What a great place to kick up your feet and relax. My husband had a glass of red and I enjoyed the…read moresangria in the mason jar. It was a beautiful day outside, so we sat outside in the courtyard. The man, I can't remember his name, that served us was knowledgeable and friendly! We would definitely go back!

Very good winery tasting room! Family owned and operated, the tasting room serves up good wines…read morefrom Central Texas. The entrance is a bit hidden off of Main Street, in the sense that the signage is almost invisible and the entry gate is non-descript. Let folks know where you are! Sarah was our server today, very knowledgeable and she provided a great presentation of the tasting menu. The wines were good. No whites available today, but the reds were fun. We picked up a candle and a couple of bottles. S good visit, worth your time!

Came for Wednesday food truck. Had a glass of wine on their beautiful patio. Service always nice…read more Good people there. The wife got great $1 wings and i got Boudin balls. Nice fun place. Ran into our friend Dan West. Small world.

Our favorite winery in Fredericksburg! It is small but mighty. From service to the wine,…read moreeverything is amazing and we ended up signing up for the wine club. Shout out to Leti, who provides great service every time

If you're visiting Fredericksburg and don't stop by Safari Winery, you are seriously missing…read moreout--especially if you get the chance to meet Peggy! Peggy absolutely MADE our experience unforgettable. From the moment we walked in, she greeted us like old friends and brought such warmth, humor, and genuine passion to the tasting. You can tell she truly loves what she does, and that energy is contagious.

We loved this place!…read more We'd stopped here on a previous visit and enjoyed it, so we figured we'd try it again - this time with our small older dog. Safari Winery is dog-friendly. They have a lot of outdoor seating - all of which is suitable for dogs. We took advantage of that. Tinker loved being with us and she enjoyed the space. As the sun got more intense in our outdoor space, we asked if we could bring little Tinker indoors. They said 'yes'. They were so kind about it. It helps that Tinker is a small dog and super friendly and a non-barker. Joslyn was our server and she was very kind and helpful. On our next visit to Fredericksburg, we'll definitely be back to Safari Winery.

Cannot recommend this place enough! Comfy interior with a great piano bar. Booked for a party of 14…read morewell in advance and we had a "private room" right off the main room with the piano. They offer various wine flights and light bites which were all delicious. Great service and a great atmosphere right off Main Street.

Apparently singing "friends in low places" in a baritone will get you asked if you are sober enough…read morefor another glass of wine. The two stars is NOT for the piano player Pierson Keating, who is great, for whom I would give 5 Stars. For clarification I have had a total of 3 glasses of wine since noon and it's currently 7 o'clock and I am writing this review as I am leaving. I have a strong understanding of TABC rules and regulations, and this question was misplaced and pretty rude. Pierson, the pianist, asked my group to sing a song we requested because he was unsure of the lyrics, then the staff asked the group to sit down. Not sure if this place is catered to the older crowd or just not accustomed to having girls who like to have a good time, but I wouldn't come back here if you payed me. Staff 2.7/10. Food 6.7/10. Pianist 10/10.

Located just off the Old San Antonio Road near Fredericksburg, one of the newest wineries has…read morejoined the Texas Hill Country family. This venture has been a dream for owners Mike & Rosann Mitrione. Their first vineyard was established in the Texas High Plains in 2018, where they planted around 15 varietals across 27 acres. In 2021, they began designing and planning their new 38-acre Texas Hill Country vineyard. They started planting their estate vineyard in 2022 and have now expanded to 9 acres of vines including Albariño, Petite Sirah, Montepulciano, Syrah, and Aglianico. Since opening to the public in summer of 2023, they've maintained a steadfast commitment to producing 100% Texas wines. When you enter the tasting room, you will immediately notice the impressive Texas granite structure adorned with a symbol that reflects the Ross family's core values: Faith, Family, Friends, and Fellowship. The two-story, eco-friendly tasting facility is semi-circular and built into the hillside - reminiscent of a piazza in Italy. It has an upscale vibe, high-end design, and comfort in mind lending to its artistic flair. Facing east, the tasting room stays cooler both inside and out, enhancing the experience. Another notable feature are the large tables made from repurposed old pecan trees found on the property. Well known Texas winemaker Tim Drake has been helping in the crafting of some very fine wine here. Most focus has been primarily on Italian style wines which reflects the owner's wine travels. Most grapes are sourced from the High Plains vineyard estate with some future Hill Country estate wines to come. First to sample was the '23 Sauvignon Blanc which is sourced from the High Plains estate vineyard. Citrus & melons will be the first notes to light up your wine palate followed by zesty acidity. The second white wine sampled was the '23 Bisaccia. This Italian style blend, named after Michael's grandfather's Italian town, was crafted with 57% Trebbiano, 39% Albariño, and 4% Pinot Grigio. It is dry with dried apricot notes and minerality. An extra white wine treat was the Windswept. This Rhone style blend (yes, departure from the Italian theme, but that's ok) is a blend of 52% Viognier and 48% Roussanne. It is a lovely lighter Rhone style wine with buttery notes, a tango between apricot and pear, and a hint of minerality. Moving to the Rosé wines, the first to sample was the '24 Sangiovese Rosé. It had a pink colored hue with notes of watermelon and strawberry coupled with good acids. It also had more of a Provence style feel to it for an added pleasant. The next Rosé wine sipped was the '24 Vega. It is Malbec based with some raspberry notes and a nice soft and refreshing feel. Moving into the reds, the first to sample was the '23 Grenache. It was aged in Russian oak (yes, for real), exhibited a deep brick rusty color, lots of good fruit forwardness and a touch of smoke. Next, was the '22 Piazza Rossa. This super Tuscan style wine has 67% Sangiovese, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 11% Merlot. To say it has a big nose is an understatement, but you will also be impressed by its deep dark color, and notes of fig. Plus, the finish is to die for! Saving the best for last red to sip, was the '22 Envisage. This right bank Bordeaux style wine (yes, not exactly Italian, but still great) was carefully crafted with 46% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 16% Malbec. It has nice rich dark fruit, some baking spices, good tannins and acidity, and a smooth finish. Overall, it was a very fine and enjoyable tasting session with everything being spot on. When dreams are realized, magic happens. You can see this not only in the quality wines produced, but the tasting room design, décor, and cool vibes. There is a food truck on site that will whip up some good eats to pair with your wine. You will experience great hospitality here as well. The team is very professional, knowledgeable, and attentive to help ensure you have the tasting experience you desire. You will feel well cared for and comfortable here and will want to return. Cheers!

