First time to visit at their new location in Johnson City. We enjoyed their sangria. The Mezza…read moreBoard was a feast for the senses; the Juliette feta dip was rich and flavorful and the hummus tasted freshly made. My wife loved the citrus marinated olives. Good service without the pretentiousness of a winery tasting room.

A gem in downtown Johnson City! We stopped by their new…read morelocation and were impressed from start to finish. The hours are convenient, the space is welcoming, and the food is exceptional. Don't miss the Morty D -- served on thin, flaky focaccia, it's one of the best sandwiches we've had in the Hill Country. We also tried the Cab Franc, which was smooth, well-balanced, and a perfect pairing for a relaxed afternoon. The staff, including the owner, made us feel right at home. Friendly, passionate, and clearly committed to creating something special. This spot is a must-visit for anyone looking for a truly local wine and food experience in the Hill Country.

Stopped in here on a whim during my last visit to Johnson City and I'm so glad I did. This small…read morewine shop packs a lot of character into its space, with a strong sense of history, friendly service and even better wine. I'm a sucker for rosé, so I ordered a glass and it ended up being one of the best I've had from a Texas winery. The person behind the bar took the time to share the winery's backstory, which I always appreciate, and even let me pick out a record to play while I enjoyed my wine. The whole experience felt laid-back, personal and genuinely relaxing. I'll definitely be back and next time, I'm leaving with a bottle of that rosé.

Owner and winemaker, Joshua Fritsche, is no stranger to the Texas wine world. Many know him from…read morehis days at a number of wineries, most notably William Chris and Ron Yates. He launched his own wine brand after the birth of his daughter in 2012, Tatum Rose - and thus began the next chapter in his winemaking career. With a focus on single-vineyard and Rhône varietals, Joshua has become well recognized for his quality wine production. Many long-time Texas wine fans will also remember the 2012 Hotspur, with the gorgeous wine label - just might have a bottle or two left in the cellar library! In the beginning, you could find Josh's wines at a few pop-up events which were great to attend and chat with the winemaker as you sampled his small batch produced wines. It has been a very long time coming, but the small boutique winery tasting room in Johnson City is a great addition to this journey. What was once a barbershop (which still has some of that décor) has now become the go-to tasting room for Tatum Cellars in this quaint vintage building in the downtown Johnson City square. There are currently five wines to sample. All wines on the list are currently single vineyard, plus all Texas Hill Country fruit. Production is just around 1000 cases per year, so the hands-on and personal quality checks are all there. The first bottle sampled was the 2023 Trois Étoiles. This classic Rhône style blend was crafted from Uplift Vineyard fruit and is a blend of 63% Marsanne, 21% Viognier and 16% Roussanne. It is well balanced and quite refreshing with notes of stone fruit, good acids, and a bit of minerality. Next to sample, was the 2024 Rosé of Carignane. This newbie on the list was whole cluster pressed from Spicewood Vineyards with a very beautiful nose followed by a crisp and refreshing wine. An ecxcellent wine for warm weather days. Moving to the red wines, the first to sample was the 2020 GSM. Oh my... this mighty beast is loaded with robust flavors, good acids and is very well balanced. The Grenache (60%) was sourced from Uplift Vineyard and the Syrah and Mourvèdre (20% each) came from Salt Lick Vineyards for this super fine GSM. The next red wine sampled was the 2020 Syrah. For this vintage, the fruit was left hanging on the vines longer than normal and it underwent extra maceration and had a "splash" of Mourvèdre added to it. It has very nice smoky notes to it along with natural tannins to dance across your palate for that big mouthfeel satisfaction. Rounding out this fantastic tasting experience was the 2020 Mourvèdre sourced from Salt Lick Vineyards. Sitting at 15.4% abv, this high alcohol wine is well integrated with spicey notes and a touch of nuttiness on the finish. This wine was made with Montepulciano skins as part of the process for a little extra full feel and color for this wine. Everything on the tasting menu is take home worthy. You might also notice the collection of vinyl records in the corner and LP player as you sip and savor both the wines and the music collection. This small tasting room has a well shaded backyard area for that little feel of Hill Country outdoors enjoyment to compliment the classically cool inside décor. As a bonus, they are open till 8pm! You will get the vibe of how this place fits in well with the small town feel that still lingers in Johnson City when you stop in and enjoy a visit. The team is friendly, and the space is hip. It's a great place to sip, relax, and enjoy your favorite record music and wine pairing. Cheers!

