Wineries We Visit
With more than 75 wineries in the Fredericksburg area, we've curated the stops that make a perfect day. Each partner below is hand-picked for great wine, beautiful settings, and hospitality that welcomes groups. Click any one to learn what makes it special.
Wineries
Charleston Taylor Estate
An ultra-premium experiential winery just off Highway 290 in Johnson City — a quick hop from Fredericksburg. Set on 30 quiet acres, Charleston Taylor pours 100% Texas wines …
Arrowhead Creek Vineyard
A welcoming stop along East US-290 focused on approachable Texas wines and easygoing hospitality. Arrowhead Creek keeps things relaxed and unpretentious — a comfortable place to settle in, …
Hilmy Cellars
A family-owned estate winery on East US-290 crafting 100% Texas wines from sustainably farmed fruit. Hilmy is a favorite for its genuine, unhurried tasting experience and its handsome …
Lost Draw Cellars
A downtown Fredericksburg tasting room pouring 100% Texas wines from High Plains vineyard partners, just off Main Street on Park Street. Lost Draw is a relaxed, central stop …
Meierstone Vineyards
A boutique Hill Country winery we're proud to feature on our tours, offering handcrafted Texas wines in an intimate, welcoming setting. Meierstone pairs a personal, attentive tasting experience …
Texas Wine Collective
A lively multi-winery destination on the 290 trail where three respected Texas labels pour under one roof, so groups with different tastes can all find a favorite in …
Wedding Oak Winery
Named for a historic live oak long used as a gathering spot for celebrations, Wedding Oak crafts thoughtful, 100% Texas wines with a strong following among Hill Country …
Arch Ray Resort
A 72-acre resort on the Pedernales River and the only spot in the Hill Country to combine three brands under one roof: Arch Ray Winery, Ogle Brewery, and …
Augusta Vin
A striking estate winery on the 290 trail, Augusta Vin pairs a grand, modern tasting room with beautifully landscaped grounds and an on-site market. The setting alone makes …
Messina Hof Hill Country
The Hill Country home of one of Texas's most storied wine families, Messina Hof brings decades of winemaking tradition to a gracious tasting room just off 290. Known …
Ron Yates Wines
Set on the 290 trail in Hye, Ron Yates focuses on Spanish and Rhône-style wines from Texas High Plains and estate fruit — think Tempranillo, Mourvèdre, and Grenache. …
Safari Winery
One of the most distinctive stops on the trail, Safari Winery pours a globe-trotting lineup — wines imported from Chile, Argentina, and South Africa — in a fun, …
AB Astris Winery
A family-run estate winery in Stonewall set among oak groves, AB Astris pairs estate-grown Texas wines with a peaceful, welcoming setting and frequent live music. Warm and unhurried, …
Adega Vinho Winery
The Bilger family's Stonewall estate, Adega Vinho grows its own grapes in the Fredericksburg AVA and crafts them into single varietals and blends with a sustainable, hands-on approach. …
Alexander Vineyards
A welcoming 290-corridor winery on Goehmann Lane, open daily and easy to fold into a tour day. Alexander keeps things friendly and unhurried, pouring Texas wines in a …
Barons Creek Vineyards
A grand estate on East 290 with a resort-like feel — expansive grounds, a large tasting room, and villa lodging on site. Barons Creek pours a broad range …
Becker Vineyards
One of the pioneers of Texas Hill Country wine, Becker is famous for its stone tasting room, historic setting, and rows of lavender that bloom in early summer. …
Bingham Family Vineyards
A true grape-growing family from the Texas High Plains, the Binghams pour 100% estate-grown Texas wines in their Fredericksburg tasting room. Down-to-earth and genuinely family-run, they're a favorite …
Coordinates Vineyards
A travel-inspired winery whose wines and labels nod to destinations around the world, Coordinates brings a fun, worldly spin to the Hye stretch of the trail. Approachable and …
Farmhouse Vineyards Marketplace
A charming marketplace tasting room in downtown Johnson City, Farmhouse pours estate-grown Texas wines from its High Plains family farm alongside local goods and gifts. Warm, down-home, and …
Fat Ass Ranch & Winery
Fredericksburg's most fun, unpretentious stop — a winery AND brewery known for sweet and fruit-forward wines (the PB&J and mimosa pours are famous), craft beer, frozen wine slushies, …
Featherstone Ranch Vineyards
A low-key, genuinely charming ranch winery where you can taste Texas wines and even feed the resident belted cows. Featherstone trades polish for personality — a fun, relaxed, …
Fiesta Winery
A laid-back 290 winery pouring a huge range of Texas wines — well over fifty at any time, from bone-dry to sweet — so there's truly something for …
Grape Creek Vineyards
