A winery with a mission... and a cute rhino! The Rhinory is an awesome place to stop for a glass of wine while hanging out with Blake, the Rhinory's resident southern white rhino. If you'd like to sit inside I recommend reserving a table, however if you don't mind sitting outside (my preference actually) then they do allow walk-ins. The Rhinory features wine from both Texas and South Africa, and offers three different tasting flights - reserved, Keras, and sweet. The reserved and sweet tastings include four to five different wines with good sized pours. Visitors are encouraged to sip their wine while listening to rhino keepers introduce Blake and discuss the winery's rhino conservation efforts with the Species Survival Plan program. Everyone I've met who works at the Rhinory is very nice and genuinely cares about rhino conservation. I love the uniqueness of this Hill Country winery and its dedication to conservation, not just selling wine. I'd recommend stopping here during any visit to Fredericksburg for small or large groups alike. The Rhinory also offers other unique rhino-centric events, such as their private rhino experience with Blake and their "Winos for Rhinos" conservation gala taking place this November. read more

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We had an amazing experience on our first trip to Rhinory. Loved the tour and personal time with Blake the Rhino. All the staff were amazing, but a huge shoutout to Matt. He was so friendly and knowledgeable and you can tell how much he enjoys his job. We ended up becoming members and stopped by again for a glass of wine and Matt was just as friendly as the first visit. The wines were all spectacular and we love the back story to how it all began. A definite must do for a Fredericksburg wine trip!! read more

Came here to check out some wines and my husband did a round of wine tasting. We even got a little kiddy welcome pack for our child which was really thoughtful! The experience was really chill and easy going. You're in no rush to buy anything nor to get out of the place. Our server was also knowledgeable about the rhino, which made the experience more enjoyable. The best experience for my child was seeing the rhino. Overall, we had a great experience. read more

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Seriously if you come to Fredricksburg, you HAVE to make a stop here. This was my first time finally being able to make a stop after seeing videos of Blake online and when I tell you my experience exceeded my expectations, that is a understatement. Right after my boyfriend and I arrived we were greeted and given a tasting by Dale right away! He then also introduced us to Blake, the adorable Rhino who you can see from inside the bar. We were very happy to be able to go outside and drink all while being next to Blake, you can't get that anywhere else. We were lucky because we also got to meet the rhino keeper who takes care of Blake and she was very knowledgeable and let us know that Blake was in very good hands. We got to see him play, walk around his enclosure and eat! The wines here were also AMAZING. Dale explained to us that all of the wines come from South Africa. We ended up loving almost every single one but we ended up going home with a bottle of the 2018 Keras Cabernet Sauvignon. The hospitality we had at this winery was unmatched, hands down my new favorite spot. We will definitely be coming back soon for more. Thank you Dale and Blake!! read more

Rhinory - Blake and his amazing keeper - Wineries Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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The best port wine I've ever had! This is the cutest spot! The Rhino was huge and so close. Loved that they had two options: tasting or just order by the glass/bottle. read more

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We came here for a bachelorette party and loved the experience. We got a bottle of wine and listened in during the rhino experience. They have merchandise including skin paintings from the rhino, which is so cute! The rhino's a solitary animal, and his name is Blake. He is almost 6 years old and they need to wait until he is 8 to be introduced to a female. If they put a female with him before he reaches sexual maturity, he will friend zone her and not breed. So they have to wait until later. This was very good information!! They give proceeds from purchases to rhino conservation, I love that! read more

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THE BIG: Cant miss rhino conservatory that also is a winery on the Texas 290 wine strip! Driving down 290, just look for the big rhino statue with the gold horn. THE BLACK AND WHITE: Always a great time combining wildlife and wines! The white rhino on premise is named Blake and is 5 years old as of 2023. I came here with a couple of friends and we got a bottle however if you wanted tastings, they start at $30 for 5 pours. The rhinory specializes in Texas wines as well as south African wines! Primarily bc the climates are similar. There are rhino rangers that help answer any questions you have about rhinos and Blake! I was asking so many rhino questions and got my fill of rhino knowledge. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall a bottle of the Shiraz was around $60. Definitely recommend coming at least once to try the wines and seeing Blake. read more

