Highly recommend !!! We were looking for a new winery in the Austin area to try when we were killing time before a Longhorn game. We were concerned when we saw that it was in a warehouse but saw the decor on the porch and decided to give it a try. Or far exceeded our expectations. They buy their grapes and make their wine. Reasonably priced and very good wine. read more

We are enjoying the atmosphere as the grapes ferment right next to us! Now on fourth pour and have enjoyed each round. The Zin has been a highlight but port is next. I can see bringing friends and family her - so low key and very Austin! read more

The Austin Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Austin, Texas

This winery completely surpassed my expectations.The wines were excellent, and the tasting was totally worth the price of $15pp. We couldn't leave without taking four bottles with us, including a port. Highly recommend this winery! Oh, and even though we were lucky enough to catch them fairly last minute, I would highly suggest making an appt before stopping in so that you don't risk missing out. They're a tiny operation so might have a hard time with drop-ins. read more

A friend brought me here after having dinner on a Saturday during ACL. To be upfront I am a homebrewing, craft beer guy but love trying new places. Not sure how I have never heard of this place but will definitely be going back. We tried the Trebbiano (Nice sweet wine), Friends with benefits (great wine with some perceived acidity to cut through the sweetness of the Trebbiano) and the Sonomo Coast Pinot. While I loved all three, the Sonomo was definitely the stand out for me. The current place, while small, is very comfortable and comforting. They will soon be moving to South Austin and I look forward to supporting them there. Cooper and Ross were amazing, gracious, knowledgeable and friendly hosts. Absolutely no pretension anywhere on the premise. Being a craft beer geek, not knowing much about wine, I really appreciate that. Those guys are class acts. These are the local businesses I love to support and tell people about. read more

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Did the wine tasting. Def recommend Euphoria (white) and the Port (red). The atmosphere is chill and very open. Nice place for a date night. We ended up buying a bottle of Porter which is pretty strong, almost like a bottle of liquor without then nasty alcohol aftertaste. read more

I went to the Austin winery with a group of friends on a Saturday afternoon and had an amazing time! I love the atmosphere and all of the open space. They have plenty of seating, and the large garage door was open to enjoy the beautiful weather. The staff was friendly and easygoing. Each of us got a flight - we picked 4 wines off of the menu. It was well worth the 20 dollars we spent. The pours were generous and the wine was tasty! I especially liked the workhorse and the port. They have light bites for you to have with your drinks (cheeses, pickles, etc.). I will definitely be back again! read more

Cooper spent about two hours showing us around, going over tasting notes and guiding us through the wine making process. Very engaging, knowledgeable and has a servant's heart. Type of guy that you could spend weeks drinking wine with. Fantastic wines and expressive long range goals; Austin Winery is going to be a big player. Wish them the best as they transition to the new space. read more

Went here for my birthday a couple of weeks ago. Amazing place! If you're looking for something chill to do on the weekend, or you have some friends in Austin for a few days (and don't wanna go too far or spend a lot of money), the Austin Winery is perfect! $16 for up to 6 tastings of GOOD wine. And they aren't stingy with the pours either LOL. Seriously though, check them out. The owners are super nice and are very knowledgeable about their stuff. The only thing I think could make them even that much better is if they offered a fruit/cheese/cracker spread or something, I feel like that was the only thing I was missing. I can't wait to go back again and also order a bottle or two. read more

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Would have loved to taste their wines however we arrived & the front door was by appointment only so beware of their posted hours, maybe call ahead. It was a bit out of our way to get to the location so we were quite disappointed. read more

Great wine tasting opportunity near central Austin. Lots of good wine choices in a nice facility. Large place for large events.

I wanted to give Mr. Ross a shout-out and say thank you very much for the prompt delivery of my bottle of wine and for taking care of that situation for me sir. You are truly a gentleman. read more

This place is amazing. The service and the winery itself is impressive. Cooper knows his wine and has a lot of knowledge. This place is a must !! Get a private tour and is great for the price. It's a must ! read more

This is definitely my favorite winery I've visited! They have the whole package from a relaxing & lovely atmosphere to friendly and knowledgeable owners. Each of their wines is unique and delicious and they have perfectly paired cheeses and other treats. I definitely recommend stopping by for any occasion or just a relaxing evening. read more

