I enjoyed sitting and sipping... and their wines are excellent. Marti and Lillian were fantastic!…read more I will stop here during every trip to Fredericksburg. Many locals here too - always a good indicator.

THE BIG: The biggest Texas themed vineyard on the 290 wine strip. Can't miss the Alamo exterior and…read morethen transported into a wild west interior. Small lot but you can also make your own spot as well. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I came here with a few of our friends visiting from out of town and the vibes are amazing in here. Very friendly and hospitable. It was also very popular, mainly because there was live music outside. We opted to stay inside since it was hot outside and try their wine tasting. The tasting had 2 whites and three reds. I particularly enjoyed the Vermintino because it had a nice sharp acid bite but very fragrant on the nose. The others notables were the marsanne and mourvede. THE FINAL BAMBOO: A wine tasting here was around $30 for 5 sips. Super rustic and community driven at Texas Heritage. Definitely will be back to try more of their wine selections.

Hahne Estates Winery Tasting Room is located in downtown Johnson City next to the Pecan Street…read moreBrewery. The tasting room has been open for about four months, but owner and winemaker, Gary Hahne, has been making wine for a lifetime. Gary is a Texas Hill Country Native and his family roots date back to his great grandparents who immigrated to the Stonewall area from Germany. His parents were close friends to LBJ and Lady Bird. The Hahne surname in German translates to the English word rooster, which ties to the colorful rooster found on the winery's logo. There is no tasting fee to sample the four dry wines, and one sweet Sangria style wine on the tasting menu. Each bottle of wine tells a different story of the Hahne family and the surrounding hill country. As you sip and savor the flavor of the well balanced, delicious, palatable wines. You can walk around the winery and enjoy the historic pictures of the Hahne family, and hear about the family and area history. I had the great pleasure of being able to talk with Gary himself about his amazing family heritage. I enjoyed all of the five wines. My favorite was a bold; well balanced, red blend (Tempranillo, Cab Sauv, and Nero D'Avola) entitled Texas Tapestry. I also loved the Texas styled Chianti appropriately named Texanti. This was a softer red, fruit forward, but well balanced with lingering notes. I also very much enjoyed the dry rose that is named after Gary's grandfather, Opa. The Viognier blend was also surprisingly good, with interesting peach like notes. My visit here was delightful, and I hope to return soon. Gary is passionate about making quality wine to enjoy with us, and to pass down his story to be remembered for years to come.

This winery is either completely closed or moved. Another business is here now. This makes second…read morewinery today I found on Yelp that was closed down.

Staff was super nice! Enjoyed that they offered wine on the brewery side but some of the wines did…read moretaste a little off. We still enjoyed the outdoor seating area, yard games and live music. The food truck they have out front is also pretty good!

Brewery #373 They…read morenamed a brewery after me! I want my share of the profits. Fat Ass brewery is a fun place with a ton of Instagrammable areas for photo ops. The place is huge both inside and out. It's part brewery and party winery which usually means you don't do either right. I can't speak for the wine, but the beer was meh. I got a flight of 4 beers that came in mini clear solo cups. The beer all had too much foam, the bartender was new so that may have been the problem. I got a Westcoast IPA, a hazy IPA, a peach blonde and an amber. None of them were very good. It's fun place but feels more tourist trap like than a place serious about brewing beer right.

The winery itself is lovely, but our visit was disappointing again because of the manager. She came…read moreacross as cold, unwelcoming, and seemed irritated by guests. Hospitality should make people feel comfortable, and unfortunately that wasn't our experience. On the other hand, the gentleman working there was incredibly kind and did everything he could to accommodate us. The younger woman on staff was also friendly and welcoming. They both helped make the visit better despite the manager's attitude. It's unfortunate because the setting and the rest of the staff were wonderful, but the manager's lack of warmth and professionalism left a lasting negative impression.

I had really high expectations for Halter Ranch, but unfortunately the experience fell far short…read more We had a reservation and arrived on time, so we expected the restaurant to be prepared for our group. yet it took over 45 minutes just to receive a soda and even longer to get our first glass of wine. When our food finally started coming out, only half of the order arrived, and we spent the next 30 minutes repeatedly asking about the rest with little communication from our server. It was clear the restaurant was not prepared, but what was most disappointing was the lack of accountability. We never received an apology, never heard from a manager, and nothing was done to make up for the experience. Overall, very disappointing service, mediocre food, and warm wine.

My husband and I stopped for wine tasting at Longhorn Cellars via the Wine Lover's Celebration…read more Our server, Tim, was excellent. We all chatted with another couple from Houston. The wines were delicious. We also ordered the Texas Dipper to share as we enjoyed our wines. Everything was delicious. The sandwich was awesome. Will definitely be back!

Such a relaxing environment to enjoy some wine! We were actually going to visit a different winery,…read morebut I saw Longhorns Facebook page stating they were having a happy hour special during the week and decided to stop by! Glad we did! Tim was so funny and welcoming! If you get hungry, you can order food. . Their wines are also great, we bought 2 bottles!

The lady taking care of us was AWESOME!! Her name is…read moreMichelle. We were lucky that it was a quiet weekend, but she was very helpful as we wanted to take some wine as presents, so she gave us a few to taste. Nice setting, free water, dogs allowed.

I was served by Claudia and she was very kind and knowledgeable, I had a couple of drinks and tried…read morethe watermelon ceviche, it was delicious! The day was perfect to be out in the rooftop and the view of the city plus the sunset is very relaxing. Definitely will be coming back

THE BIG: Located off the 291 wine strip but tucked away in the high hills of Stonewall is Crown…read moreHill Winery. Relatively small wine tasting room with great views of the hill country. Plenty of parking. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I came here on a Sunday afternoon wanting to try more wine. There were a handful of people sitting inside and only a few people sitting outside. We got the normal wine tasting and service is great here because they were able to adjust to the taste profile and offer a tailored tasting guide that helps garner interest in the wine. I love that. The wines were good and the standout for me was the malbec. THE FINAL BAMBOO: A wine tasting here was around $25. Service is impeccable and you just can't beat the views here.

Wines are not my favorite - but they have a beautiful view of Texas hill country. I came with my…read morehusband on a Sunday afternoon. There were a few people sitting inside. Lots of tables for small and large groups. We shared a tasting and got hefty pours. We had about 5-6 wines in the tasting. Overall, I only liked the Malbec and the Maldiva wine. Everything else was okay. I would come back for the vibes!

I had an incredible birthday wine tasting here! The ambiance was warm and cozy, and learning that…read moreall the wines are women-founded was such a nice touch. Special shoutout to Rachel and Jesea for being so warm and hospitable! 10/10 experience, we'll absolutely be back.

Cozy place with friendly staff. Wines are all made by women winemakers. I enjoyed a Rose' and my…read morewife did a small flight of 3 wines. Prices were reasonable.