Make Time for by Julie Taylor
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ne of the best-kept secrets of Wylie is nestled downtown on the corner of Ballard Avenue and West Oak Street. Landon Winery opened its doors at 103 N. Ballard Ave. in April 2017. In just four short years, Landon Winery has become a staple in Wylie, supporting the Downtown Merchants Association and the Wylie Economic Development Corporation, and sponsoring events such as the Sip and Shop in downtown Wylie. The Sip and Shop is held twice a year. Landon Winery provides food and drink outside participating shops as customers browse what downtown has to offer. “It’s a great opportunity for people to enjoy an evening out in downtown Wylie,” said Kim DeFoe, Landon Winery manager. “It’s a good way for people to see all the shops we have here. We have a great turnout when we hold this event.”
Photo by Ethan Good
In addition to the Sip and Shop, Landon Winery holds monthly tasting events that are paired with local vendors, such as Bold BBQ, Tiff’s Treats, Nothing Bundt Cake, and cupcake and popcorn vendors, and movie trivia nights. “They’re always a great hit with our customers,” Kim said. “The events always sell out.” The winery also holds winemaker dinners once a month, where the wine is paired with fine dining provided by a different chef each month. Recently the winemaker dinner attracted 76 people to Wylie, each of whom paid $100. Kim said the winery is planning an intimate, luxurious eight-course winetasting dinner this fall. “The maximum number of guests will be set to 16, so it will be a small intimate setting,” she explained. Other past events include paint on boards, where customers painted on wine barrel staves, paint on wine glasses, and yoga and wine.
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