Ross, Cooper, and ?are all earnest young wine enthusiasts who have knowledge and prior experience working for them. Watch for their new location in March 2016. Look forward to seeing the new location next year. We love sharing Texas wine with our Minnesota friends! read more

Fun spot in south Austin to get a glass of wine. Really love the Violet Crown red they make. There is always something going on from trivia, movie nights and even an occasional dinner that has a great chef come in. read more

We come here very often and have always had stellar bartenders! Today was unfortunately not their best. We had a young female bartender who was rather unfriendly. I love the wine so we stayed, but no one in our group of 4 had a pleasant experience with her. I work in the service industry so can understand if you're busy, etc but this was not the case. Just an unfriendly bartender who unfortunately left a bad taste in our mouth for today's experience. :/ read more

Great environment, delicious wines, and really friendly staff. I came to visit on a hot August afternoon and the Euphoria wine couldn't have been more satisfying. read more

Soft opening! Really impressed with the new space and the varieties I've grown to love. Goes to show that Texas (hill country) can stand toe to toe with California urban wineries and tasting rooms! read more

This place is my FAVORITE winery. The cheese plate is delicious, the wine is not only tasty, but also has amazing artwork on the bottles. You almost don't want to throw it away! This winery is not your typical winery, I love the ambiance and the board games provided, as well as the involvement in the Austin community between private events, live music, brunches, etc. You're not going to feel like you need to be in a suit and tie and know which hints of oak are present in this wine verse that to feel like you know what's up. Ross will fill you in on everything you need to know about each wine and is a wonderful host! The rest of the staff is always friendly and welcoming as well. This place rocks, definitely a top Austin destination of mine. Oh yeah, and the music here is ALWAYS on point (not to mention at an enjoyable volume level!) read more

I absolutely love this place! The wine is amazing, as well as their label art. My boyfriend and I are club members now. That's how you know the love is real! Come here if you're in town! read more

I had a blast with my girlfriend here! We went on a Friday afternoon. Very quaint atmosphere. I drank not one wine I didn't like. And they weren't stingy with the pours. We bought a few bottles and will definitely come back! read more

We had such a great time at the winery! Try the cheese board and Trebbiano:) delicious!

Cool location and environment. Wine was surprisingly good but a bit overpriced in my opinion. Staff was friendly. The primary reason for my 3 star review is the "tour" and their complete lack of a process for getting their customers what they paid for. The "tour" is a complete scam and I absolutely recommend skipping it. The whole tour takes about 5 minutes, and you don't even move. You stand in the main seating area and look at the ~ 8 barrels they "age" the wine in, then they talk about how they want wine to be accessible to the masses and that it can go with pizza as well as steak. We were never even taken into the back where you could tell all of the action happened. It was just some dude rambling about his opinions of wine. Complete waste of money and they should be ashamed for charging anything for it. Also, lots of confusion on the tastings and attempts to double charge us because they don't give you any kind of receipt or wristband indicating you've already paid. We paid for 3 tastings + tour and ended up not having any tastings and being offered 2 glasses of wine to make up for it. Don't do any of that BS, just go there and hang out and buy your drinks straight up from the bar. EDIT 1/16/18: In response to the owners comment below... Hi Ross, thanks for responding. The wine was good, and it being a "tad" overpriced is my opinion. My wife disagreed with me, but regardless we both enjoyed it and I still recommended it to others in my review. As for the tour... yes, I agree that the space and ambiance is very nice - which I also said in my review. I was mainly pointing out the gap between what we paid for versus what we got, and the confusion around the whole process. You make my point for me when you say the tour only costs $5, yet we were actually charged $10 for the tour and $15 for the tasting per person. And I'm not sure what you're getting at with the condescending "Willy Wonka" comment... I didn't ask to go smash grapes (which yes, I remember you telling us about). I only pointed out that there is clearly a full wine production area behind the tasting room and it's not unreasonable to think a paid tour would involve physically touring it, whether it's actively running or not. If a "non-peak" time tour is just to "stand in the ambiance of the main lobby" and be told things that the bartender tells you while pouring your glass, then I would not recommend others pay for that and instead put it towards some actual drinks. Finally, again, I point to the confusion of what we paid for versus what we got. As I said, your staff was very friendly and I never accused anyone of being dishonest. I paid for a tour+tasting for 3 people, so $75 total. At no point were we told what to do or where to go to have the tasting, nor were we given any kind of wristband or indication that we had paid. We were told it is all on the "honors system". So, when I went to the bar and asked about the tasting after the tour, I was told that if I took the tour then I had already had the tasting. I told the bartender that I hadn't had anything yet, and wanted to know how to do the tasting. At that point she tried to ring me up for a $15 tasting. I had to explain that my wife had already paid $75 for 3 tastings+tours, to which she was confused as to how I had paid. Finally, someone came from upstairs and recognized my wife when I pointed her out and verified we'd paid. At that point, I was tired of messing with it and was offered 2 free glasses (or the equivalent of 1 tasting), which I took. Point being - that was far too complicated for a simple task of a tour+tasting. It seems you have thin skin and I've offended you. Never did I accuse you of running a dishonest business, or insult your friendly staff. I simply shared my opinion that the tour was not worth the $10, and that the whole tasting+tour process was confusing and inconsistent. Maybe "scam" is a strong word, how does "ripoff" sound? Finally, skim through your other Yelp reviews, if there is a common theme to the poor reviews, it's confusion and an inconsistent experience. Perhaps put your energies towards improving that, rather than on being condescending to your customers. read more

