Exploring Austin's Hill Country was one of the best decisions we made when visiting friends in Texas. There was not enough time to go on a wine tour, so I had to figure out which winery to visit. I wasn't familiar with the area and randomly chose Driftwood Estates, which was a surprising highlight of the weekend! Was this real life?! Was I dreaming?! Standing on top of the hill, I was in deep admiration of the panoramic, gorgeous, and breathtaking views! It made me forget about busy city life and I only wanted to appreciate the beauty of nature and all its glory on such a perfect day (while sipping on a glass of wine)! I really did feel like I was in another world - filled with serenity, solitude and relaxation! We did a tasting and enjoyed the reds, which were more on the dry side, but I didn't mind because I prefer dry red wines. I definitely recommend the Sangiovese and Alamo Red. The bar area was a little crowded that day, so we didn't get to interact too much with the staff to learn more about their other wine offerings. There is a store next to the bar area. You can buy cute wine themed souvenirs for family and friends back home. They also have a small cafe - you can get some light bites and head outside, find your perfect cozy spot, and enjoy those breathtaking views! (Caution: There is plenty of parking at the winery, but please be careful and drive slow because of the bumpy gravel road). read more

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The drive and last half mile road to this wineries, a little different than normal. It was super hot and the outdoor areas were not very shaded. They did not serve sparkling wine by the glass. Ho hum. read more

Stop #2 Driftwood estate winery...first, I'm first pleasantly surprised by the scenic views. Spectacular views... Sauvignon Blanc = 4/5 Dry Rose = 4/5 Sangiovese = 4/5 Sangiovese + Merlot Tempranillo = 4/5 Longhorn Red = 4/5 Cabernet + Merlot Alamo Red =5/5 Anita, our somilier, highlighted the different varietals, blends and wine growing techniques. Service was impeccable! read more

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The weekday stop for a tasting and buying wine was met with the friendliest help and service. The win selections were great and we left with a few bottles even opening a sweet for us that wasn't offered. The ambiance and view are unmatched so take a date here. read more

Super cute place in seclusion with lots of outdoor seating. Worth the stop if you ar need dripping springs or winberly read more

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As an Austin Tour Guide I take people out to the Hill Country all the time for wine, beer, distillery tastings, and barbecue. I've got my favorites and I generally stick with them. Occasionally I'll stop into a new (to me) place and see what they have to offer. On a recent trip, the clients requested Driftwood Estate Winery because they had read a review and wanted to try it. Personally, I am not a fan of their wine but I made a reservation for the 6 of them at 11am and we drove out there on a quiet Thursday. There was only one other car in the parking lot. We walked along the path to the main entrance, admiring the views of the Hill Country from their beautiful and expansive patio. When we approached the desk, one of the more enthusiastic women in our group said, "We're here to taste some wine!" An exceedingly unfriendly elderly lady who looked like the most miserable person on the planet, scowled, "You need a reservation! You can't just come here without a reservation!" (Really? And there's only 1 other car in the parking lot?) Everybody was a little surprised by her attitude and there was a brief uncomfortable pause before I stepped in and assured her that the group had a reservation and gave her the name. They were whisked off to a table by another woman as the first woman muttered something unpleasant under her breath. Long story short-- my guests were less than impressed (with the greeting, the tasting room and the wine) and I can assure Driftwood Vineyards that they've lost at least a couple thousand dollars in any future business from my company. If they haven't already noticed, new wineries are thick on the ground in Driftwood/Dripping Springs. Driftwood Estates is a hard pass. My guests enjoy Fall Creek and Bell Springs much much more. read more

Great views from this winery in Difrtwood! We went on a weekend and they had live music. Great selection of wines. :) read more

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The food and the service and the ambiance where all great and phone. The beautiful Hill country and great company. read more

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The wine is truly award winning and the service is outstanding! We will be returning with several of our friends. Cheers! read more