Very relaxing with an anti-snob vibe. Ample seating inside with some outside on the front porch. We…read moreenjoyed our sparkling brut wine and the two young hostesses were very polite snd helpful.

One of my favorites! I've loved seeing their wine list grow and the service is always amazing!…read more The charcuterie board is TO DIE FOR!! This place is so relaxing I love walking around to shop a little bit or chilling on the blue couch in the off room. Free popcorn is always perfect too haha

We stopped by Crowson for a wine tasting when we were in Fredericksburg earlier this month, and it…read morewas such a special experience. Mr. Crowson (the father of Henry Crowson - the owner and winemaker, who might be a co-owner but is definitely very involved at the winery) welcome us in for a wine tasting. Since we were the only people there, it ended up being a very private, personal experience! Mr. Crowson tried the wines with us and talked to us about each. He also told us about the Crowson's non-interventionist approach to winemaking. If you enjoy or are interested in natural wine, low/no intervention wine, orange wine, or any other term that's being used right now, Crowson should definitely be on your list for a day or weekend of wine tasting in the 290/Fredericksburg/Johnson City area! (I am a fan of the low/no intervention movement, and I knew I wanted to visit Crowson when we were in the area! It's the most natural/low-intervention of all wineries in the area that I am aware of!) The wines we tasted were interesting and delicious and varied (not a tasting where all the wines take remarkably similar). The space is charming, beautiful, and very comfortable, and Mr. Crowson played some great records during our visit which added even more fun to the experience! And of course, the customer service couldn't get better than a personal tasting with Mr. Crowson, who made this a very special visit. This is a smaller winery, so I recommend you reach out to them to schedule a visit, so you can be sure they are there and open. Because you don't want to a miss a visit to this very special winery.

What an amazing little winery!…read more We are visiting Austin for a month and wanted to do something fun for my boyfriends' birthday. Crowson came highly recommended from our friend who lives in Austin, so we made a reservation for 6 people on a Saturday for a wine tasting. They are taking Covid precautions, everything was socially distanced, our tasting was outside (and thankfully they had heaters so we were quite nice and warm), and everyone was wearing masks! The wine was absolutely delicious and we all loved the wine we had here. One of only two places in Texas that has natural wines (nothing added). This is a very cozy, homey, winery- they make you feel so welcome, are very gracious and just a fun time ! Henry and his dad were a delight. Highly recommend this place!

Our first stop for the Wine Lovers Celebration 2026. We arrived just a little after it opened on a…read moreThursday so we were the only customers. We were greeted by a staff member at the door as we were climbing the step and taken to the Speakeasy Tasting Room. I opted for the Red Wine Tasting and my husband opted for the Sweet White Tasting. Service and conversation were good. My husband loved his Sweet Whites. Unfortunately for me, the reds didn't meet my love for BIG BOLD Reds. The red wines were very light and the first 2 too tart for my liking. Everyone has their personal preference. It was definitely worth stopping. Tastings were normally $20 per person and we had purchased Wine Lovers Celebration passport for a couple at $100. If you haven't tried the Texas Wine Passport, it is worth the money.

I had no idea this existed in Johnson City!! Such a beautiful vineyard with a great speakeasy they…read morejust added. It adds a nice layer to the normal vineyard, especially since they have later hours. The flatbread pizza was great. The sommelier was so knowledgeable and helpful. And the best Texas wines I've ever had!