A Tuscan-inspired estate that's one of the trail's marquee names, Grape Creek pairs manicured grounds and a villa-like setting with a deep lineup of award-winning, Italian-style Texas wines. …
Heath Sparkling Wines
Texas's dedicated sparkling house, right on 290. Heath specializes in traditional-method bubbles — the only estate in the Hill Country focused this fully on sparkling wine — served …
Hye Meadow Winery
A relaxed, scenic winery in the heart of tiny Hye, pouring a broad range of Texas wines with a big shaded porch made for lingering. Hye Meadow is …
Kalasi Cellars
A newer estate on Goehmann Lane earning strong reviews for serious, well-crafted Texas wines, including Mediterranean and Rhône-style varietals. Kalasi blends a modern tasting room with genuine winemaking …
Lewis Wines
A quality-focused, quietly excellent estate on 290 near Johnson City, Lewis is known among Texas wine insiders for its Portuguese and Spanish varietals and age-worthy reds. Less crowded …
Longhorn Cellars
Perched on a hilltop off Ranch Road 1376, Longhorn Cellars offers some of the prettiest views on the trail alongside its Texas wines. The airy tasting room and …
Michael Ros Winery
A 38-acre estate winery with an Italian-inspired feel, Michael Ros pairs handcrafted Texas wines with live music and a welcoming, spacious setting. Roomy indoors and out, it's an …
Narrow Path Winery
A friendly, approachable Stonewall winery pouring 100% Texas wines in a relaxed, family- and dog-friendly setting. Narrow Path keeps things genuine and unhurried — a comfortable, welcoming stop …
Pedernales Cellars
One of the Hill Country's most awarded wineries, tucked into the hills of Stonewall with a stunning terrace overlooking the valley. Pedernales is celebrated for its Viognier and …
Pontotoc Vineyard Weingarten
A charming downtown Fredericksburg tasting room set in a restored historic building with a European-style weingarten courtyard. Pontotoc pours estate and Texas wines just steps off Main Street …
Portree Cellars
An off-the-path Stonewall winery with a personal, artful touch — think bocce on the lawn and the owner's own artwork on the walls. Portree is intimate and unhurried, …
Rhinory
Where rhinos and wine meet — a 55-acre ranch on 290 that's home to Blake, a southern white rhino, and a mission to fund rhino conservation. Guests taste …
Sandy Road Vineyards
A quieter, off-the-beaten-path estate prized by locals for its scenic setting and estate-grown Texas wines. Sandy Road trades crowds for calm — a peaceful, vineyard-view stop for groups …
Silver Dollar Winery
An easygoing, open-daily winery on the Johnson City stretch of 290, Silver Dollar offers Texas wines in a relaxed, no-fuss setting. A friendly, laid-back stop that rounds out …
Slate Theory Winery
A bold, boutique producer focused on big, well-structured Texas reds, Slate Theory brings a modern, design-forward tasting room to the Fredericksburg scene. Serious about its winemaking with a …
Texas Heritage Vineyard
A welcoming family-owned estate on 290 pouring 100% Texas wines from a handsome tasting room with a big covered patio. Texas Heritage is known for approachable, well-made wines …
Texas Hills Vineyard
A longtime Johnson City estate with a Tuscan feel, Texas Hills specializes in Italian-style varietals like Sangiovese and Pinot Grigio grown in the Hill Country. Family-founded and environmentally …
Wildseed Farms
The nation's largest working wildflower farm, Wildseed pairs sweeping seasonal flower fields with a relaxed wine tasting at its Brewbonnet Biergarten. Free to walk the grounds, family-friendly, and …
William Chris Vineyards
One of the most respected names in Texas wine, William Chris champions 100% Texas fruit and a natural, terroir-driven approach from its historic farmhouse in Hye. Tastings are …
Breweries
Black Chapel Brewing Co.
A brewery and pizza restaurant on the same Highway 290 property as Charleston Taylor Estate, brewing fresh on-site and serving it straight from the tanks — including a …
Altstadt Brewery
A stunning, large-scale Bavarian-style brewery on 290, Altstadt brews authentic German lagers and ales in a grand brewhouse with a huge biergarten and tower views. Tours, big shaded …
Old 290 Brewery
Part of the Carter Creek Winery Resort in Johnson City, Old 290 Brewery pours house-brewed craft beer alongside a restaurant and wine room — so wine and beer …
Distilleries
1693 Distillery
A Fredericksburg craft distillery bringing handmade Hill Country spirits to the tour trail. 1693 offers a distinctive change of pace from the wineries — a chance to taste …
Garrison Brothers Distillery
The landmark distillery of Hye and one of the most famous names in Texas spirits — the first legal bourbon distillery in the state. Set on a working …
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