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Phil Rocked! Ask for him! We loved that this supports noy only Blake the Rhino we came to see but African Rhinos, their zookeepers and has excellent wine! We became members and attended our first party Friday evening. Beautiful food, auction items to support Africa at all income levels, and excellent wine. If i could only have 1 membership this id the one! Did I mention it has excellent wine... And dont miss the Rhino swag too... read more

Loved stopping in at the Rhinory for the first time! It was adorable seeing Blake, I believe is his name, the rhino. The Cabernet Sauvignon wine is absolutely amazing. It is their South African blend and part of the proceeds go to helping Blake thrive in his habitat. Amazing art and beautiful sculptures all around the property. The staff were so nice and knowledgeable on the wine and on rhinos! They have blankets available for when it gets a bit chilly and they have some heaters out on the patio as well. I loved the option of a guided or self guided wine tasting. We will definitely be back! read more

We love Matt!!! He totally knows his wines. We enjoyed talking palates and vineyards and rhinos. What you're doing here for conservation is very impressive! Delicious too! Matt embodies Texas Wine Country. We loved meeting Blake the rhino. This winery is a must visit! read more

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Did you know there is a Rhino here? Quite the experience to drink wine and watch an exotic animal stroll around! The story behind the rhino and the winery is quite interesting. We enjoyed some of the chilled rose on a fairly warm day during Memorial Day. It was also pretty kid friendly with snacks for my kiddos. I'll come back next time I visit! read more

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I'm going to be honest in that I came here for the rhino and had zero expectations for the wine to be any good... but all my friends and I were pleasantly surprised! Both Blake the rhino and the wine exceeded our expectations! Fun fact: Blake the rhino is 4000 lbs and can pee 12 feet out... he also sleeps by 6pm. Most of their wines are from South Africa and they're all quite delicious. Highly recommend coming by to hangout with Blake and the super accommodating staff here!!! read more

MOST UNIQUE experience in Fredericksburg! Like come on this winery has a rhino named Blake! He was just the cutest! Upon arrival you get a welcome pour! We did the 5 wine tasting, pretty tasty! Loved the aspect that they are helping/saving animals from poachers in South Africa! read more

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The experience was amazing but not really being a wine connoisseur, I didn't care for any of the wines served in our tasting. They didn't have wine that was sweet as I prefer a sweeter tasting wine. The people and the rhino experience was worth the extra fee and was cool to come in contact with one. Plus the storyline behind how Blake got there and his accolades was impressive. The entire set up was really nice too. As we had a reserved table with my wife's name waiting for us as we checked in. read more

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Rhinory was the second stop on our wine weekend and it did not disappoint. There aren't many rhinos left in the world, so it was amazing to see one up close and personal at a winery of all places. The owners of this place decided they wanted to do their part in rhino conservation and opened up this place. The sale of wines help in this endeavor as well. There's a dirt road leading up to a large parking lot. The tasting room inside is not very big so either reserve a spot or find a spot in their large outdoor area. Customer service was excellent. We got a good lesson on the different wines we tried in our tasting. Nothing really blew my mind, but tasty still. The highlight of the visit was of course meeting Blake, the resident rhino. He was just chilling along the fence and we learned alot about what they are doing here. Overall, this was a very cool and unique place to visit that I would not mind visiting again. read more

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It was a fun stop on our wine weekend. Our group of Elite wine-os, got to enjoy the tasting, and the rhino. It was cool to learn more about the animal and their program. They plan to rotate out the male in 3 years. The male rhino was pretty cooperative, and we got to take some cool pics. It was a fun moment. Hoping if I ever return, I get to enjoy some babies and mama rhinos as well! read more

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We visited today and the service was great. Becky was so helpful and had lots to tell about Blake the Rhino and his beautiful sanctuary. We all had a great time. read more