This place us on the square in Johnson City, a couple of block off of 290. We met the owner, who…read morewas very personable, and Sue, the Sommelier, who was great! Ee has a cheese and fruit tray, which was really good and a thin crust pizza that was also very good. After we all of that, I didn't expect much from the wines, but they were also very good, so we joined the club. Check them out on your way the Fredricksburg!

Highly recommend Alex Anthony Vineyards for a cozy experience with great wine and delicious food!…read moreTheir pizza sauce is made with one of their wines! Really hit the spot the other night in the cold weather!

Really enjoyed this winery in JC! Something to keep in mind…read moreis that there is not an extensive amount of indoor seating, plus the outside patio is so nice, so I would highly recommend going on a nice weather day. Service was incredible. We ordered a bottle of rosé for $36 and really appreciated the knowledgeable recommendation of our server. Would definitely go back!

Had a lovely experience here. The outdoor venue was relaxing,, overlooking a vineyard. THe wines…read morewere nice as well! The wine steward, Ashlynn, was amazing! Very knowledgeable about the wine, history of Lost Draw and very attentive. We bought a few bottles to take home and we will be back!

Once again, lovely people here. The outside tasting area is nice, but not overly scenic. Pretty…read moresecluded and quiet, which is refreshing. Pray hefty tasting pours. The whites were clean and crisp. Not a big white fan, but quite drinkable. Really liked the tempranillos, which is pretty typical of Texas wines.

This winery is so welcoming. I often go here for the service alone. They also have the best rose. I…read moream her disappointed here.

Pebble Rock Winery is an absolute gem in the Texas Hill Country. From the moment you arrive, you…read morefeel the heart and soul Rob and Lydia have poured into this place--they are warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about their wines. Every pour told a story. We were blown away by the Albariño, Aglianico, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, and Petite Sirah--each beautifully crafted, expressive, and true to varietal. And the real showstopper? Their Madeira made from Blanc du Bois--simply divine. Rich, elegant, and unforgettable. Pebble Rock is the kind of winery you remember long after the last sip--exceptional wines, gracious owners, and a tasting experience done exactly right. We can't wait to return.

THE BIG: Located in Johnson City and right off of Hwy 290. Small but mighty tasting room that…read morefeatures grapes purely from Texas. Parking lot out front. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I came here as we were heading back to Austin but still wanting to try out some more wines. We ended up seeing Pebble Rock Cellars on the way and stopped in. Fortunately they were doing one last tasting and we managed to come in at the right time. Robert and Lydia are the couple that owns Pebble Rock and they have a great story from their origins to how Pebble Rock began. The wine tasting came with seven pours of all Texas grown and made wines. All were pretty good and Robert had great knowledge and history of the grapes in the region. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall a tasting was around $25, which was great and a good sendoff to a fun-packed day of wine tastings.

We came in a little before noon on a Saturday and there were few people. Plenty of indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating to choose from. There were people coming in frequently to pick up orders. We ordered the bread knots and mozzarella sticks as appetizers and they were sooooo good! Didn't last long. Our pizzas were delicious as well. We got the 12" pepperoni special $9.99 and their Bestia (supreme pizza) for $25 NY style. While they serve wine, it was sparse with selections and a bit limited. They are local TX wines which is a nice way to support and promote local wineries.

First visit and we were seriously impressed…read more The place was busy, and one girl was running the whole show by herself--taking orders, making food, keeping things moving--and she absolutely crushed it. Friendly, calm, and efficient the entire time. That alone deserves major credit. Now the food: the cheese bread was outstanding--perfectly baked, cheesy, and honestly could've been a meal on its own. We also tried a build-your-own Detroit-style pizza, and it was very good. Thick, crispy edges, great flavor, and clearly made with care. For a first visit, this place exceeded expectations. Great food and even better service. We'll definitely be back.