Our first stop for the Wine Lovers Celebration 2026. We arrived just a little after it opened on a Thursday 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. read more

I had no idea this existed in Johnson City!! Such a beautiful vineyard with a great speakeasy they just 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! read more

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This place is definitely a great place to enjoy a glass of red wine. It is nestled between grown luscious trees of the Hill Country. It naturally invites you to sip your glass of wine in their outdoor covered patio as you enjoy a hint of nature. The facility is also equipped with a small indoor wine tasting facility with souvenirs shop. The gentleman behind the counter provides us with friendly hospitality. The only thing missing here was our picnic basket filled with snacks. read more

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Second time coming here - 4 years after our first time - and it's still a great stop for wine in Texas Hill Country. We arrived as a group of 5 on Christmas Eve, and even though they were closing early that day, we were welcomed warmly by the staff and never felt rushed. We all did a tasting of their dry wines ($20) which included 6 tastes (plus an extra sample at the end of their mulled wine), all of which I enjoyed! Many of us liked the Cab Franc, and the Duo Bianco is always a pleaser. There were also sweet dogs there to hang out with. At the end of our visit, I bought a cute Texas-shaped winery ornament to remember the great times I've had at this vineyard! read more

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Oh my God! I can say enough things about this place. I've been a member of their winery for a few years and the wine is fantastic. If you go and and do the wine tasting is super fun and the people there are extremely knowledgeable and nice. The place itself is gorgeous and peaceful. They have events quite often so go and check it out! read more

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This was my favorite winery out of the 3 wineries I visited with Texas Winos. The owner and staff were friendly and welcoming and I loved all the different wines we tasted! Both their sweet and dry wines were fantastic. They have two of friendliest dogs that also wander the property, I believe Jasmin is the German Shepard and there is also a chocolate lab too. Would definitely come back here again. read more

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We stopped at this vineyard to eat and spend a quiet afternoon with friends. You can bring your own food but we choose to bring some birthday cake and buy the charcuterie board (which was pretty good) before doing the tastings. The grounds are beautiful and it was very quiet on the Sunday afternoon when we visited. The tastings were reasonably priced, educational and interesting as we learned a lot about various wines and how they are made. read more

Beautiful vineyard and patio. Great staff and wine. Also a nice club open in the evening called the red room. Check it out it won't disappoint. read more

Food and wine was good and great value. Friendly staff. All in all a great experience.

We went there to celebrate my friend's 50th bday. Luckily her bday was during their annual grape stomp celebration, which is done to honor the harvest season. This is done during the month of August. She experienced the grape stomping and got a t-shirt. And we also had our feet in it! T-shirts are also available for purchase at this event. Since the day it was all about her, I can tell you that she had a blast. And so did we! We were treated like royalties and we were not in a castle. They have a tasting room, a small gift shop, indoor and outdoor sitting. Wine club is also available. Check their website for future events, and keep in touch to see what's going on. They can also ship wine. Isn't that amazing! https://www.texashillsvineyard.com/ read more

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We came in on our makeshift wine tours of Fredericksburg- The grounds at this winery are beautiful! We sat outside and sampled some of their options. They had 3 options- dry, sweet, and ports. Mary, who was working that day, gave us a run down on their wines and was overall the sweetest lady! If you are looking to spend time outdoors with friends or family, this is a great location! read more

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I went with my girlfriends for a wine tasting weekend and we stopped here to take a look. The wine tasting room can get a little crowded, but they do have outside seating if you plan to have a glass or a bottle. The tastings are fairly priced. The reds are $6 for $10 and the whites are 3 for $5. I had the reds since the whites were all considered sweet. My favorite red was the Sangiovese. They sell the usual wine store items inside their tasting room. The day we were there, they had someone sampling their balsamic vinegar and oils. For those wanting to take a bottle outside, they will place it in a chiller for you. You can purchase cheese and crackers from them, but they also let you bring your own food. They did have a food truck the day I went. The property is beautiful and it has big trees that provide good shade. They also have a covered patio. read more

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Denise is was a pleasure helping us out. the Safari is adorable for the kiddos. Nice , comfy indoor seating to sip on your wine.