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We came here specifically to see the rhino. Blake, the southern white rhino, was so calm and cute. I wish he had a companion. Such a unique and lovely Texas experience - wine and exotic animals. read more

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Made a reservation with this winery. When we walked in we received a welcome taste. Went out to see the Rhino and came back to the bar to grab some wine. Nobody made eye contact with us as they kept helping other guest. Finally was able to flag a server down and say we had a reservation for wine tasting. We were given glasses and sat at a table and told the server would be right with us. We waited another 15 minutes as nobody came to service us before walking out. I mentioned to the same server who sat us that we were leaving and I did not wanted to be charged for this as a card was required to make the reservation. She then goes "oh no, are you sure, I can personally serve your party......" If that was the case then she should have just served us in the first place. This was the same server who avoided making eye contact at the bar. Very disappointing read more

First time visiting and I had such a good time. We came towards the end of the day so we had just enough time to do a tasting. The staff was so nice and funny and made our time enjoyable. I only got to catch a glimpse of Blake before he was put away for the night, so I'll have to come back and visit again. read more

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Came here a few weeks ago after reading about this place online. As an animal lover, I was intrigued to have a view of a Rhino roaming whilst sipping wine. We did not make a reservation, but we were easily and quickly accommodated at a large picnic table outside with a perfect view of the resident Rhino, Blake. Our service was fantastic and very informative about rhino conservation and overall interesting rhino facts. It's impressive how much the staff is educated on not only their delicious wines, but Rhinos as well. This place is an absolute gem and a must see when in Fredericksburg. We went home with a lovely bottle of wine after our tasting and cannot wait to come back. read more

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When I first heard of the Rhinory, I wasn't sure how close you would actually be to the resident Rhino Blake, or if you would pretty much have to book an experience to see him. Well, I was happily surprised that Blake was right by the fence our whole visit! He even took a little siesta right by the fence while we enjoyed our wine. Which brings me to the wine! We didn't do a tasting, and when we walked up to order a glass our wine host actually let us try a few wines before committing to a glass, which was amazing. He also gave us the history of the winery, and shared future plans! You can tell the employees love this place and want to share it with visitors. We got a couple of glasses to drink on site and got a bottle to go. I also got a magnet of a canvas with a print of Blake's skin on it. Super unique and friendly winery helping with Rhino conservation. read more

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Yes a play on words but definitely a winery not to be missed. The wines are fantastic! You can tell the work that went into having a wonderful selection. The people who work here are more like friends than anything else. You will feel like you have known everyone forever and then have the wine and you will wish you lived closer. A great place with great people and wines. read more

Rhinory - Meet Blake - Wineries Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Our experience was amazing. The staff was so delightful and informative. We loved our time with Blake. He was like petting a 4200 pound puppy! Our hostess Sara was wonderful and so knowledgeable about the wines. All wines were delicious. read more

We had such a great time at Rhinory in Fredericksburg! Greg took amazing care of us. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. And of course, we loved meeting the rhino, Blake! Can't wait to come back! read more

Rhinory - Blake - Wineries Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

I had to stop at this winery when in Fredericksburg because I had seen it all over social media and was interested in seeing the rhino. I also wanted to try out their wines as they have some from South Africa. They have different options for wine tastings. The cheapest flight is $25. You can also buy a glass or a bottle. There's inside and outside seating. Outside you can sit under the porch or you can go sit under a tree that is closer to the rhino. The majority of the wines are dry. They did start us out with a complimentary rose tasting. The Rose was perfectly refreshing on a Texas summer day. The rhino roams around a huge area and does come near the fence line to say hello often. You can book a close up encounter with him, but do need to make reservations way ahead of time. Parking is available on site. No pets allowed read more

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Nice setting, love the concept of rhinoceros preservation. The wines are OK, our favorite was the cab Franc But I think the main purpose here is coming to see the Rhino and contributing to the effort to preserve the species. Our server Greg was excellent. Very knowledgeable and invested in the goal of the winery. Hope to see them grow in the next few years, add more rhinos. Give it a try! read more