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We came in on a Saturday for a tasting, and while it was pretty busy, they were able to squeeze our group in. The views of the hill country from the patio were absolutely stunning, but unfortunately, the tasting itself wasn't my favorite experience. The setup felt a bit cramped with so many different tastings happening at once, and because of that, you didn't get a lot of hands-on attention from the staff. They were doing their best to keep up, but it definitely impacted the experience of learning more about each wine. The standard tasting includes your choice of 6 wines from their current releases for $25. After the tasting, I grabbed a glass of wine and enjoyed it outside with my friends, soaking up that beautiful view. Driftwood is definitely worth it for the scenery, but I'd love to see a more relaxed tasting experience next time. read more

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Parking - plenty, free Note: Road - leading up to this winery is a very bumpy dirt road; don't bring a low rider lol Service - friendly and attentive Views - beautiful rolling hills overlooking vineyard and a glimpse of a stream Menu - not vegetarian forward, not many options for vegetarian, non for vegans. Chimichurri beef w was well liked by hubby. Good flavors, good portion, not dry. Wines - not many whites, 1 rose (strawberries and cream profile), some great reds. Was pleasantly surprised at the complexity of the wines here. read more

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Wow! It was so wonderful meeting The staff here at this winery. Greg was so helpful and knowledgeable about all of the different wines offered, and it was really neat to hear about the history of the winery along with all of the awards one within international competitions I thoroughly enjoyed The Lonestar (wine) if you get a chance to check it out and let's not forget, it is nestled in the most inspiring view in the hill country! You can see a wide landscape of acres of land and greenery. read more

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My friends and I had a wonderful experience! We called ahead and found out we didn't require a reservation. We got there and it was a little late for them with a reserved party already seated, but they acted like it was no problem at all and we were delighted that we could do a tasting and enjoy the view outside, admiring the beautiful grounds in between going to the bar for another wine to taste. We fell in love with the Lone Star Cab and got a case while it was on sale and then decided to join the wine club with a purchase of the smooth and delicious Alamo Red. We are ready to go back with a new set of friends and try some others! read more

Hello views!! The tasting room (wine and customer service) is on point. We thoroughly enjoyed chatting with the employees (especially, Larin) during our tasting and the cute gift shop. All of the wines were great, not disappointed (you get to pick 6 wines). Afterwards, we went over to the bistro which lead to the 4 stars. We only got the "basic" charcuterie board; which was good when you need a snack but not what we expect from the vineyard. The server was nice but not very antintative; small adjustments would make this a five star place. We still recommend if you want a nice glass of wine in the Wimberley area. read more

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Owners turned us away because we had kids with us and said with all the rattlesnakes and cliff drop-offs on the property, they could not have us on their property. We showed up on a bus with 55 people after making plans with them previously to visit. Oh well. Guess we'll spend money at another winery. read more

Worst winery in Texas! Their wine is horrible and the staff is unfriendly. We also ate at the Bistro next door and got food poisoning. There are much better vineyards close by. read more

Great wine and beautiful views! We tried a few different varieties and it was all delicious.

The views at this winery are beautiful especially at sunset. The ladies working were friendly and welcoming. Found that purchasing a glass of wine to be a bit pricey for the pour that you get. Recommend buying a bottle to share vs by the glass. read more

Absolutely stunning property!! The best part . . . NO CHILDREN UNDER 21 ALLOWED!! The wines are delicious and the views are breathtaking. It's a must go to winery! read more

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Ventured up the hill to the Driftwood Estate Winery and found the prettiest views! We enjoyed a nice lunch at the bistro and then walked over to the tasting room. Unfortunately the staff was not knowledgeable so we just ordered a white and rose from the list. We didn't really care for our choices but I would certainly go back again just for the food & views. Hopefully next time we can do a tasting and enjoy the pavilion. I will say the long, dusty road is less than ideal but the views are great. And there were so many dogs that honestly I could have stayed all afternoon! read more

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Bucolic scenery, enjoyed the wine better than Freidricksburg, not crowded & nice employees read more

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I love that this winery is kid-free! Views are spectacular and I especially love the reds. I have only had positive experiences here.

