We had a reservation at 5pm on a Sunday. There was no one there so we had the place to ourselves…read more The location is about 40 minutes from downtown. It is serene and peaceful. I had a wine tasting with three different glasses of wine. The chicken empanadas were delicious with their red sauce. We also had the sausage. I had steak with rosemary potatoes. The steak was flavorful, the chimichurri was vibrant, and the portions were large. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and seasoned. My partner had the carrots, which were also tasty with a slight smoky flavor. We had the dulce de leche cheesecake as well. It was very delicious. Our server was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely return to El Gaucho.

Loved the winery! It's such a cool place. All the wine from the tasting was delicious. Mark was…read morekind and helpful with walking us through the menu. We also tried the ribeye and it was top tier. I will be back.

We used to be wine club members here when we lived in Texas. So after being away for almost 14…read moreyears, we had to check it out when we took a short trip to Austin. It's still as gorgeous as I remember it. The cafe/restaurant is now a full blown dining experience. There is a calm and serene butterfly garden. Tasting room inside. Covered patio area with live entertainment and glasses of wine served here too. The grounds are beautiful. The wine is delightful!

We used to be members here for a good number of years. There was a winery dog named Trooper. An…read moreoversized Doberman. There is a building pour room named after him. Beautiful grounds with a Bistro now. Come for the food stay for the wine. I latched on to the sangiovese and it rocked. Enjoyed it so much I had a second glass. Live out on the patio. Sammy J singing songs I know. Very nice ambience here, relaxed and chill. Nice grounds. They have a butterfly garden below the tasting room. Very cool. Watch out for fire ants. This is a cool winery about 20 miles out of Round Rock. I definitely recommend!

AMAZING experience! If you're looking for a sign to visit a winery, this is your sign…read more Our wine connoisseur for the day was Matt--you can tell that he's not only passionate about his job, but passionate about ensuring a FANTASTIC visit for his guests. He was very knowledgeable about all-things Hawk's Shadow wine and wine in general. We felt taken care of and were truly immersed in their beautiful Hill Country experience. Could not recommend more! Fantastic staff, fantastic wine, fantastic venue :)

THE BIG: Small batch winery in Dripping Springs. A little off the beatened path but when you get…read morehere, the views are amazing. Plenty of parking in the lot. THE BLACK AND WHITE: We came here on a Sunday afternoon and the place was relatively quiet, which is nice. There is indoor and outdoor seating and if you sit indoors, you can peer and walk down into their limestone cellar! It does smell pretty musty down there so be warned. We got a tasting and Matt curated the wines. We got 2 whites, a rose and a red. Also a bonus pour. The wines were alright, my favorite was the mourvede. Bathroom had a baby changing station which is always nice! THE FINAL BAMBOO: A wine tasting here was around $15 for 4 tastings. Very pretty view and each wine had a good story behind it.

A Texas Hill Country treasure! We stumbled upon Perissos…read moreafter a camping trip last October and instantly fell in love, so much that we had to become members! The atmosphere is peaceful, joyful, and full of heart. Every glass tells a story, every bite of nosh pairs perfectly, and the team makes you feel welcome. This down-to-earth, service-forward vineyard is one of our absolute favorites in Texas.

Beautiful place between Inks lake and Longhorn Cavern state parks. The wines are delicious. All…read morethe servers are so nice and helpful. We were there last Friday with several classmates from our 50 year class reunion at Marble Falls. Great place to gather and celebrate.

We went to Hamilton Pool Vineyards after we went hiking at Westcave Nature Preserve. We ordered the…read moreCharcuterie and Hummus Platter. The food was very affordable and didn't stand out, but for the value, it was standard (price met the food expectation). I highly recommend ordering the Gold Buckle - bourbon barrel aged red blend and to skip the cider.

