In operation for 6 years, the hospitality and vibes here are iconically Texan…read more A beautiful property with colorful planters, hummingbird feeders, ample seating...try a wine tasting: $15 for 6 samples. My partner and I shared (2) samplings so that we could try nearly everything on the menu. We enjoy the artichoke, spinach dip as an accompaniment to the tasting and then took a glass outdoors to enjoy the swing out back. We will certainly return - if in the area again - and highly recommend to others!

What a wonderful place with wonderful owners! Convenient location, great wine, warm atmosphere…read more Stop here and be glad you did.

Enjoyed a flight and a bottle of the 2019 Narra Cab…read more The views were beautiful and we enjoyed our scenes with family. Very kind people working here - good service

Even in the winter....LOVE coming to Valley Mills Vineyard. Weather is perfect! Today was a little…read morerain but they have plenty of covered seating.

Lucky Vines Vineyard is a true gem! I was looking for a relaxing spot to enjoy my birthday and we…read morestopped by on a Saturday afternoon. Not too crowded and the service was impeccable. The staff is very hardworking and accommodating. They have a great family-friendly atmosphere where our kids enjoyed feeding the goats, cows, and "Tater" the tortoise. My husband is not a wine drinker, so it was even better that they have their own brewery and the beer is good. We'll be back soon!

Zero stars. I assume she was the owner who denied get inside my husband's services dog. She said He…read morecannot enter because he has hair, my husband mentioned that he is a services dog ADA diabetes alert. She said NO people complained about it. I am posting a picture from ice cream shop, That's how he is one day before inside a ice cream shop. The winery was empty. We left after I hear he has hair LOL. Everyone has hair. She needs to be more acknowledge by the law. https://www.ada.gov/resources/service-animals-2010-requirements/

Had some business in Comanche to take care of ... yes I know very small town.... Who has to go to…read moreComanche?!? I was with a friend of mine who had no idea this awesome little spot was even around. From the time you drive in to the property you feel like you are being transported to a whole different place. It is absolutely beautiful. We were the only ones there and it was so nice to sit outside and enjoy the birds and beautiful scenery while we had our wine. I ordered a glass of their Tempranillo and my friend ordered the Comanche Rose. Both were absolutely delish. We were greeted at the door and she was very knowledgeable about all the different wines they had. Which is great because a lot of times it doesn't happen like that. Absolutely will be back and will also visit the one in Fredericksburg

This winery is amazing. We have gone off and on for a few years. The wines have received many…read moremedals because they are so good. I was a member of a neighboring wine club but I leave half the year and they couldn't store my wine. Brennan said no problem! They will keep mine wine until I return. We had a charcuterie board and it was really good! The people working at the winery are top notch! The ambiance is great. Brian was in the tasting room and Marsha called me the next day after signing up for the wine club.

Owners are so nice! Wine is good. Location is really great, give it a try! We liked it!read more

Awesome little spot ran by a mom and 2 daughters. I met two out of the three and they were nice,…read morehelpful and friendly.. The charcuterie board was really good. I really wish I would have gotten the large one. The slightly spicy jam + cheese was delicious. So we're the sausages. Thank you all for the free deconstructed cheese cake with the fresh organic fruits. It was such a great surprise. Also it really shows the dedication to customers for staying open past your normal hours to accommodate everyone. I had a overall terrific experience and would return for another round of flights.

Headed to Red Caboose for the second winery of the day. Make sure you know which one you are going…read moreto. They have a tasting room that's open daily - this is the actual vineyard that is open on Saturdays. We arrived and thought the place was maybe closed. The dog (buddy - good luck finding your dad) greeted us. We stood around in the "shop" area for 2-3 minutes before we started to look for someone. The actual "tasting" bar is down near the outside patio. We found the hostess and were the only ones there. $15 for 6 tastes (we got 7 since another club member bottle had been opened previously). Pours are on the light side. The wines are generally dry red, but some sweet options are available. The hostess was fine - but was rather dry/dull. We ended up purchasing a bottle and sipping a glass outside on the patio. The view is quite nice and it's relaxing. A few other guests arrived after we finished our tasting - but it was far from busy (we drove by the other location on our way and it was full). A good winery stop for the day - bring some snacks and grab a bottle to hang out on the patio.

Recommended by a coworker, I visited Red Caboose around 3pm on a Saturday. The weather was perfect…read moreso we sat outside overlooking the grapevines, an spectacular 360 view of the country and the beautiful winery building. We were served by the owner, Gary. He is so friendly and knowledgeable, he designed everything on the winery so I would drive all the way to Meridian just to listen to him. Now the wines; the wines were interesting and reasonably priced. I particularly liked La Reina Tempranillo, Melrot and the Cab/Tempranillo blend. We tried around 7 wines in total, all of them (I'm not kidding) are really good wines. We stayed with dry reds so don't know about their whites. I loved the unpretentious setting and rustic ambiance, definitely will be back!