We had a great wine tasting with Vanessa. She was very knowledgeable about the grapes and the process. Enjoyed all of the wines on the "dry list " . We had our tasting out on the patio. Beautiful setting! Would definitely recommend the tasting experience! read more

3 for the wine but it's for the wine only. The staff working there were so standoffish it makes you want to leave. We came here while visiting wine country and when we walked in it was complete silence. No welcome, nothing. I walked up to the counter where a lady was standing and still nothing. I had to say hello this is my first time here can you please explain how it works. She then proceeded to talk. My friend and I did the wine tasting and toward the end she eventually loosened up. It was like pulling teeth. I would not recommend if your looking for a fun interactive atmosphere. The wine was good but man the staff was not. read more

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A great little winery that is definitely worth a visit if you're exploring wineries in the Texas Hill Country! Friendly and knowledgeable staff in the cozy tasting room who could share not only about Texas Hill Vineyard wines but also about local terroir for grape growing and wine making in Texas overall. The added bonus was these were good wines, putting them in the context of the challenges of Texas wine making, offered at reasonable prices. This is a family owned business and the pride in ownership shines in the quality in the bottles. Yes, y'all. They do make wine in Texas. More than 40 wineries in the state. We were surprised too. Which is not to say that Texas wines are yet on a par with those produced by wineries in California or Oregon or Washington or British Columbia or New York. But some of the Texas winemakers are succeeding in creating nicely drinkable wines from Texas grown grapes. Texas Hills winery is one of them. Reds include but are not limited to Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Among whites you'll find included Rouseanne, Chardonnay and an Italian styled Pinot Grigio. Some of their wines are from estate grown grapes and all are from Texas grown grapes. (See "Note" at end of review for why this is important.) TASTING ROOM: First with a shout out to Texas Hills for having a tasting room that is completely, universally accessible from parking lot and through the door. Whether you're walking on two feet, or using crutches or pushing a stroller or using a wheelchair, it works here for equal access. Once inside, the tasting protocol in the cozy tasting room is $5 for five pours. And more in the 'good for them' mode, the fee is refunded with purchase. We tasted reds and whites and found the reds here to among the best of any Texas red wines we tried during our nearly three weeks in the state. Like any new wine region, whites seem to be easier to produce in good form than reds, but some reds here were pretty darned good. (As in one that is Tempernillo grape but labeled under a different name as we recall.) The bottles we walked away with included Rubino Port, which is grape alcohol fortified and lighter drinking than traditional Port, and also the Orange Muscato which we thought was very yummy good. BEAUTIFUL SETTING - GOOD PLACE TO "SIT A SPELL": The tasting room has a nice deck outside with lovely outlook. I don't know of TABC (Texas alcohol control) lets Texas Hills sell wine by the glass or not, but if so this would be a good place to buy a glass and enjoy a picnic lunch on the deck. And if not, bring a soft beverage and settle in for a picnic. Either way, pretty place with welcoming staff. TIPS: 1) A bit off the visitor beaten path of some of the other wineries on the so called Texas "wine trail", this winery is conveniently located in Johnson City, not far from the National Parks Historic Site for the Lyndon B. Johnson Childhood Home site. That site is very much worth a visit too, so if you go there you can visit Texas Hills winery too. http://www.nps.gov/lyjo/planyourvisit/boyhoodhome.htm 2) Another of those two wineries mentioned above as worth the visit is Duchman Winery in Driftwood, which is not far from Johnson City. If you're looking for eats in Driftwood after wine tasting at Texas Hills and Duchman, you'll find Trattoria Lisina next door for Italian food or The Salt Lick nearby for barbecue. NOTE: Beware of some other higher volume Texas winery endeavors which bring in a good amount of their juice from California and then ferment it into wine in Texas. First of all, will all who think California is sending Texas their best juice please raise your hands? Because there is "a bridge in Brooklyn for sale..." As the saying goes. Second of all, wine making is at the heart an agricultural - farming endeavor with the terroir, the character of the land, coming through the grape. If you want to drink California grown wine product, you'll get a better one in that state than any of the California wines bottled in Texas labels here. Texas wines labeled "not for sale outside Texas" are the ones that start with out of state grown grapes; so now you know how to tell which ones not to buy at other wineries. read more

