Another couple invited us to take the drive Stonewall and experience the winery and get a tasting…read more The grounds are very nice with some great scenes from the patio area. We were pleasantly greeted by a lady at the counter who explained what to expect. We decided to go outside to the patio for our tasting and also a charcuterie board. The board was nicely done. Our server, Valente (Val) did a wonderful job explaining each pour and answered all our questions with authority. He's a fine young man who obviously enjoys his work and the wine industry. We enjoyed the wines and the whole experience so much we decided to become wine club members. There is a very nice B&B located next to the winery and we have already made reservations at the B&B for the September pickup party. Fredericksburg is a short drive from the winery and will make a nice two or more day trip. The wines are exceptionally good. Texas is really making some good wines.

Beautiful setting, relaxing vibes, and a solid tasting experience…read more We stopped by Pedernales Cellars on our way into Fredericksburg for the weekend and really enjoyed our tasting experience. I called ahead to confirm availability, and everything went smoothly from the start. The property is beautiful, and the tasting room is clean and welcoming. We chose to sit outside on the shaded deck, which was expansive and peaceful--a great way to ease into the weekend. The staff was friendly, and we selected a flight tailored to our preferences. The wine was enjoyable, and we ended up purchasing a few bottles at what felt like fair prices. Nothing quite wowed me enough to join the club or grab a case, but still a pleasant tasting overall. My only real critique is that our server could have been a bit more attentive. While we weren't in a rush, he didn't seem to be either. All in all, a relaxing stop with good wine and great scenery. Worth a visit if you're in the area.

Don't miss this hidden gem! Portree Cellars is less than a mile off Highway 290, and I promise the…read moreshort detour is worth it. I've visited several times now, and Portree has earned a spot on my very short list for a wine club membership. Every single visit ends the same way--I leave with at least three bottles because it's almost impossible to choose. I've yet to taste a wine here that I didn't genuinely enjoy. Seriously... every wine on the tasting menu is excellent. The food bites are also absolutely worth ordering. They're thoughtfully paired, delicious, and make the tasting experience even better. What truly sets Portree apart, though, is the hospitality. The staff is warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable without ever being pretentious. They remember us every time we visit--even where we live--which makes every tasting feel personal rather than transactional. The tasting room is beautiful, relaxed, and inviting, making it easy to linger over one more glass. In an area filled with wineries, Portree consistently stands out for its exceptional wines, genuine hospitality, and attention to detail. If you're exploring the Texas Hill Country wine trail, make Portree Cellars a priority rather than an afterthought. I can't recommend it highly enough.

Off the beaten path but worth the detour. Beautiful place with a wonderful view and friendly…read morestaff. And we loved the wine. We bought a Cab, Malbec and a Mourvèdre to take home. Check off another great TX winery.

I met Chris Vogel from Fat Ass Ranch & Winery at HEB. We had a good talk about the brewery and…read moreWinery. I sampled all the different beers. He invited me out to Fredericksburg for a tour and true tasting. Their place on the website looks amazing. http://www.fatassranch.com Chris was very knowledgeable and I look forward to visiting them soon.

We visited Fat Ass Winery for our anniversary and had such a great time! The customer service was…read moreexcellent--everyone was super friendly and made us feel welcome right away. They've got some really fun and quirky decor that made for perfect photo ops (seriously, bring your camera!). We also tried the beer flight, which was a pleasant surprise--great selection and really well priced. It was the perfect spot to relax, have a few laughs, and enjoy the day. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

One word to describe this winery: gorgeous! The new tasting…read moreroom is modern and beautifully designed, with thoughtful aesthetics throughout. The spacious patio and lovely views overlooking the vineyard make it an especially relaxing place to spend an afternoon. I came for the summer tasting event and I'm so glad I did! It's about a little under a hour's drive from Austin for me, but I had a free Sunday and the drive was really enjoyable, so it was definitely worth it especially since the wine was pretty good. For the tasting, the Cab Franc was the standout for me and I even ended up buying a bottle to take home. Honestly though, pretty much all of the reds were enjoyable. My server was friendly and attentive and even let me try a few wines that weren't included in my tasting, which I really appreciated. I also had the chance to meet one of the owners Daniel, who was incredibly friendly and introduced me to the in-house chef who makes the oven-fired pizzas. Seriously, don't skip the pizzas! They're still working on bringing the winery to its full potential, but based on my experience, I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the Hill Country area.

