The food and service for our group of 14 people was unbelievable!!! You must request Suz-ja-cuz for…read moreyour experience, she rocks!

We were here on a girls weekend and decided to check out…read moreUntamed. They didn't have any availability right away so we made a resv for a few hours later and we were glad we came back. The ambiance with the modern ndoor space, outdoor vineyard views and huge Italian pizza oven were very welcoming. The owner came by to say hi and welcome us which is always a great touch! We ordered 2 pizzas (the South African banana one which is really interesting and the 3 meats one - both great) and had 2 tastings - chilled white and the red. Delicious wines with a South African style of making them, excellent pizza and great ambiance. Will be back for sure - this time with a reservation made!

Don't miss this hidden gem! Portree Cellars is less than a mile off Highway 290, and I promise the…read moreshort detour is worth it. I've visited several times now, and Portree has earned a spot on my very short list for a wine club membership. Every single visit ends the same way--I leave with at least three bottles because it's almost impossible to choose. I've yet to taste a wine here that I didn't genuinely enjoy. Seriously... every wine on the tasting menu is excellent. The food bites are also absolutely worth ordering. They're thoughtfully paired, delicious, and make the tasting experience even better. What truly sets Portree apart, though, is the hospitality. The staff is warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable without ever being pretentious. They remember us every time we visit--even where we live--which makes every tasting feel personal rather than transactional. The tasting room is beautiful, relaxed, and inviting, making it easy to linger over one more glass. In an area filled with wineries, Portree consistently stands out for its exceptional wines, genuine hospitality, and attention to detail. If you're exploring the Texas Hill Country wine trail, make Portree Cellars a priority rather than an afterthought. I can't recommend it highly enough.

Off the beaten path but worth the detour. Beautiful place with a wonderful view and friendly…read morestaff. And we loved the wine. We bought a Cab, Malbec and a Mourvèdre to take home. Check off another great TX winery.

This has become a yearly stop during our annual Fredericksburg Christmas tour ! Still good wine and…read morefriendly service !

Cute little winery we had not tried yet. Tasting flights of 6 range from $25-30 depending on…read morevarietals. Great variety. Really loved the Callo blanco. Great white and even though it was dry, not too dry. Outdoor patio was perfect for us to bring the kids and they even had connect four. Menu is limited but the basics for winery fare. There was live music today. Would have to check website if it's an every weekend thing. Would return with the girls!

The wine was absolutely exceptional! I did the "North of 90" tasting and loved every pour. We ended…read moreup bringing home a bottle of the 2019 Sangiovese and my husband enjoyed the sparkling wine. The views are never ending and so breathtaking! The food was equally incredible. We had the Deviled Eggs with sweet and spicy bacon jam along with the Pomegranate-Glazed Wagyu Meatballs served with spiced yogurt dipping sauce, peppery greens, and flatbread. Everything was absolutely outstanding!!!! Stephanie, who hosted us in the tasting room, was so friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely enjoyable to talk with. You can tell she truly loves what she does and knows her wines!! We truly could not have asked for a better experience and will come again!!!

We really enjoyed our wine tasting experience at Covington Cellars. The venue/ winery is beautiful…read more The wine was delicious and our host Amy did such a nice job telling us about the winery and the different kinds of wine. We will definitely return to this wonderful winery.

Very nice place and good wines from South Africa. The host was great and very knowledgeable about…read morethe wines and the region. The place is an old Sears house I think that has been redone and moved. Maybe won't be around long if tRump adds tariffs

THE BIG: Winery out in Hye! Right next to William & Chris Vineyards with a gorgeous old victorian…read morehouse that you can rent out! Plenty of parking available in the lot. THE BLACK AND WHITE: We originally visited their main tasting room in Fredericksburg but glad that they have their wine room in Hye (closer to us as we're coming in from Austin). Coordinates focuses on South African wines however are sourcing more and more grapes from the Texas High Plains. We had a tasting of their Reserve red wines which included the pinotage, cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, and the shiraz. I'm a big pinot guy and the pinotage hit harder than the pinot, so we ordered a bottle of that and enjoyed it in their sit down area with a couple of other regulars. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall a bottle of the reserve pinotage was ~$49 with a reserve red tastings (4 wines) starting at $25. Fun ambiance and will be back to try more South African wines.

Adorable spot on the way to Fredericksburg! Fantastic wine and food! Love the owners!read more

This was the first stop on our wine tour so we were excited. It is small on the inside but has some…read moreoutdoor seating. Our group sat at the bar. They have a preset tasting with 4 wines and it is self guided. The tray is cute with o mason jars. There was minimal info on the wines such as the year and grapes. No info on the notes. Nothing impressed us flavor wise. They really passed the pimento cheese and curry chicken. We got the cheese and upgraded to bear instead of saltines. It was good and $15. I believe they have some accommodations on site. It's a cute unassuming place but not my favorite on the tour.

