Wonderful wine and a wonderful time. Great mix of locals and out of towners. Great conversations…read moreand a lovely space.

Stopped in here on a whim during my last visit to Johnson City and I'm so glad I did. This small…read morewine shop packs a lot of character into its space, with a strong sense of history, friendly service and even better wine. I'm a sucker for rosé, so I ordered a glass and it ended up being one of the best I've had from a Texas winery. The person behind the bar took the time to share the winery's backstory, which I always appreciate, and even let me pick out a record to play while I enjoyed my wine. The whole experience felt laid-back, personal and genuinely relaxing. I'll definitely be back and next time, I'm leaving with a bottle of that rosé.

Fun little bar with appetizer like foods. Our drinks were outstanding. The Black walnut old…read morefashioned is probably the best OF I've ever had; the Evan Williams bourbon was smooth & chocolstey. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her French 75. We'll be back for drinks again.

Matt and Garrett make great drinks! I love seeing all of their house made ingredients and how that…read morehave unique liquors and wine! This is a neighborhood favorite for us. We love coming in here after pizza night and have a drink or two!

Our first stop for the Wine Lovers Celebration 2026. We arrived just a little after it opened on a…read moreThursday so we were the only customers. We were greeted by a staff member at the door as we were climbing the step and taken to the Speakeasy Tasting Room. I opted for the Red Wine Tasting and my husband opted for the Sweet White Tasting. Service and conversation were good. My husband loved his Sweet Whites. Unfortunately for me, the reds didn't meet my love for BIG BOLD Reds. The red wines were very light and the first 2 too tart for my liking. Everyone has their personal preference. It was definitely worth stopping. Tastings were normally $20 per person and we had purchased Wine Lovers Celebration passport for a couple at $100. If you haven't tried the Texas Wine Passport, it is worth the money.

I had no idea this existed in Johnson City!! Such a beautiful vineyard with a great speakeasy they…read morejust added. It adds a nice layer to the normal vineyard, especially since they have later hours. The flatbread pizza was great. The sommelier was so knowledgeable and helpful. And the best Texas wines I've ever had!

Once again, lovely people here. The outside tasting area is nice, but not overly scenic. Pretty…read moresecluded and quiet, which is refreshing. Pray hefty tasting pours. The whites were clean and crisp. Not a big white fan, but quite drinkable. Really liked the tempranillos, which is pretty typical of Texas wines.

This winery is so welcoming. I often go here for the service alone. They also have the best rose. I…read moream her disappointed here.

3rd time here & we LOVE this place! Sara at the front desk is sooo friendly & helpful. Worth…read moreremembering her by name!!! They updated their store & it is amazing!! Last night I bought a bottle of bourbon barrel wine & hubby bought a 6pk of their beer & we played dominoes in the common area. This morning I went looking for lip balm & the store had just what I needed - local & only $3. The on-site restaurant is phenomenal. We had burger & fries and margarita pizza while listening to live music. The villas are cozy & the beds are better than mine at home. Even though we live 4 hours away, we joined the wine club for the perks. Worth giving this place a try!!!!

My husband and I stopped for wine tasting as part of the Texas Wine Lovers Celebration. The…read moreinstructions online for the Wine Lovers Celebration, we were supposed to make reservations online. We did as instructed but only received an automated message. After no response back after 2 hours, we just stopped by the winery. Apparently, the wine tasting room staff knew nothing about the reservation/messaging system. The system is probably used more so to the resort and/or restaurant on property. My husband opted for the semi-sweet/sweet wine tasting selection and I opted for the reserved white/red combo. We enjoyed our wines as we chatted with the staff. All the wines were delicious. Great service.

Let's go day drinking in a castle..... OK!!…read more Great wine, food, customer service & beautiful view. Enjoyed visiting this establishment. We need one in San Diego, CA!! #DiningWithTheAndersons #Texas #WineTime #WineCastle #Familia

During our weekend in the Hill Country my wife saw this winery and decided to try it…read more From the road you can see a small castle like building on land! Very interesting concept . Upon entry it is very esentric with colors and the decor. They have a huge outdoor patio over looking the trees and landscape for you to enjoy your wine from. We did a wine tasting there to see what they have. I did an all red tasting and my wife did a mix of red, white, and semi sweet. The employees were very friendly and prompt. I enjoyed my red tasting for the experience. I do find that they do not have many full bodies wines Was a good experience but not for my palate!

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?

Cute and I mean cute little wine bar/bottle shop/snack bar/bookshop in historic downtown Lockhart…read more They carry a variety of local and regional wines & bubbly. Most of the wines they sell are organic and female owned wineries. You can get snacks like fries and salads. The books carried here focus on food, wine, and entertaining. Dog-friendly. Woof.

My husband and I stopped in for a glass of wine after our drive in from DFW. Once inside we found…read moresuch a lovely atmosphere filled with books, great music and some super cute pups, so we stayed for a bottle and some delicious bites. Sierra was so lovely and attentive to us. She was friendly and engaging but gave us space to relax. The chicken dip with pickles was absolutely delicious, and the fresh burrata with house made pecan pesto was divine. What a gem!!!