Visited the new tasting room and it is GORGEOUS! Plenty of parking outside, with some construction…read moreareas to watch out for. As soon as you walk in, there is large bar with sitting areas on both sides. One side was a little bit louder, by the food kitchen and another bar. The other side has couches and chairs only. Its very calm and relaxing. There's also a family bathroom and a bathroom with a bunch of unisex stalls. We ordered a tasting of 5-6 wines for $20. We started with the pinot noir sparkling, it was SO good made in the traditional method. We also tried the SpRonkling, Petit Manseng, 2 Tempranillos and a blend. The Rose sparkling was my favorite. Great hospitality and vibes all around, but not my favorite wines.

Always a pleasure to stop here- greeted immediately upon entry and served without hesitation. Staff…read moreprompt and delightful.

Wonderful experience! Very classy and relaxing! Had the hot pretzel and the white wine flight!…read moreHighly recommend! I would come back here!

This winery is the only Texas winery to be listed among the World's 50 Best Vineyards, recently…read morepublished by William Reed (the long-established organizer of wine-industry ranking) and compiled by a global academy of more than 700 wine and travel experts. So it's the real deal. After you make your online reservation (which is extremely easy to do), you're greeted at the entry gate a hostess / staff member, who comes wine-in-hand to give you a welcome beverage and offer you a greeting that excites Texas Hospitality. You're briefly shown thegrounds, walked over to your tasting room, and introduced to your server. The grounds are absolutely lovely. This time of year the vineyards are lush and green. The property overlooks a lovely valley that reminds me of California. Walk around and you'll discover a lovely Monarch butterfly garden teaming with life. We saw over a dozen butterflies and a hummingbird. And the colors of the garden are so vibrant. We had a lovely tasting, bought a bottle of wine to take back to our VRBO, and before leaving, we ordered some food from their cafe and ate in one of their patios. The food was expensive but everything was of the highest quality and had to be made from scratch. The tacos came in beef (an amazing smoked beef cheek) or chicken (adequately spiced with Hatch green chillies) and homemade flour tortillas, homemade chips, and amazing salsa that I would have bought a bottle of if they sold it. Today's tasting was all red. But they switch things out seasonally and you may get whites or roses. But here's what you should know. Only 3% of Texas wineries only ever use Texas grapes. Some offer estate wines and many bring grapes in from the Texas High Plains but those are most often then blended with grapes from California, Washington or elsewhere. This place only works withTexas grapes. So... you're going to get the purest expressions of what the Texas soil and climate produces. This includes Tennat (tons of tannin) and Mourvedre (a small grape with thick skin that also delivers high tannin and is earthy, smokey, peppery... very savory). These grapes are celebrated in Spain, France and Uruguay. So you may be quite familiar with them. But they are very different from the far fruitier wines you may be most familiar with. They are certainly not California Napa cabs or pinots, Sonoma chards or Lodi zins. So know what you're getting into. Since they rotate their tastings, we'll come back and try more of their offerings. I really respect what they are doing here, and wineries like this are part of what makes Texas great.

Overall, I really enjoyed our experience at William Chris and had a wonderful time! We were greeted…read morewith a welcome wine (Mary Ruth) which is one of the flagship whites. This ended up being my favorite wine, not only of the whole tasting, but of the multiple vineyards we visited that day. We were brought to our tasting station which allowed for standing only and our guide was very knowledgable about the wines. I especially liked that he was purposefully reluctant to share the wine notes so that we could judge for ourselves (however, as someone who only tastes notes of wine and nothing else, it made it a little difficult). We ended up with a lineup of reds which was not what I expecting. Despite not being a huge fan of red wine, I still fully enjoyed myself and the wine that we tried. Our guide even gave us another tasting to try that was a off menu. I will be back and hopefully, I can try some more whites at that time! My biggest regret is not buying a bottle of the Mama Ruth. What in the world was I thinking?

This was the most recently acquired vineyard in the family. We wanted to check this place out…read morebecause they were not available when we first moved here. They apparently revamped the entire space and looks modernized. We came here for tasting first, like their other locations, you're allowed to taste up to four of their wines of your choosing. They have a mix of Texas and California grown wines that are processed in their facility. Eve was our tasting ambassador and she did a great job going through each wine and going through the recent changes in their premium memberships. They also have a restaurant on site that only take walk-ins for members only. Their outdoor patio space was also really, really nice with a view of their vineyards. We were disappointed they were out of some of their appetizers but we made do with the options they had available. All their food was great but their ahi tuna wontons were bomb in particular. This is their only kid-friendly and dog friendly location so we'll consider bringing our dog next time.

Heath Family vineyards are beautiful with delicious wines to…read moreMatch. This one has food also

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!