What a lovely and relaxing experience! My friend and I were in Dripping Springs for a nice getaway, and who goes to the Hill Country without doing a little wine tasting? What I loved first was how it sat perfectly on this beautiful green hill, and perfect outdoor seating to enjoy the sunset while sipping local wine. Ms.Cheryl and Ms. Laryn we're super nice and attentive during the tasting. It almost felt as if you walked into their home, and they were waiting on guest to arrive to open the perfect bottle. We were able to sip some great choices (Alamo Red-blend) was my favorite, so of course I had to buy a bottle. I can really see myself going back! read more

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Still gorgeous views and pretty good wine. Unfortunately, they've become too commercialized. No longer family friendly. Can't bring a picnic basket (wouldn't want to compete with the mediocre bistro). Ended our 10 year membership and will find another go to. read more

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Another visit on our October Texas wine passport. Always a pleasure to visit this winery. The tasting servers are friendly and knowledgeable. As usual, I found something cute in the gift shop, too. We enjoyed the Lonestar this year. read more

Being a member certainly has perks! Live music, wine tasting and a free burger. Oh and the people watching was on point. Staff are always friendly and knowledgeable. The award winning wine is tasty and the view is pretty great. read more

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We made a quick stop at this winery and enjoyed the view while having a glass of wine. I chose a jammy Cabernet called Lone Star Cab that was perfect. They do wine tasting but I just opted for a glass of what I knew that I would enjoy. The cafe was not open but they had items that paired well with wine. I'm sure it is busy in the weekend. The Cafe is small so get your food to go and enjoy one of the many cozy spots to view the vineyards. The staff were very friendly and the store was very clean. They have gifts as well. If we were in town longer, We would have come back for lunch. The road to the vineyard is gravel so drive slow. Parking is free and plentiful. Follow the signs as the vineyard is about a mile up from the main road. read more

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OMG. Yes. Really. OMG The wines are really well made, and although I favored some over others, I see why they win so many medals. The tasting isn't inexpensive but the pours are generous and the quality is superior to many other wineries. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. The terrace view is panoramic and spectacular. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this winery again when avoiding I-35 back to Austin from San Marcos. read more

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I stopped here as part of a wine tour, which all the wine, ambiance and food was fantastic! But the workers during the wine tasting seemed to favor the older couples I was with. They would present each wine with a lot of information to the others but they only poured it and told my boyfriend and I what it was called and would walk away. They did the same thing to a pair of younger girls in my tour, so that was a bit disappointing but overall nice place! read more

Great way to spend the afternoon. Gorgeous views and we love all the wine. Really enjoy the adults only atmosphere. All of the one star reviews about not allowing kids are both interesting and confusing. Since it's a winery, I would expect that it be 21 and over. The winery itself along with the tasting is an excellent experience. read more

Carol was our wine tasting experience . Super friendly, it was a Tuesday so we had the place to ourselves pretty much. Beautiful area you can see the vineyard from up top. Dogs welcome, to s of land outside for the doggies yo play in. We tasted award winning wine from TEXAS grapes! I'll just bet that when the temperature is a bit WARMER, and the sunshine's one would have a memorable time relaxing and enjoying a bottle or two Some nibbles you can purchase, not a whole lot the time we were there, remember it was TUESDAY read more

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Stopped in here for a wine tasting on a rainy Sunday. This has some of the best views of the Hill country, great 360 Panaromic views. They have some great wines I was impressed with their red wines and their sweet wine. They also have a cafe that is on the premises, I did not eat there. They have light snacks and sandwiches. It is a little bumpy ride going up to the winery so be careful on which car you do bring. It involves a dirt and muddy road. read more

