken top honors at the Texas Beekeepers Association’s competition. A drizzle of their wildflower honey on a cheese board alongside a glass of our Sweet Blanc du Bois is one of those simple, unforgettable combinations. The floral sweetness in the honey echoes the tropical, peachy notes in the wine without overpowering either.
Try it with: Sweet Blanc du Bois or Portejas Blanc (White Port)
Artisan Cheesemakers
Cheesemakers Inc. | Lone Star Artisan Goat Cheeses
Crafting authentic hand-made goat cheeses under their “Lone Star” brand using all-natural ingredients from their own dairy farms and winning American Dairy Goat Association honors for it. Fresh chèvre alongside our Texas Blanc du Bois Dry is a classic pairing for good reason: the wine’s crisp acidity and hints of pear and lemon cut through the richness of the cheese, while the citrusy finish brightens every bite.
Try it with: Texas Blanc du Bois Dry or Rosé
Pasture-Raised Meats
Perfectly Pastured | Montgomery, Texas
A Montgomery-area ranch committed to regenerative, pasture-based farming. Their animals are raised the way nature intended , and the flavor difference shows. A charcuterie board built from their cuts is a natural companion to a flight at the tasting room. Their richer, earthier meats stand up beautifully to our bold reds.
Try it with: Texas Lenoir or Bounty Land Crossings
Fresh Seafood
Best Catch Fish and Seafood Market | Huntsville
Offering Gulf Coast staples such as fresh crawfish, blue crab, shrimp, oysters, and red snapper for decades. Gulf seafood and a crisp Texas white wine is one of those effortless regional pairings. Our Old World Reserve (Blanc du Bois aged in oak) brings a buttery, toasty depth that loves nothing more than a plate of Gulf shrimp or delicate snapper.
Try it with: Old World Reserve or Texas Blanc du Bois Dry
Local Farm Produce
Hunzikers Farm | Huntsville
Selling fresh, seasonal Texas produce: sugar snaps, tomatoes, cantaloupe, squash, and pickled specialties at the Walker County Farmers Market and local pop-up events. Their pickled vegetables make a bright, briny accompaniment to a charcuterie spread. If you’re planning a picnic on our grounds, stop by the farmers market on Wednesday or Saturday first.
Try it with: Texas Lenoir Blush or Rosé
Artisan Pantry Goods
Vintage Food | Conroe, Texas
Producing all-natural jars of jellies, raw local honey, granola bars, and pickles. Their fruit jellies like peach, fig, or plum spread over a slice of local cheese and eaten between sips of our Portejas Roja create a dessert course that’s hard to beat. Rich, jammy, and satisfying.
Try it with: Portejas Roja or Texas Blanc du Bois Sweet
A Local Restaurant That Welcomes Your Wine
Farmhouse Cafe & Bakery | Huntsville, Texas
Not every great meal has to come from our kitchen. Farmhouse Cafe , a beloved Huntsville institution for over 20 years , is proudly alcohol-free by the owners’ choice, which means you’re welcome to bring your own bottle. Confirmed as BYO Wine, it’s the rare local spot where you can sit down to their legendary comfort food and pour a glass of something you picked up right here at the winery.
Think blue plate specials, house-made pies, broccoli cornbread, and Gulf shrimp , hearty Southern food that’s a natural match for our bolder, fruit-forward wines. Their family-style hospitality feels cut from the same cloth as ours.
Pairs well with: Texas Lenoir Blush alongside their chicken-fried steak or pork tenderloin; Rosé with their lighter salads and shrimp dishes; Texas Blanc du Bois Dry with their fresh daily fish specials.
1004 14th Street, Huntsville, TX | (936) 435-1450 | Mon–Fri 10:30am–8pm, Sat 10:30am–8:30pm, Sun 10:30am–3pm
Shop Local Before You Visit
Before you make the drive out to Richards, consider stopping by:
- Walker County Farmers Market (Huntsville): open Wednesdays and Saturdays. Pick up local honey, fresh eggs, seasonal produce, and handmade goods to enjoy at home with our wines.
- Best Catch Fish and Seafood Market: if you’re hosting a wine dinner and want Gulf Coast flavors to match our whites, this is your stop.
Host Your Own Pairing Dinner
One of our favorite things is watching our friends discover what our wines can do with food. Our blog pages (like this one) have great ideas for menus and pairings that make hosting your own dinner a breeze!
Grab a bottle (or more, we do offer a discount when you buy four!), head to the Walker County Farmers Market, swing by one of the local producers above, and build your own table at home.
We’d love to know what pairings you discover. Tag us on social media and share your favorites.
Cheers!
West Sandy Creek Winery | 1773 FM 1791, Richards, Texas 77873 | (936) 436-9050 Open Thu 12–5pm | Fri–Sat 12–7pm | Sun 12–6pm