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For years, Texas Hills was our go to winery. They used to have a reasonably priced tasting and many reasonably priced wines that we really loved. We generally left with 6 - 12 bottles when we made our stop. Last time, the tasting was up to $22, and very few of the wines were anything worth buying. Also, they claim to be dog friendly, but their off leash dog does not seem to like other dogs being there, probably better to just say you are not dog friendly. Sadly, I don't see us coming back. Too many other great choices. I gave them a second star because of fond memories of what it used to be. read more

Really enjoyed the tasting! Went home with a bottle of Kick Butt Cab but all the wines were good. Super welcoming staff and kid friendly vineyard. Sweet lab Lily entertained my kids. Would definitely return! read more

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This a true Gem in the Hill Country with amazing wine and the owners and staff are truly great people. The Paella Dinner with wine pairings was amazing. The Paella was better than what we had in Spain. Can't wait to got to another event an help with the grape picking in the summer! read more

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A little off the beaten path from the 290 wineries, this Winery is in a picturesque setting overseeing the vineyards. The wine is made with Texas grapes, locally sourced and from North Texas. The winery features outdoor seating, live music and a small tasting room and gift shop. The wines are pedestrian at best. Drinkable but not spectacular. I wouldn't make the trip out here specifically for this wine but give it a try if you're nearby read more

We were excited to experience Texas Hill Country, tasting wine.. only to be hit with a $22 tasting fee each for small pours, unpleasant aromas and inexperienced wine sommelier. The wines were priced low to offset the tasting fee, but not worth the time. We were given our glasses. read more

I've been here before, definitely a repeat customer. The property is beautiful, the tasting room is cute and clean and the restrooms are VERY clean. The wine is a definite bonus. I'm a red drinker, however on this trip found that I love their 2015 Chardonnay. Custer service is always excellent. They are friendly and outgoing and chatty. I will always return!!! read more

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On family vacation and wanted to buy some Texas made wine before we headed home. We are glad we found it here! A friendly chocolate lab named Lily greeted us out front and the owner greeted us when we made our way inside. We enjoyed the tasting of 6 different wines and each one was very good. The knowledge and humor of the staff was on point. We very much enjoyed ourselves. Lots of cute things to buy in the store area. We had our young daughter with us and didn't expect it to be too kid-friendly, but they tried to interact with her which I appreciated. Would be nice to have had a table with chairs or some sort of sitting area inside because we may have stayed longer and enjoyed a couple glasses. The outside patio was very nice, but we were not up for being out in the heat today. We bought a few of our favorites and are considering joining their wine club. read more

Located on the drive to Pedernales Falls is Texas Hills Vineyards, just a hop skip and a jump from the 290 wine road. As you enter the property you will be greeted by the estate vineyard, and the beautiful hacienda like building nestled back amongst the trees. They use sustainable organic methods to grow the vineyard, and the tasting room was built utilizing environmentally friendly methods. They used earth from the property for the building, utilizing an older technique called "rammed earth". They utilize only Texas sourced grapes for their wines, except for one wine on the menu that is a collaboration with another winemaker friend I am told. They were the first producer of Pinot Grigio in Texas, and we have them to thank for the 290 wine road being founded. The experience here can vary based on who is serving you, and when. The tasting room bar is small and can feel very cramped amongst the unique gift shop items they have. I tend to stay away from Saturday's as you can just feel like you are being rushed through amongst the crowds. Also, not all the staff are as knowledgeable as others. No matter what, I have never had an experience with anyone who wasn't friendly here. I have always felt like this was more of a homey wine tasting experience. For a more informative and intimate feeling, come on a weekday or Sunday. However, for $5 for 5 tastings of your choice from the menu, that is a tough price to beat. Plus, the bottles of wine are very reasonable with the majority between $12-20. I find the price point matches the quality of the wine here. Pretty good Texas house wine. I find the reds to be better than the whites My two favorites are the Moscato (great with spicy foods) and the Kick Butt Cab. read more

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I'm a huge fan of the Tempranillo here and the Volare. I'm by no means a connoisseur, I just like wine, and I really like this wine. We've joined the wine club and look forward to everything going on. read more