Probably our favorite winery in Fredericksburg thus far! Craig, the owner, and his team did a fantastic job building an educational experience around Blake the Rhino, and teaching others about how to save this endangered species. Their rangers on the property are very knowledgeable and can answer any question! As far as the wines at the Rhinory.. I LOVE. Absolutely fantastic. Favorites include the Chenin Blanc from South Africa, Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, and the Shiraz! Can't wait for them to release more wines and see the property grow! Will be coming back again and again. read more

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This was a great and unique experience! Matt was absolutely amazing and took his time with us even though I could tell he was very busy. The wine was amazing the atmosphere with a live rhinoceros, Blake, who appeared to be very happy, jovial, and was playing made the experience even that much more incredible. Would absolutely recommend to anybody ! read more

This place is wonderful! The service and wine are so top notch that I can't believe it's only been open a month. I got the reserve tasting for $35 which has a great mix of white and red wines. This has an interesting mix of Texas and South Africa wines and I definitely suggest you get to try it out. Where else can you say you got to drink wine and see a White Rhino? Blake is adorable and you have a zoologist there to give you some info about him. As he gets older, they plan on bringing him a buddy and possibly having baby rhinos. Please check this place out! It's definitely one of a kind with excellent service read more

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We stopped by here while eclipse chasing in Texas. We figured a rhino winery might be mostly a gimmick, but it turns out the wines here are very solid! We had a delicious tasting flight and bought a few bottles to enjoy during the rest of our trip - and yes, we did get to see a massive teenage rhino up close, which was pretty amazing. read more

If looking for a unique experience with some great wine, give the Rhinory a try. We ended up stopping here as a last second stop and me and my buddy really enjoyed it. Good service, great wine and a unique concept. read more

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Winos and rhinos. You come here because you want to have some good wine tastings and see a Blake the Rhino up close.

The Rhinory is an excellent wine experience....and yes, it is an experience. My wife and I came here on her birthday and it did NOT disappoint! Great wine, friendly staff, and truly amazing wine! Blake, the Rhino, is the focus of what they do and well deserved! Kristi, our sommelier, is friendly and very knowledgeable . She made our experience extremely wonderful!! I look forward to coming back. I hope you try them out .. you will lot be disappointed! read more

Matt was killer as a server!!! One thousand percent hooked us up with the 2021 Cab Sav and I am thrilled.

When I found out there was a winery with a rhinoceros I couldn't wait to make it out here. Definitely make reservations ahead of time to reserve your table top because this one is popular. This winery is kid friendly and they even gave the kids juice boxes and snacks. I decided to try the reserve wines and ended up finding two that I really enjoyed. The tasting room is small and modern, but the real fun resides outdoors. A beautiful backyard with plenty of tables and a view of the grazing rhinoceros offers a safari vibe while sipping wine. This place makes for a fun trip away from the city. I loved all of the wines and the relaxing vibe! The parking area has EV chargers as well. read more

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Amazing place and so accommodating to kids. They had a goody bag for them and everything. The place was clean and the wine was great!

Amazing place to have great wine and beautiful venue. Blake, the rhino, is well loved and taken care of. I love what the owners are doing for the rhinos!!! read more

Rhinory - Blake the rhino and wonderful red wine! - Wineries Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

This winery offers the unique experience of getting to meet the very handsome Blake (the southern white rhino)! He seems well cared for by his keepers and this is just the beginning of their efforts to help with rhino preservation, and I'm sure Blake is looking forward to his future companion. If you are able to view him while his keepers are around that is the best experience, as they are quite interactive with him and provide a lot of interesting information regarding Blake, rhinos in general, and the winery's vision. They have a variety of wines and you can choose between two tasting menus, or enjoy wine by the glass. Pro-tip: For sure make advance reservations if you want to sit, as there is limited seating available. Although we reserved a tasting they were flexible when we arrived as to whether we got a tasting or enjoyed it by the glass. read more

Rhinory - Blake - Wineries Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

What a wonderful establishment with a great story and cause! We love their connection to South Africa and their mission to preserve such beautiful animals while serving delicious wine! read more

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