Walked in, 3 customers, bartender was standing in the bar did not even acknowledge we walked in. I did walk up to the bar and ask for a menu. Still did not welcome me to the Winery and explain to me how she wanted our party to order. I work in customer service and this customer service was inexcusable. We came out for a bachelorette party, took a 20 minute Uber for nothing. Never coming back. read more

Fantastic! Highly recommend. Stopped in not really knowing what to expect but was blown away by quality. Very friendly management as well. I will definitely be back. read more

These guys are the bees knees when it comes to Austin Wine! Pick up a Bottle to try yourself!

Kind of hard to find - but, worth the look. Hosts/owners were very friendly and accommodating. Selection of wine was good.

Came here last night for their monthly showing of a movie from 7-9. This time it was Space Jam! I live fairly close so if this could keep going that'd be awesome! Came with a group of 8 and got there around 6:15 and were able to get a good spot. Wouldn't recommend bringing blankets because the floors are concrete but folding chairs seems like a good idea and if not either of those then you are welcome to use their chairs too. Split a bottle of their viognier with a friend. It was pretty nice... round, lush, easy to drink. I love that all of their wines will eventually be from the Texas hill country, supporting that local economy. I also tried the rose and the alvarinho and viognier blend they had, for the price it wasn't bad. Had their bread and cheese plate and olives. Nice little snacks nothing crazy. Overall, I had a great time and the atmosphere was very chill and laid back. Will be coming here again soon! Look forward to more movies! read more

I can't say enough good things about The Austin Winery. The wine was the best I've had in years, and I've taken wine courses and travelled the world tasting wine. The lads were friendly, knowledgeable, so helpful, professional yet unpretentious. If you can go, go. If you can order, order. I can't wait to go back! read more

Yes, Austin folks! There is a quality winery in the state's capital city that's worth your sipping time. Having just opened up over a month ago, this very small urban winery has the potential to be a big hit in the Austin scene. The three young entrepreneurs Cooper Anderson, Matthew Smith and Ross McLauchlan have started with an initial small batch of wines sourced from various west coast and Texas terroirs. Everything in a wine that a good wine fan expects is here in the lineup, from crisp whites to deep bold reds. Current wines available for tasting are made from grapes chiefly sourced from California. The Sauvignon Blanc from Lodi is a very nice crisp dry white that you'll enjoy. The Russian River Valley Chardonnay puts the "B" in buttery flavor and despite its long oak aging, it's not an "oak wine". The three Pinot Noirs from different areas provide the opportunity to sample the influence and subtle variations of various west coast terroir on a single varietal. The Pinot Noir from Sonoma County comes across quite fruity like a Cabernet Sauvignon. The Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is quite bold and favorable. Finally, the Santa Lucia Pinot Noir is just plain awesome. Who knew one could enjoy such quality and variety of notes of Pinot Noirs in one sitting at the same winery. But don't stop there! Their Violent Crown is a Grenache/Syrah blend(80/20) that puts the "w" in wow. Sadly, the source for the Grenache in this vintage is no longer available, so keep a few of these around and enjoy over time. Lastly, you'll get to sip the tasty old vine Zinfandel from Shenandoah Valley. Stay tuned to this blog channel and we'll be able to go more in depth on each wine in the future. At the time of this visit, the Texas wines weren't ready to be bottled, but should be soon. Do take note of the unique art work with the labels. They help tell a story with each wine. These label art work are worth framing and displaying in your post-opened bottle room. They are currently open on Saturdays as well as by appointment. Give this new local winery a tour on your next wine adventure. It's a cool place to visit, along with Austin! read more