My wife and I spent the evening in Boerne and made a trip to Fredericksburg to get our wine…read moreshipment from another vineyard. We decided to try something new this time around. We were kind of concerned as it is in the opposite direction of all the other places. Upon arrival we were greeted by the host in the outside foyer and taken to our table ( they take reservations but we did not have one). We were sat and promptly greeted by our server. She explained the options for tasting to us and informed us that there was a food truck onsite as well. We opted to do the red wine tasting . The tasting started with a Grenache ( full bodied, very fruity but not sweet) the grapes really shine, next was the Sangiovese which was even better. We went through a series of 5 wines that all were made with exceptional care as none were left to waste. My favorite was the 1 Sangiovese, 2 Grenache, 3 Tempranillo. We also purchased a pizza from the food truck onsite. It was a margarita pizza ( large enough for two to share as a medium snack). If your hungry you made need more. They have more than pizza as well. We bought a bottle of Sangiovese and will definitely return. Excellent live performer and extraordinary service !!

The Resort COTTAGE was very nice and clean. We booked #14, it had King bed and 2 large chairs for…read moresitting. Plenty of room for 2 and perfect for a weekend. (microwave, mini fridge and coffee pot) Chairs for sitting outside on the large deck. We had a couple of problems, but Barney was on it and they were resolved quickly. *Pet friendly (with a fee) *Close to town and other things on Hwy. 290 *Parking close to cottages Will definitely book again and recommend them to my friends and family.

What was supposed to be A Day to remember, it turned out to be one of the worst experiences I have…read moreever had. We visited Saturday to celebrate an engagement of our children. We had been to a few other spots before and literally got red carpet treatment and people were genuinely happy we were visiting their establishment. However not the case at The Resort" We walked in and sat down and immediately the server came to take our order. She carded the newly engaged couple and asked them both for their ID's. When she realized the bride to be had a different last name then her mother, they asked for proof they were related. That's when everything got uncomfortable. For the bride to be does not share her mother's name has her mother was divorced many years ago. The server then asked to show proof of insurance where it showed that the mother paid for the daughters insurance. Being restaurant owners themselves, the mother questioned why she was being asked this, and mentioned to the server, it was getting very uncomfortable and to just forget about it. We would take our business elsewhere. The father of the bride to be felt horrible for all of us and went in to speak with a manager. The manager was rude, and started spouting off Texas ABC laws, which again our friend was a restaurant owner himself, and said there is no law that says a daughter and a mother have to share the same last name for proof of identification. By this time, the server had already packed up our wine, instead of putting it in nice bags , she put them in plastic bags, and taped them up, as if we were hobos (see pics), and brought us a bottle of wine, which she indicated was a "gift" as we think she felt bad for what had happened. The wine was not even from their winery. It was a bottle of Martha Stewart "Two Buck chuck wine". As we were leaving, the manager was in the bar, and I went over to tell him how horrible the experience was, instead of pulling me to the side to have a conversation he started yelling at me in the bar, he started quoting the same laws he had referred to previously, and told me I was never allowed to come back. I of course, said we were never coming back anyway. He was yelling at me as I left the bar. And yes, owners of the restaurant you can go back and see the video tape and watch him, follow me out yelling at me, in front of your whole restaurant. Customer service 101, even if the customer is wrong, you do not chase them out of the restaurant, make a scene in front of all your other customers, and never follow them to the parking lot,Not just bad customer service, but 100% uncouth. Then, he proceeded to tell me to fuck off as we were standing outside of the restaurant, in front of customers entering the restaurant, my son and our friends. I literally felt like I was at a low budget establishment, or bowling alley. So incredibly disappointed. Shame on you to the owners or lead manager of this establishment. You need to do better. (Im including a picture of how our wine was packed that day- where is the other open bottles from the other visitors were not sent home this way. They were sent home in nice carry bags with the Ventor's name on them)

Great little place where you can learn to cook like a chef. Fantastic place with all the BBQ…read moresauces and so much more. If you go out back there's a small private lake. Try the food your mind will explode. Super delicious everything you try you'll want to buy it all. Don't forget the wine!

