La Vie! The Way Life Should Be!
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 but also not willing to put her label on someone else's wine, she found the perfect opportunity to collaborate with select winemakers. This collaboration ensured high quality wines from day one. After several years of research and business planning, Kara opened the doors in late 2021.
Award-Winning Wines
In 2022, La Vie won Blanco County Winery of the Year. In 2023, Kara won her first three Silver Medals for her wines. In 2024, she followed that with a Gold Medal, Texas Class Champion and Reserve Class Champion.
2025 has brought seven additional medals to date, including a Double Gold and Top of Class, and five Silvers. Stay tuned to see what the rest of the year will bring.
Discovering the Magic. From Vine to Bottle.
Great wines begin in the vineyard. Excellent fruit is always the starting point. At La Vie, we craft exquisite wines that tell the story of the land. We partner with vineyards using sustainable methods with the least intervention and disruption possible. We work with the most talented winemakers in a true collaboration to understand what each vintage of grapes is saying, and craft the very best wines based on the profile of the grapes. We don't believe in a bunch of additives to force the wine into something it was not meant to be. Rather, we believe winemaking is truly a blend of art and science to bring about the magic of incredible wines.
Whether you're new to wine or a connoisseur, we invite you to Explore Our Wines and discover the essence of La Vie.
The Heart of La Vie
Our members and our guests are the essence of who we are. Take a tour of our gorgeous views, excellent wines, fabulous events, fantastic food, and the inspiration behind our woman-owned winery.
