New to the Flat Creek Estate team in February 2008 is winemaker, Tish Cooper.  She originally calls from Wyoming via Colorado, Oregon and most recently California.  Tish started Fermentation Science at Oregon State University- Corvalis with the intent of becoming a Brewmaster.  Through her major classes she was introduced to viticulture and quickly fell in love with the hands-on agricultural components of viticulture and enology.  This began her journey into the wine lifestyle. 

In 2003 she moved to France to study and expand her knowledge and experience.  After deciding one learning curve at a time is enough, she returned alas to California State University- Fresno to finish her degree in Enology.  Since graduating she has been working at a medium size winery in Southern California specializing in Port and Sherry wines. 

Reaching a point in life where it is time to anchor, Texas provides great opportunity in winemaking, recreation and an eclectic lifestyle.  Tish is thrilled to be part of such a dynamic team at Flat Creek Estate Winery and Vineyards.  "The sky is the limit!"

Please visit the Winemakers Blog for discussions and updates from Tish.

With nearly 100 medals since 2002, the wines of Flat Creek Estate are gaining national and international recognition. After receiving two Best Winery awards in 2005 from Texas’ Best Wine Competition and Wine Report 2005 by Tom Stevenson, the winery is getting more accolades than ever.

In October 2006, Food & Wine Magazine named Flat Creek Estate one of “America’s 50 Most Amazing Wine Experiences”. Other notable recognitions include: Champion at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Competition for 3 wines in 2005 and Reserve Champion for 2 wines in 2006, The Double Gold at San Francisco International for the Super Texan, The Jefferson Cup Award at the Jefferson Cup Invitational 2006 for Muscato Blanco, and Best in Class at Pacific Rim International Competition 2004 for Muscato Blanco.