My go-to spot for relaxation on stressful days. I adore the flower covered walk ways and beautiful…read morelake in the back surrounded by large pine trees. The only issue is that it closes early and is super packed on weekends with limited parking. My best option has been coming for lunch when possible during the week. It is absolute heaven enjoying their peach Moscato with a good book while catching some vitamin D as butterflys flutter around me. I don't care what type of day I'm having, this place makes it better instantly. They often have great deals. The last time I went they gave me some free cheese sticks with my purchase. It was very nice of the workers to let me sample a few options before deciding, and the customer service was smiley and friendly just as you would expect for such a classy and beautiful spot. I highly recommend this one if you need to decompress or just if you want to get out and enjoy the sun on your skin.

Had another great visit to Barons Creek Vineyards, and it continues to be one of our go-to spots…read morewhen we're in town. Always consistently good. The staff is knowledgeable and they do a great job walking you through the wines and making recommendations based on what you like. We had the Zinfandel and the Sauvignon Blanc--both were excellent. The Zinfandel was bold and smooth, and the Sauvignon Blanc was crisp and refreshing. Honestly, they never miss here. This place nails the Fredericksburg wine country vibe. Relaxed, clean, and just the right balance of upscale and comfortable. It's easy to settle in and lose track of time. We'll definitely be back--this is one of those spots that's reliably great every time.

I had an amazing experience at Barons Creek Vineyards thanks to Mathew Hansen. From the moment we…read morewalked in, he made us feel welcome and taken care of. He was extremely knowledgeable about the wines and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand without being overwhelming. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does -- his passion really shows. Mathew took the time to learn what flavors we liked and tailored the tasting to match our preferences perfectly. Every recommendation he made was spot-on, and we ended up discovering new favorites we wouldn't have tried otherwise. He was attentive, friendly, and professional the entire time, making the visit relaxed and fun instead of rushed. If you visit Barons Creek Vineyards, definitely ask for Mathew Hansen -- he truly elevates the whole experience. Outstanding service and hospitality. 5/5 stars!

Had the pleasure of having my wine tasting with Jay! To visit & support a FEMALE GROWER & WINEMAKER…read morethat is 100% estate Texas grown IS INSPIRING as a hard working woman! I brought my mom, partner and family. We traveled from San Antonio. I loved it so much I became a member and took home 3 bottles!! It was around Christmas time so there was also a tree decorated. The tasting room has lots of natural light. I live in Atl and I am glad I picked this spot. Their story also drew me and how Kalasi is intentional in everything they do! From the labels, snacks, names of wines, to the water cups. You can also see llamas, sheep, and horses on the land around. Beautiful area. Outside the area they have lawn chairs, to sit outside and tables on the outside. Lot of space for dogs and big groups. Thanks Jay, Kalasi Cellars and (The owners and dreamers and doers-) Nikhila & Greg! I will be back soon and will definitely be bringing other friends along!

This is a wonderful winery, we met with Dana who walked us through the whole experience, from the…read moreowners story to how the wines are produced. We enjoyed our experience as well as the wines! I definitely recommend this place if you are looking for 100% Texas grown wines especially from a female winemaker! We will definitely be back!

This place is such a gem in the hill country with some truly amazing chocolate and sweets. We…read moreoriginally tried the jalapeño peanut brittle at another winery as a pairing and we immediately bought multiple bags and made it a point to check out hill country chocolates actual store on our next trip. They will offer you a sample when you come in, and you can either do a tasting or just do some shopping there. These chocolates are elite and are priced accordingly. The owner came out and talked to every table while we were there and provided Us with additional samples. Everything was delicious with amazing flavors. They do have wine you can try here too, but this is an amazing non drinking option when in the area.

The greeter was waiting on us as we arrived & sat us promptly & explained everything in detail…read more The downstairs was cute & they also had a display of several items to purchase & I wanted to buy it all. However, let's get to the reason we came...chocolate tasting: what gorgeous chocolates, almost too pretty to eat. Dan McCoy, the owner made an appearance & kindly brought us chocolate covered strawberries, chocolate covered marshmallows, & jalapeno peanut brittle. I failed to snap a pic. We also got to taste their jalapeno peanut brittle & the caramel popcorn. I had their Lambrusco & the hubs paired with Pinot Noir. Highly recommend visiting & everyone in town seems to know & like Dan as well & several of the Main Street establishments sale his chocolates as well but visiting their establishment was a treat!