Visited here on a school trip-- shoutout University of Houston's Texas Wine Country Experience!,…read moreand absolutely loved it! Lots of history in the building itself, as well as the wines they produce! If you plan to visit J.W. Hardin, expect great tasting wines, THE BEST truffle cheese, and a perfectly personalized tasting experience with Rebecca and her team!

What a lovely space in historic downtown Comanche. The restoration work is incredible and it truly…read morehas a blend of history with a sense of country chic down to a tee. There's a good variety of wines to choose from and the staff are incredibly friendly and hospitable. I had a glass of the Malbec while there and it is a very flavorful Texas Malbec. If wine's not your thing, they are connected to a brewery next door, so grab a beer and bring it over to this space with your wine-loving friends. There was a food truck outside on the square and we brought our food inside to eat while enjoying our wine. I took a bottle to go as well to enjoy back in Austin. If you're in Comanche, take in some history and some stellar wine with a stop at J.W. Hardin!

Wonderful Texas wine, delicious wood-fired pizza, and a comfortable atmosphere- I can't wait to…read moremake my way back out there to visit again!

Great selection of wines. Love the wood fire pizza. Our favorite is the Gwertstaminerread more

Beautiful winery! Such a great find! Beautiful Spot and…read moreamazing wine for any palate. My faves are the Aglianico, Rose Aglianico, Chardonnay. But to be honest they were all good. I will definitely be back for more wine and great conversation.

I don't typically leave reviews at all, but occasionally I fall into an experience that warrants…read moreone. That was certainly the case with my experience at the Red Caboose Winery. The RCW is a business that I have passed probably dozens of times in my travels across Texas. Every time I think to stop in, it's been closed but limited hours are the standard for family owned wineries, so no big deal. However, on the trip through today my fiancée and I made the time to ensure it would be open, and indeed it was! After visiting, we really wish it wasn't. The RCW wasn't very busy when we arrived, indeed the only customers present during our visit was a pair of, presumably, locals, another woman with her children, who were very well behaved, and a man that I'm going to refer to as Umbo: The Clifton Giant, who sat at the edge of the bar and seemed to be keeping on eye on everyone present. The woman on staff, who did not introduce herself, seemed to be the only one working this afternoon. We entered and meandered around the small shop section before she haphazardly waved us over, as if visitors and customers were a confusing novelty for her to encounter. Upon taking a seat at the bar, the bartender took a while to get to us, the only customers (at that time) in the place; not mentioning Umbo: The Clifton Giant. We got a tasting of 6 wines and 5 of their distilled spirits. I'll save you the time now, but the spirits aren't worth it. However, given this is a winery, I think that's fair. Our bartender never bothered to tell us anything about their wines. I mentioned how excited we were to try out the place and I might as well have started speaking Klingon because they clearly didn't care at all. At no point were we told a damned thing about the wines, the winery, or anything. Just "here, pick 6 wines." So, we did. In order to try the wines, the wines must first be poured into a glass. Our bartender frequently took longer than 5 minutes (once 7 minutes and 45 seconds that I timed towards the end) to pour the next wine. During that time, she spent it chatting up the locals and engaging in hushed conversation with the aforementioned resident giant. Not that the wines are anything to write home about. Of course, this could be our fault as I guess we pick the wines. However, at least two of the wines had already oxidized and turned to vinegar. They were borderline undrinkable. The wines that weren't vinegar were either just okay or, as our bartender told us, several times, were the "cheap wines" that we could buy for even cheaper "at the grocery store." So, lots of confidence there. Now let's discuss the giant in the room, Umbo. I don't know his name. Maybe he's super friendly, I don't know, but I do know that his consistent presence and observation skills (mixed with his muffled laughter and hushed conversations) made it super uncomfortable to be there. He's just sitting there, sipping on a Dr. Pepper, occasionally staring at us. I have no idea what his presence was for. Husband? Brother? Boyfriend? Security? No idea. But we wanted out of there after a while. Paying was fine. I saw some other reviews complaining about the cost. I thought the $15 for a tasting of 6 wines and $10 for the 5 spirits was more than fair. We also liked the place itself. It looked nice and seemed comfy. My fiancée and I have been to many wineries over lots of places. The RCW may have taken the cake for "winery that we could not wait to leave." It was a genuinely terrible experience. Sour wine, terrible service, and Paul Bunyon's younger brother would probably sum up the experience as a whole. I am connected to a few wine groups in Houston, who I have been with for many years now, who are always looking for new places and stops. I've already let them know to go ahead and pass the RCW on by. I would recommend anyone else to do the same. Unless you're looking for vinegar. In which case, you've found the right place.

Be sure to say hi to "the Renaissance man" proprietor and vinter Gary McKibben…read more Gary is passionate about his wines, ports and spirits and as well he should be as many are gold medal winners and served in expense-account steakhouses across central and North Texas. We had a great evening enjoying the incredible tasting room vibes, comfortable space, friendly staff and incredible vino on a Saturday night. Follow the Red Caboose Facebook page for their special events / we enjoyed Adam Hull on guitar playing Christmas tunes. Lastly - don't miss the super foodie charcuterie tray and my personal favorite wine - the Jan Tempranillo