This is my new favorite place to spend a Saturday afternoon or evening. I've joined the wine club so my tastings are free but the $15 price is quite a value for the fabulous wines you are able to taste. We've done the Hill Country wine tour thing a few times and wines at Austin Winery are so much better. Save the trip out of Austin and stop by here. I've met both Cooper and Matt and they are both very friendly and knowledgable. They are open on Saturdays for walk-ins but you can also make an appointment and they will do tasting throughout the week as well. read more

Fantastic local winery with a personal touch. Great blends from the best California grapes. Highly recommended.

Great winery! The guys were so great! They stayed open later for us. They had fantastic suggestions for the tasting too! A must visit!

Came here on a whim, a friend had to force me! We were in Austin to get out of Houston for the weekend and enjoy some food. After our little food binge, we decided to get some wine and found this winery here on yelp. I wasn't expecting much but they far exceeded my expectations! The location is a little obscure but easy enough to find. Parking was easy. We were greeted immediately when walking in and they sat us at a comfy couch. We decided to do a tasting, $15/person, and it was fantastic. One of the owners assisted us and explained the wines well. I tried the Russian River Valley Chardonnay, Trebbiano (my favorite), Old Vine Zinfandel, Quarter Horse (very tasty) and Texas High Plains Rosé. I walked away with better wine tasting knowledge, more in depth understanding of Texas wines, and 3 bottles of Trebbiano, which is hard to find by the way. Great place to taste some wine and have fun with friends. I highly recommend anyone coming here for some good wine and great service! read more

I LOVE the Austin Winery and everything that it does. The wine is delicious, Cooper, Ross and Matt are a fantastic team who are excited to share all they know about wine and their business, and every trip to the winery is a distinct pleasure. We're wine club members, as are my parents - who live in Oregon and have the wine shipped out there it's so good! Cannot recommend these guys and their products highly enough. read more

Everyone that I worked with at the Austin winery to set up a birthday party for my husband was super nice and helpful. Cooper the head winemaker was so chill, and kind and knowledgeable. First of all the selection of wines is I think incredible considering they make them all themselves and additionally they were delicious! We did the 5 variety wine tastings. And I wanted to do 10 because they were all so good. I don't say that lightly either. I'd never been there before or had any of their wines yet and my husband is super into wine and not easily impressed. He LOVED them. Most of the guests and I ended up buying bottles to take home or joining their wine club. I can't stress enough how great Cooper was to work with either. He's extremely approachable and offered to give all the guests a wine tour, so after filling our glasses with some great wine he walked us around to show us where the magic happens. I'm positive he would know the answer to the most obscure question you could think of about wine in general not just his own . The Husband had a blast and the environment is warm and inviting. Totally recommend. read more

Fabulous afternoon spent at this winery. The owner spent a lot of time with us, talking about his background and the wine and were so accommodating to us. The wine was tasty - our favorite was the Pinot noir and Albariño! We will definitely come back next time we're in Austin! read more

Daniel was a lot of fun and the wine was excellent. I recommend the Workhorse for a red or the Chardonnay for a white. The location seems far out and hidden but worth the drive. They are moving locations soon. read more

Hosted a baby shower for an employee at the winery and had the best time! She figured even if she couldn't enjoy the wine, at least her guests could and it was perfect. Great space to host 50 or so people, very reasonable at $15/person. Everyone said it was the best baby shower they'd been to! Thank you to Ross, Cooper, Matt and the whole team for making it a fun and easy day! read more

We chose The Austin Winery to supply the wine for our wedding this July and I can't express enough how awesome they were! We chose the Workhorse Red Blend and Wild Hare Sauvignon Blanc because they were excellent wines and great for crowd-pleasing; however, we also tried their Old Vine Zin and Violet Crown which were both amazing as well! Our guests loved the wines-one even bought several cases to take home with him. Ross, one of the owners was extremely knowledgeable and professional throughout the whole experience. If you are looking for quality wines at a great value I would highly recommend the Austin Winery for your next event, or for your next wine adventure at the super market. :) Two big thumbs up! read more