Experience the Beauty of 
La Vie Estate

Starting a winery is certainly exciting, but can be daunting as well.  Wondering “what’s next” after a career in high-tech, La Vie Founder, Kara Cleaver, spent many months in research and contemplation. She visited the Texas Hill Country and Texas High Plains, meeting with vineyard owners and wineries, looking for just the right  mix. Not a chemistry expert herself, she found the perfect opportunity to collaborate with select winemakers to ensure high quality wines from day one. After several years of research and business planning, she opened the doors in late 2021. She won Blanco County Winery of the Year in 2022. She won her first three Silver Medals for her wines in 2023. And she followed that with a Gold Medal, Texas Class Champion and Reserve Class Champion in 2024. 2025 has brought four additional silver medals to date. Stay tuned to see what the rest of the year will bring.