1851 Vineyards, is now Slate Mill Wine Collective: a full-service winery incubator. The Fredericksburg, Texas–based winery was acquired in 2019 by the Jones family. The family left the oil industry in 2019 to pursue a passion in viticulture and invested in 1851 Vineyards with their seven children.
The property has undergone a transformation that includes significantly expanded production facilities, added vineyard acreage, and a fully remodeled tasting room and patio.
In addition to continuing its core business as a winery, Slate Mill Wine Collective has a new mission to help provide other wine producers the ability to craft wines in its on-site custom crush facility.
The evolution of Slate Mill Wine Collective from a boutique family-run winery to a winery incubator expands its footprint, while retaining its celebration of the unstoppable maverick spirit for which Texas is known.
Led by director of winemaking Tim Drake, winemaker Josh Fritsch and the Slate Mill Wine Collective cellar team continue to produce wines under the in-house 1851 Vineyards brand, as well as assist with production for custom crush clients.