Beautiful winery 25 minutes from Wimberly! We stopped by during 4th of July and was surprised there wasn't more of a crowd. Strict 21+ policy (many signs warning you to turn back if you aren't 21!) but the servers were so nice and kind. We did a wine tasting which was $20 for 6 samples of white, red, and sweet wine. You can also split the sampling between people, which I shared with a friend. Server (I think her name was Julie) was so sweet and knowledgeable about the wine flavors and gave us recommendations and some history of the flavors. Our favorite was the Starry Night, or the Orange Muscat wine! A bit disappointed they didn't give chocolates or nuts during a wine tasting and overall felt a bit rushed through the process as more people showed up, but it was still a unique experience. The patio has a beautiful view of the orchard, which is why we came here versus other wineries in the area. Outdoor seating is plentiful, many round tables for larger groups too. Definitely would've spent a good half of day out here sipping wine if it wasn't for the rain. The Bistro (food/restaurant area) was closed because of Covid so eat before you arrive so you don't get hangry or wine drunk! ;) read more

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We booked a tasting here while we were in town celebrating our bride-to-be friend during her bachelorette party. One of the to-do's on her list included a wine tasting, and we made it out Driftwood on a weekend. I recommend booking in advance and not dropping in (unless you are meeting up with some friends or family who have a reservation themselves) because it can get crowded inside of the winery. There is plenty of space outside with a beautiful view as well. We had a great tasting host who was super knowledgeable about all of the wines and made us super comfortable asking a million questions we had about the process, the different types of wines, and what could pair well with each wine. She kept is going and stayed on time for our time reservation so that we could have enough time to do some shopping in the small artisan spot they have in the wine-tasting room/area. I got some cool gifts for friends, including earrings and a leather bag. I can imagine that on cold winter days, this is the spot to come around, be around the bonfire they have outside, and look at the gorgeous hill country stars and scenery. I cannot wait to come back out when the weather is nicer to spend time outside with one of their cabs. read more

it was nice to get to a vineyard that was hospitable and had darn good wine. We continued through our drive in the countryside south of Austin to the next vineyard, which was Driftwood. after pulling in and walking down the trail to the main house we got in line to do a tasting. actually my gal got a tasting, was happy to try a full pour of the Cabernet they have. While we waited I took in the rooms that we were in. It was a homey vibe with lots of small things to buy and others to just look at. The tasting was pretty good, but I took my glass of wine outside to the edge of what seemed the property as it dropped off sharply down a hill. There was some chairs there to sit and look out over the valley and that's just what I did. it is a beautiful spot to appreciate the views of the wine valley here. I could see the vineyards crawling over the hills on the other side. There was a gazebo a ways to my right with a couple people people enjoying there wine there. They had some classic rock songs going on the sound system which added to the relaxed vibe. I would definitely recommend going, and for sure enjoy the view out back. read more

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Very nice people. Had a glass of the Tempranillo and the Alamo. Both very good. We bought a bottle of the Alamo to have with a charcuterie plate in the evening. Super nice outside area to sit and enjoy a glass or a bottle with friends. read more

I've been coming here for YEARS. Drove more than an hour today with a large group that included three children only to discover NO children (no one under 21 ) allowed!!!??? we wont be back. this used to be a family friendly venue read more

The Napa or Texas! It's totally different I know, I know however it's a sweet little place in Hill Country. Bring a few friends and drink a bottle outside under the tree shade. They have a nice bistro menu to pair with your wine. Prices are really reasonable $25-50 a bottle. Nice selection of whites, reds, sweets. Enjoy. read more

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Gorgeous property...Hill Country vistas at their finest. Lovely people running the place, too. The wine was fine but definitely not the sole reason to visit, so make sure you have a couple places you're bopping around to in the area. Cute little tasting glasses and there's a shop for kitschy items featuring a lot of wine puns. I do think the crowd skews a bit older, so better suited for entertaining folks than a bach party! read more

Beautiful property Driftwood estate winery Great tasting room with great views We had the orange muscat dry 2019 Great refreshing wine, not too sweet read more

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