I was in town for the Labor Day weekend and met a friend here for a couple of glasses of wine. It…read morehas a very local and friendly atmosphere with a large back lawn with picnic tables to sit outside and relax. The staff were very attentive and knowledgeable. I had 2 red wines that were both delicate and smooth. They also have a few trinkets for purchase. I found the perfect 50th birthday gift for a close friend. We had a great time visiting and look forward to stopping off again when we're back in town.

The wine is great and the staff is awesome. Come in and sample there wonderful selection. You won't…read morebe disappointed. There is live music once the weather is warmer. I'll be back sooner than later.

On a recent trip to Fred, we decided to branch out and visit Bending Branch Winery in Comfort, TX.,…read moreas it's only about a 45-minute ride from downtown Fred. Bending Branch produces some top-notch wines and Bourbon! The winery is beautiful with multiple rooms, from high tops to comfy chairs. There is also a large patio that has some shade. They have a great family story (check out their website) and a unique way to produce bold wines. Being Kentucky natives, their bourbons are full-bodied and range from great for an old-fashioned to smooth as silk, straight up delicious. We enjoyed our red flight tasting, and yes, their Tannat is superb. Both their 2022 and 2021 Estate were complex, not overly fruity and rich. Their Tempranillo is beautifully balanced with some cherry notes and a fine leathery finish. I did sample their high-rye bourbon and was impressed with its smoothness. So impressed that a bottle now sits in my bourbon cabinet at home. This bourbon is easily sipped straight up or with a single ice cube. Bonus: If you do visit Bending Branch, take a short drive to downtown Comfort. There are some cool stores, and you have to check out the historic Giles Hotel. You can access their beautiful courtyard, and we were told by multiple folks that their breakfast is awesome. We are planning a return trip to check out the other wineries in the area and stay here.

Beautiful location!!!! It feels like you are in Tuscany! Lovely service with indoor and outdoor…read morefacilities. The outside patio has umbrellas for shade as well. I am in love with the Tempranillo!!! If you want a wine tasting, I highly recommend Bending Branch. They also have bourbons. Great place and low key. Love it!!!

Texas Hill Country Wine Passport: #4 Tasting: Complimentary…read morefor the entire line, about 6 wines. Saltine crackers provided, dump (you might need it), no indoor plumbing=no water. Tasting Staff: friendly and informal, but a bit rushed, even though we were the only ones there. Definitely had a memorized schpiel for each wine. Facilities: Nice bar, located in town off the main drag. Wine Dogs: none We interrupted the tasting woman's morning plant watering and I think she was a little miffed about it. But, after a short wait we began our tasting. The wines were not great, but some were OK and the prices were low. We tasted about 6 wines and purchased the Orange Chardonnay. The cork was a little smashed but when we asked for another bottle the woman was very adamant about there being nothing wrong with it. The raisin wine was interesting, but the jalapeno wine takes the cake for the most interesting wine I've ever tried. Its not something for sipping, because its super-hot, but I suppose you could cook with it. Sip lightly! They were very proud of it, but I don't know if they should be.

This was our third and last winery of the day. We walked in from the back, from Highs Cafe, so I…read morehave no idea what the building looks like from the front. It's cozy from the back. And there was a whole bunch of jalapeno plants growing lined up on the walkway, more about them later. There was no one behind the tasting counter when we walked in, but she came up from a back room quickly after we shut the door. She wasn't the most friendly, especially considering the two wineries we visited earlier. We tasted all that they had, they were sold out of the orange chard. They had a crisp white that was good, but most of the rest were too sweet for me. I dumped quite a few out. Now for the jalapenos, the jalapeno wine was crazy! So very hot, one little sip and your mouth is burning. She added a little clamato and voila! A perfect spicy bloody mary! It was excellent! I liked it so much we bought three bottles. What it could do to my homemade pasta sauce...

The Board Couple catered a full dinner for about 20 on very short notice for a gathering at the…read moreHotel Giles and it was absolutely delicious! Super fresh salad with a yummy lemon vinaigrette dressing, chicken Parmesan AND baked ziti with sausage and perfectly grilled veggies. Dessert was perfect--a pistachio and dark chocolate and sea salt cookie (ridiculously large but somehow, everyone managed to eat theirs). I gather they do mostly catering and are open at certain times for wine and charcuterie boards. If you are in Comfort (or need a caterer), check them out. Best meal of my three days there!

Cute local wine and charcuterie a short drive from 1604 and la Cantera. My husband and I were…read morecelebrating my birthday weekend and decided to come check it out. Being a self proclaimed wine snob I'm always on the hunt for a new wine bar with a good selection. We came to the right place. My husband chose beer on draft and I had a nice pinot grigio. They have sandwiches and small meat and cheese boards depending on your group size. We Had a baked Brie that was yummy and also the remedy a small selection of meat and cheese which was just perfect with or drinks. The atmosphere was cute and cozy. I give the board couple an A+

Stay away from this company!! Booked wine tour for 10 people. They never showed and won't refund…read moreme over $2000

Woody was great, our party had a wonderful time touring Fredericksburg wineries with him and he was…read morevery knowledgable about the area and the vineyards. He has deep contacts at each location and was able to get a very large group into locations that have restrictions due to COVID. We would all use Woody again when we go back to visit the Texas wine country. Book with Woody you won't regret it. Thanks Woody!!!

THE BEST EXPERIENCE EVER....EVERR!! Diana & Robin were so friendly, funny, personable, and just all…read morearound the best guides. They made us feel so welcomed, like we've known them forever! Love the park and ride, it's a relief being able to drink alcohol and not have to worry about calling an uber or cab. The park and ride allows you the opportunity to just relax, and enjoy the experience. If you log onto their website they have different tour packages. We did the Guadalupe River tour. We stopped at 3 Winery's and a distillery and tried some moonshine. We stopped for lunch in Comfort, Tx which was a cute little town. You get out and enjoy a some time looking around before moving on with the tour. The winery's they take you to are just amazing. What you get for the price is such a great deal. We never felt rushed. They allowed us to sight see and allowed us to just take our time to enjoy each winery. Diana or Robin even took our photos.

Our group went out on a wine tasting tour guided by Diana of Cottonwood Wine Tours. We went out to…read morethe Tx Hill Country town of Boerne. 1st Winery was Sister Creek followed by lunch at the Hungry Horse having a very good meal. The 2nd wine tasting was at Lost Oak. Both wine tasting locations were charming & pleasantly differed in ambience. The tastings offered a generous variety of wines & good pours. Our guide Diana was delightful & gave us tips on wine tasting & the process of wine production. She even offered the history of winery's in the Texas Hill Country & the local town Boerne. So if you or your group are in San Antonio look up Cottonwood Wine Tours & book yourselves for a fine day out!