About River road wine
Experience a historic plantation house,tour our Great River Road Museum,and enjoy world-class creole cuisinenear New Orleans, Louisiana Book online now! --> Houmas House Mansion and Gardens Tour Most Popular Tour! From $35 User All Ages Hour Glass 1 Hour Houmas House Mansion and Gardens Tour Guided mansion tours are offered daily and offer a glimpse of plantation life. Book Now Learn More Great River Road Museum and Gardens Tour New Attraction! From $25 User All Ages Hour Glass 8 Hours Great River Road Museum and Gardens Tour Get a glimpse into the history and life along the Mighty Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Explore river life on the east and west banks of the Lower Mississippi. Book Now Learn More Self-Guided Garden Tour Lush 38-Acre Gardens! From $20 User Ages 6+ Hour Glass 8 Hours Self-Guided Garden Tour A self-paced outdoor experience to enjoy our beautiful gardens! Book Now Learn More --> About Houmas House Located between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana, The Houmas House Estate allows visitors to experience the life of wealthy plantation owners in the 1800’s. The mansion has been restored to the antebellum era, reflecting the opulence and wealth this sugarcane farm boasted in the 1880’s. The guided mansion tour walks through the 250 year history, showing the architectural evolution of this manor house and how it became a grand estate. Rare and period artwork and artifacts are displayed and used to explain plantation life. Plantations in Louisiana are one of the most sought after attractions throughout the state. Join us in one of our award-winning restaurants curated by our resident executive chef, Jeremy Langlois. Enjoy Louisiana favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner available in both the casual and fine dining settings of Latil’s Landing Restaurant, The Carriage House Restaurant, and Dixie Café. Gather with friends in the Turtle Bar for a southern cocktail and be sure to ask about our extensive wine collection in the Wine “Cellars” at Houmas House. Check out why our Guests love us!★★★★★ Beautiful Gardens We visited Houmas house this July, took the tour of the house,
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- Great River Road Wine Trail Map
- River Road Vineyards Chardonnay - Wine-Searcher
- Events - Great River Road Wine Trail
- Events – Great River Road Wine Trail
- Rustique Wines: Among the Vines on River Road
- River Road Wine - Apps on Google Play
- Puma Road: Next Stop on the River Road Wine Trail!
Will Thiersch, our Assistant Winemaker, has been an integral part of the River Road Family Vineyards and Winery team since 2017. Will’s role at the winery started with general winery duties, from assisting with Harvest, helping maintain barrels and on-site events. Not long after his start at the winery, his career expanded, he was promoted to Operations Enologist. Excited and encouraged by his work, he continued his education. According to Will, “I love that in wine, there’s continuous learning. No matter how much you know, there’s always more to learn.” His most recent educational accomplishment, graduating from UC Davis’ Winemaking Certification Program in early 2022.His desire to be a part of the wine industry started at a young age. Through his childhood, he watched his father work as Vice President of Operations for Gallo in their glass facility for nearly a decade. Inspired by his father’s dedication and passion for the industry, Will knew he wanted to follow in his footsteps. But rather, creating his own path, towards becoming a Winemaker.His education and many years with us, has led to Will having well-rounded knowledge of all winemaking aspects and we are excited to now have him as our Assistant Winemaker! He draws encouragement directly from our head Winemaker, Ed Morris. “Working with Ed has been a highlight,” Will notes, “Ed not only knows wine, but from the beginning understood my strengths and took into consideration my limitations while pushing me outside my comfort zone.” Will is an inspiration to our team and others to follow our dreams. We look forward to him continuing his journey with us in the industry.