A wonderful winery with a very informative and interesting tour. The outdoor patio is nicely shaded for hot summer days, and the grounds are beautifully kept. Definitely one of our favorite vineyard visits in Fredericksburg with some of the better wine. It's incredibly interesting to me that they don't have a single barrel on site, nor do they age their wine in anything but stainless steel. Quite intriguing, actually, since their red varietals are actually pretty good. Once you consider that the vintner is a retired pharmacist who successfully pioneered and marketed pharmaceutical software, I suppose it makes more sense that he can make anything work with the right formula. read more

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Texas Hills Winery is located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. As you drive up the drive you will see the beautiful vineyards. If you take the tour of the various wineries you will notice that some of the wineries don't have any vineyards and bring the grapes in from various places around the country. It is true that most of your wineries do introduce imported grapes for various wines. However, several of the wineries have several award winning wines that 100% estate grapes grown on the vineyard. Texas Hills has both and some very good wines. read more

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Really enjoyed this winery - good wines and a nice outdoor area to sit and enjoy a glass. It had a casual vibe and some very sweet dogs. It was a little far out from Fredericksburg but definitely worth the drive. Our favorite wines were the orange moscato and due bianco. I'd absolutely go back next time I'm in the area. read more

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The wine I tried in house was great! Bought two bottles to take home for holidays. Eeeck. Both smelled of vinegar when opened. I was excited to boast about local vineyard, but not today unfortunately. I have extra star for hospitality and gift shop experience. read more

I have to say Texas Hills Vineyard is my absolute favorite winery in the hill country. I've been there twice and it's now a staple. I think what's compelling about Texas Hills Vineyard is how beautiful the grounds are. They have an adorable (shaded) patio that overlooks the field of grapes roasting in the Texas sun, and in addition, you can sit and listen to the fountain splashing water or the live music. The most important thing though is that every once a while a chocolate Labrador will run around to every table in hopes of an extra lunch. Just a little background - the owner was once a pharmacist and ended up becoming a wine maker after his kid's finished school! He has this southern twang and always seems to quiz his guest on "i"talian or french words that surround the wine culture. it's all really cute. read more

I visited this vineyard as part of a bachelorette's trip. I've visited in the past and the venue has been updated. This time we were able to go into the tasting room, but it did get crowded. We were part of a large group and space was limited. We enjoyed a surprising 6 different wines! The restrooms were very clean as well as the remainder of the property. I'd recommend this vineyard to anyone. read more

I was not as impressed the second time around as I visited here a few years ago and had a very good experience. When we walked in there were no servers around so we waited awhile before searching for someone. The server provided good information as they served us but something seemed off. I'm not sure if it was us or them but we didn't seem to get much information even though we asked a lot of questions. The wines were the same as our previous visit, some to our liking and some not. While we were walking out the door my wife and I had a short conversation whether this was worth the time. I'm not sure I'll come this way again. read more

We stopped at this winery after lunch, but it was our fifth stop of the day. First, the tastings are FREE! Second, the staff is so warm and friendly. Third, the tasting room is cute and quaint. My two favorite wines were the Kick Butt Cabernet (light and smooth finish) and the Orange Muscato which they paired with chocolate for the tasting. read more

You have to meet Lily. Just ask. :-) I'm a wine club member here and you have to know this means so much more than getting your luscious wine in the mail - don't get me wrong...I'm waiting for the FedEx guy like a stage 5 clinger. There are dinners held on their beautiful property, the FREE grape stomp, a gift shop, different wine classes (so you can act all fancy at your next dinner party) they do off site pairing dinners and of course Lily. Gary and Kathy are so generous to share their beautiful property and truly set out to make it a welcoming experience. So, go please your palette, meet Lily and embrace the fact they are 100% Texas. read more

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The boy planned a trip out to Texas Wine Country as a birthday surprise. I know, unbearably cute. This was our first stop. It may have been our second stop, but I had "tasted" several wines that day. Dumping wine is a serious offense in my make-believe religion. Those tastes amounted to Dej got tipsy. We got yummy pours of several wines from a super sweet brunette, who provided us a world of information on what kind of flavors were going on. When I winked at the Syrah, she fully supported me. There's no shame in loving this Syrah; it's apparently the one they all go back to after seeking out other brief wine affairs. We went ahead and brought that bottle home. I thought I read that this place had cheese plates. They do not. Rather, they sell a few different wrapped cheese snacks and some crackers. If you're looking for real sustenance, this isn't the spot. It is the spot to find a sweet, mostly blind German Shepard, who goes about the shop smelling people hoping to find his owner. While our sommelier went out of her way to make dining recommendations (and warn us against the bad stuff), we got to pet this little guy. Then off we went, a little wiser and a touch wobblier. read more

