Emily Beyer

Emily Beyer is many things. She’s a wife and mother. She’s a wine lover and business owner. She’s a liaison between Texas wineries and those she introduces to their products. She’s a Christian and a proud Texan transplant. But even she is surprised by how all these aspects of her life have come together at Old Vine Texas.

In her own words. “I’ve always loved wine. As a young adult, I had the opportunity to attend a private wine tasting that opened my eyes to the possibilities of wine/food pairings. My life took me to several wine regions, including Napa, Sonoma, Rogue Valley, Willamette Valley, Niagara, and finally Texas, exploring the different varieties and characteristics of our local wineries. After relocating to Texas, I fell in love with these beautiful wines and the Texas expression of the different grape varietals. My husband and I were inspired to bring all that lovely wine to the DFW area so others could share the Texas wine experience without having to drive so far to get it. Old Vine Texas was born.” It took two and a half years for Erik and Emily to realize their dream, and they’ll be celebrating their first anniversary this June.

In that short time, they’ve welcomed many guests in their 100% Texas wine tasting room, hosted lots of live music, sourdough making classes, and private parties. “Our vision is to bring a level of class to Mansfield through celebrating Texas wines,” Emily said. “We’ve been overwhelmed by the response from the community.”

The Old Vine Texas model is unique because they buy the wine directly from the wineries, assuring they can serve the best possible product. For Emily, it’s a true labor of love. “The Texas wine industry is full of hardworking people, and I’m proud to be a part of it,” she said. “I’m continually inspired by the many Texas farmers and winemakers I meet. I love helping people, sharing experiences, and working hard to succeed. Old Vine Texas has allowed us to do all that and more. From the beginning we were determined to put God first in our business, our family, and our marriage and He has certainly blessed that decision and, through our success, allowed us to bless others.” 

When not on the job, Emily is a devoted wife and mother to a blended family of six kids. She loves that she’s able to live, work, and raise her family in the Mansfield community. “We want to help Mansfield grow in all the right ways,” she said. “We have big plans to expand Old Vine Texas to showcase four times as many Texas wineries, among other things.” Considering what she and Erik have accomplished in just a year, we have no doubt she’ll make that happen. See upcoming events at OldVineTexas.com.