This was the most recently acquired vineyard in the family. We wanted to check this place out…read morebecause they were not available when we first moved here. They apparently revamped the entire space and looks modernized. We came here for tasting first, like their other locations, you're allowed to taste up to four of their wines of your choosing. They have a mix of Texas and California grown wines that are processed in their facility. Eve was our tasting ambassador and she did a great job going through each wine and going through the recent changes in their premium memberships. They also have a restaurant on site that only take walk-ins for members only. Their outdoor patio space was also really, really nice with a view of their vineyards. We were disappointed they were out of some of their appetizers but we made do with the options they had available. All their food was great but their ahi tuna wontons were bomb in particular. This is their only kid-friendly and dog friendly location so we'll consider bringing our dog next time.

Heath Family vineyards are beautiful with delicious wines to…read moreMatch. This one has food also

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.

Overall, I really enjoyed our experience at William Chris and had a wonderful time! We were greeted…read morewith a welcome wine (Mary Ruth) which is one of the flagship whites. This ended up being my favorite wine, not only of the whole tasting, but of the multiple vineyards we visited that day. We were brought to our tasting station which allowed for standing only and our guide was very knowledgable about the wines. I especially liked that he was purposefully reluctant to share the wine notes so that we could judge for ourselves (however, as someone who only tastes notes of wine and nothing else, it made it a little difficult). We ended up with a lineup of reds which was not what I expecting. Despite not being a huge fan of red wine, I still fully enjoyed myself and the wine that we tried. Our guide even gave us another tasting to try that was a off menu. I will be back and hopefully, I can try some more whites at that time! My biggest regret is not buying a bottle of the Mama Ruth. What in the world was I thinking?

Loved our experience with Native Wine Tours!! Having local guides made all the difference, and we…read morefelt so well taken care of in every way. Thank you, Laurie, for selecting beautiful wineries and vineyards for us to enjoy. We can't wait to join you again for another fun afternoon!

great wine tour. went to wonderful wineries. great recommendations for things to do in…read moreFredericksburg. enjoyed the afternoon!!!

What a great find of a winery along the Fredricksberg wine trail! Alexander Vineyards stands out…read morefor their excellent wines and beautiful surroundings. Our server, Madelyn gave us personal attention, serving us while we enjoyed the view from the patio. The wines are from grapes from Europe (France, Germany, Austria, Spain) barreled and bottled there, then flown all the way to this winery. I had a glass of Crianza (Tempernillo from Roja, Spain). Very good! Ambience is calm and mellow. Next door is a fenced area that was full of colts and their mommas. Adorable! Inside tasting room is contemporary with a clean and welcoming design. With so many wineries to choose from in the area, Alexander Vineyards is a true winner!

Interesting little gem along grape highway. We were looking for a quiet, nice ambience and good…read morewine on a Saturday which in any wine country area is known as big money day. That means busy busy busy. Fortunately we hit at a good time. Not too busy and at an easy going pace. Self admitted wine snob that I am i prefer to choose a glass over wine tasting. We looked over the lineup and the Montepulciano 2022 was calling me. My wife latched on to the Tempranillo. No grapes are grown here it all happens on foreign ground. From grape to juice to bottle and label. Everything happens in Spain, France etc....interesting concept. We enjoyed our glasses that were served by young Madeline new to the industry and very nice. We were also enjoying new foals/colts on the property next door. Six mother horses and thier babies. The outside patio and grounds are very relaxing. I recommend Alexander Vineyard.

I had an incredible birthday wine tasting here! The ambiance was warm and cozy, and learning that…read moreall the wines are women-founded was such a nice touch. Special shoutout to Rachel and Jesea for being so warm and hospitable! 10/10 experience, we'll absolutely be back.

Cozy place with friendly staff. Wines are all made by women winemakers. I enjoyed a Rose' and my…read morewife did a small flight of 3 wines. Prices were reasonable.

THE BIG: Scenic winery with a modern tasting room and big recreational space. Right off of Texas…read moreHwy 16 and up the street from Augusta Vin. Plenty of parking on premises. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I came here after one of our pickup parties to check out a new winery. This place is gorgeous and the owners put alot of effort into the vibe of the winery. Invention is under the Heath Family Brands wineries that include Grape Creek, Heath Sparkling, K Estate, and Jenblossom Cellars. We got one of their classic tastings that include 4 pours in which we got to choose. We got 1 white, 1 rose and 2 reds. The white and rose were alright, the tempranillo was the best tasting, however the wines here were just ok. THE FINAL BAMBOO: A tasting was around $30 for the classic. The sparkling wine tour looks fun and that's something I'd come back to see

Another beautiful Heath family winery. The landscaping was amazing and the one tasting room that…read moreare very modern. Our wine flight consisting of two whites and two sparkling whites was a decent value.

We visited F+F last summer while passing through town, and decided to come back again on our…read morecross-country honeymoon road trip. The lounge is very comfortable and air-conditioned and beautifully decorated, and the backyard is breezy and spacious. Better yet, it's all dog- friendly! We caught a live performance by a young musician, and our dog got plenty of attention from other patrons. We left with branded swag to take back to California. Husband and wife owners, Rarig and Ellery, were kind enough to show us around and even took us on a tour of Main Street! Both are knowledgeable about wines and Fredericksburg, but also landscaping, raising children, dolls, ancient history, relics and artifacts, time travel, and more. We'll be coming back for sure!

The backyard seating area is quite nice. There is plenty of room to sit, chill, drink, and take…read moreinsta photos if you're into that. The wine (I can't speak to, as I don't drink, but I was told it) is great! Thanks for the lovely afternoon. The landscaping is great.

Friends and I had a girls weekend and stopped at the Slate Theory Winery. We went to their outside…read morespot. We really enjoyed ourselves. Great guy at the bar that explained the different wines. Sangria was delish. Orders some small bites that were both pretty and delish. They had a great live band and we chatted with another couple and just a had an amazing time with a great breeze.

Wine is pretty good, but that's where it stops…read more The biggest reason with my drastic, updated rating (my original rating was 5) is their new main building where they changed it to the public and their original they kept that only to members only. The new building feels very commercial, like I'm walking into a conference room. Service was not that good either since it seems like a consumerism machine. Person-in person-out. I loved the caves but everything above takes it away from that experience!