Shane was amazing!!!! actually loved talking through the different wines and learning all about the…read morecompany!'n

This winery is the only Texas winery to be listed among the World's 50 Best Vineyards, recently…read morepublished by William Reed (the long-established organizer of wine-industry ranking) and compiled by a global academy of more than 700 wine and travel experts. So it's the real deal. After you make your online reservation (which is extremely easy to do), you're greeted at the entry gate a hostess / staff member, who comes wine-in-hand to give you a welcome beverage and offer you a greeting that excites Texas Hospitality. You're briefly shown thegrounds, walked over to your tasting room, and introduced to your server. The grounds are absolutely lovely. This time of year the vineyards are lush and green. The property overlooks a lovely valley that reminds me of California. Walk around and you'll discover a lovely Monarch butterfly garden teaming with life. We saw over a dozen butterflies and a hummingbird. And the colors of the garden are so vibrant. We had a lovely tasting, bought a bottle of wine to take back to our VRBO, and before leaving, we ordered some food from their cafe and ate in one of their patios. The food was expensive but everything was of the highest quality and had to be made from scratch. The tacos came in beef (an amazing smoked beef cheek) or chicken (adequately spiced with Hatch green chillies) and homemade flour tortillas, homemade chips, and amazing salsa that I would have bought a bottle of if they sold it. Today's tasting was all red. But they switch things out seasonally and you may get whites or roses. But here's what you should know. Only 3% of Texas wineries only ever use Texas grapes. Some offer estate wines and many bring grapes in from the Texas High Plains but those are most often then blended with grapes from California, Washington or elsewhere. This place only works withTexas grapes. So... you're going to get the purest expressions of what the Texas soil and climate produces. This includes Tennat (tons of tannin) and Mourvedre (a small grape with thick skin that also delivers high tannin and is earthy, smokey, peppery... very savory). These grapes are celebrated in Spain, France and Uruguay. So you may be quite familiar with them. But they are very different from the far fruitier wines you may be most familiar with. They are certainly not California Napa cabs or pinots, Sonoma chards or Lodi zins. So know what you're getting into. Since they rotate their tastings, we'll come back and try more of their offerings. I really respect what they are doing here, and wineries like this are part of what makes Texas great.

This place is not to be slept on. Very unassuming from the outside, but inside you'll find some…read moreincredible French inspired wines, with an extremely knowledgeable tasting guide named Patrick. The $35 cave tasting included 5 wines from Rose to Red (no whites). You'll get a wealth of knowledge on the grapes, regions, process and the final product. They do have limited capacity, so make sure to book online in advance.

If you enjoy a unique tasting experience in a unique setting and most importantly enjoy French…read moreinspired wine then do not pass up the opportunity to visit the Calais Winery/Cave in Hye. Calais Winery is easy to miss as it sits right off 290 between Johnson City and Fred. Look for the French Flag. The cave is an intimate setting and you are surrounded by their French Oak wine barrels. It is cool in there. We learned during our private tasting that they have been producing their limited production wines since 2008. The winemaker is a French-born engineer-turned-winemaker, Benjamin Calais. Even though the wine is produced using Texas grapes Calais uses old school French traditions when producing his wines. Our tasting included their Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and even a Rose'. The Left and Right Bank Bordeaux rivaled any Cab that we have sampled in Fred or Napa. The 2020 Gravitas red blend was an absolute joy to sample and it was one of the wines that traveled home with us. From their best harvests they select the 10 best barrels in the winery and produce Gravitas. It is unbelievably complex and if you enjoy a fuller than full bodied wine you will love Gravitas. Check out their website for a detailed description. Do make reservations as they are booked even on the weekdays.

7 Italian lunch options, several of which are gluten-free, and 3 vegetarian. A large selection of…read morewhite and red wines, both running the gamut from sweet to dry. I loved the ambiance: cute tzotskes, rustic setting and fantastic, friendly people. Worth the drive all on its own.

We were looking for a destination lunch in the area, checked on the internet and chose to stop at…read moreSilver Dollar for lunch and a wine tasting. When we arrived, there was a party of ladies in the tasting room on a bus tour, evidently they were quite enjoying both the food and the wine! I went with the Poblano Chicken Lasagna and Deb the Chicken Alfredo and both came with a decent sized, fresh side salad. We enjoyed the food and also the accompanying wines we chose from the wine tasting list. We went home with full, happy bellies and three bottles of their excellent Reds. We also had a great visit with Richard, the owner, who told us the story of the winery and also how he ended up with a London bus on the property (I am a naturalized Texan, originally from London!) All in all, a very enjoyable lunch.

We visited on a Saturday with our dog. Plenty of free parking in their private lot. The grounds are…read morespacious with outdoor seating in the sun or shade - you can bring your own camp chairs or blankets to sit on or there were some picnic tables too. In the tasting building, there are clean bathrooms and plenty of tables and chairs. There are food options but we didn't try any food this visit. We were offered small samples prior to picking our wine. All of the wine we tried was excellent. We like dry red wine. The staff were friendly and accommodating.

Stumbled upon Westcave on our route to Fredericksburg - it was one of our favorites. We opted to…read moretry the beer flights and absolutely loved all of them. We ordered the pulled pork nachos to share and it was unbelievable - generous topping to nacho ratio with very unique toppings of slaw, pickles and pulled pork combination. It was a nacho plate to remember! Highly recommend stopping by for a beer flight + food.