The good: Bob is fabulous and knows what he is talking about! DeeDee and Mary were also super nice and helpful! The wine is excellent too and the atmosphere was great! The unfortunate: Logan is troubling. Having an extensive background in the service industry, I know that dealing with groups can be frustrating. Especially bachelor/bachelorette groups, because everyone is typically more spirited than they might usually be. We were one such group, but we are a gaggle of teachers and young mothers, so nothing audacious was afoot. As some members of the group entered an energized conversation about football, the bride-to-be (ME) said "fly eagles fly". Logan felt that instead of speaking to Bob (their staff member handling our group), Nick (our tour guide), or any other member of our party that it was appropriate to walk up to me and tell me that he would "cut me off and start kicking out my friends if we kept using such language". My comment had been my only contribution to the whole conversation, because I had actually been speaking with Bob the whole time. I assume he misheard me, and assumed I was cursing, but my customer service background tells me that you give people a kind warning first, before launching in to the threats. We quickly wrapped up, as several members of our group had already bought a couple hundred dollars worth of wine there. On my way out, in response to me telling Bob that he was "so sweet, I wish everyone else was as respectful as him", Logan followed me out the door and yelled to our whole group that we could "just NOT EVER come back". Don't worry Logan, we won't be returning. read more

Really nice wines and employees. Very cute LARGE (nice) doggie on the premises. It was interesting to find out that the owners are two retired pharmacists and one is also a chef (I am a pharmacist and hubby is a chef-in-training). The tasting room is a medium-sized circular bar surrounded by a gift shop and a section with some refrigerated snacks. Our favorite wines were the cabernet franc and the temperanillo (Toro de Tejas), with me surprisingly liking a white, the Roussanne. They were building a patio so I am looking forward to coming back to chill out there when it's finished, and drink a nice glass of red. read more

A great place to stop by if you're driving up 290 in Johnson City. Picturesque fields of grapevines next to pastures of prickly pear cactus and steers. This is the kinda place a Texas postcard photographer could find a lot of shots to take. Staff is friendly and unpretentious. I love their Orange Moscato wine. They also have an award winning Cabernet if that's your thing. read more

Texas Hill Country Wine Passport: #19 Tasting: Four wines are complementary. Goldfish crackers, water and dump provided. Not quite enough to share, but its free! Tasting Staff: Friendly and knowledgeable Facilities: Nice small tasting room with rounded bar, some cutesy wine stuff for sale. Wine Dogs: a really huge long-haired german shepherd. I mean bear-sized. Texas Hills features 100% Texas grapes, and we didn't taste a bad wine. The KickButt Cabs were OK, but we walked away with a bottle of their White Port and the 2005 Syrah. There are lots of estate grapes here, and picnic facilities. Stay and enjoy! read more

I'm a little spoiled that up until last week I have only done wine tastings in Italy and Cali. But I've always been excited to get out to some of the Texas vineyards and luckily the places AFTER this were good. We went on a gorgeous Saturday and arrived fairly early in the day. It was already packed, and although they have gorgeous grounds everything was taking place in this small little room where everyone was fighting to get up to the tasting table and/or buy anything. Put something outside for heaven's sake! Once we got to the table staff explained that it was $5 for the tasting but you could use it towards purchasing a bottle of wine. Nice. Unfortunately that's all she told us. No explanation on any of the wines, she seemed totally annoyed to have to help us at all, and snapped at us when we got out of their "order". Was she there only to pour wine, cause really, that's all she did. Not even a smile outta her. I did give this place 3 stars because most of the wines we tasted were good, wasn't crazy about the whites. The area was nice and lots of places to take your bottle outside and enjoy. Just don't expect to have any kind of educational, friendly experience from the staff and you'll be fine. read more