Hamilton Pool Vineyards is located at the former home of Westcave Cellars, whose owners took their…read morebusiness to the Johnson City area in 2020. So this is a relatively new business. Our party of two spent a couple of hours in the shady outdoor seating area, where we and quite a few others enjoyed perfect temperatures and some interesting wines. We chose to share a sampling of 6 different wines, some locally produced by Westcave and others bottled elsewhere. We ordered a Salumi board (similar to a charcuterie plate). It included several cheeses, 2 meat varieties, pickled red onions, beets, a bit of cucumber, grapes, and dates. This was not really as described in the menu, nor was there an assortment of crackers. The few water crackers that were included on a separate plate were stale and soggy, and we should have sent them back. But there appeared to be only 2 people running the show that day, so we were mindful of the situation and more tolerant. The location of this winery is lovely. We saw cows, a calf, and a longhorn in addition to sheep. The building looks new and is nice inside, and those working there are friendly. The vineyards did not appear to be well tended. I wish I could rate this place higher, and I am hoping for improvements over time.

I've been coming to Bell Springs for 16 years and it's my favorite Dripping Springs winery. This…read moretime I tried the brewery. The porter was good but a bit to heavy for a summer afternoon, so I got the Scotch Ale the first round and the IPA for the second round. The Scotch Ale at 8.0abv comes in a small 10oz pour and the IPA was a full 16oz. In the past the riesling has been my fave wine wise. Both were full flavored and refreshing to drink on the patio with my dog. The service here has always been so friendly. The wine tasting are guided by pros that are well educated about wine. The same for the brewery where they'll give you free tasting cups. The outside country location is so beautiful. Like being on a ranch. Picnic tables, lawn games, and often live music (or at least good music over the speakers). Btw, as a dj myself I wonder if they'd ever like some jazzy house grooves or something on the patio on the weekend? What would that involve to do periodically on an afternoon?

Cute winery in Dripping Springs. This is our second time to do a tasting. It has gotten a lot…read morebusier and more popular than the last time we were here. We just popped in for some tastings since we were staying next door at Lucky Arrow Retreat. Everyone was nice, but we wanted to move where we were doing our tastings because the staff had to keep going behind where we were standing and we had to keep moving out of their way... but we were asked to not move because other people might want that other spot. Kind of awkward because we were there first, but we are pretty easy going so we just brushed it off (even though there was literally no one else doing a tasting at that time). I hope that they don't get so busy that they lose the customer service that we loved the first time and had us wanting to come back again. They have beautiful outdoor spaces to hangout and relax with some beer or wine.

We came for a bachelorette party and Cameron did the best job explaining every thing to us and…read moremaking sure we had everything and more we could need! Cheese board was beautiful and it is the cutest chill spot

Beautiful spot out in Hill country, but not too far from Austin City Center. There's a cute creek…read morewith a fountain so the ambience is really lovely for some wine tasting in the afternoon. When we went, it was in the middle of the day on a Monday so they did seem a little shortstaffed. However, the woman working was extremely nice and was able to guide us through our tasting very well. The wines were- in our subjective opinion- a bit hit or miss. Some of the wines were good, some were bland. If you enjoy full bodied wines stick with their vintage and pay for the upgrade wine tasting experience. Or I would even recommend just buying a bottle/ glass of their Tempranillo.

5/15/22 Wife and I were out exploring the hill country…read more Stumbled on Flat Creek Winery. It's only 4 miles off the beaten path, we'll worth the trip. We enjoyed a nice flight of delicious wines. We enjoyed wonderful conversation with an intriguing "Estate Coordinator " Claire. I'm not sure she's ever met a stranger. Claire was so passionate about Flat Creek ! What a wonderful person to have representing your winery !!! We had a wonderful experience and will make it a place to frequent !

Incredible views, incredible service, good enough food + wine…read more We did a little pit stop after Inks Lake state park and enjoyed the views. We got the fig and prosciutto pizza (had feta and balsamic glaze on top) and it was decent. It would have been better with some arugula on top! It needs a little bit of savory for it to not lean too far into a dessert pizza. Very much appreciated they made the food in-house compared to some of the other wineries in the hill country.

Stacy was a great host for our tasting, and steered us in the direction of awesome pizzas for…read morelunch. The view, even on a cloudy day, was so enjoyable and our first Texas wine tasting visit did not disappoint! We can't wait to return. Loved the wall of funny wine quotes and signs near the restroom and there was even a TV inside to keep up with the football score that day.