A hidden gem if you're looking for a fun and educational half-day trip outside of Austin. The drive…read moretakes you through the beautiful Texas Hill Country, making the journey just as enjoyable as the destination. There's plenty of parking when you arrive. The tasting begins with a tray of olive oils and fresh bread. The host walks you through each olive oil and balsamic vinegar, explaining their flavors, differences, and best uses. I had no idea there were so many varieties of olive oil! It was such a fun and informative experience!

Our first time making the drive out to Texas Hill Country Olive Co came on a Saturday afternoon!…read more It is definitely off the beaten path, and took us just about 45 mins to arrive from Austin. We can specifically for the 2pm curated olive Oil tasting, and we had somewhat of a mixed experience. The tasting started a bit late, and there wasn't much direction or acknowledgment of our crew waiting around unsure of where to go or what to do. Once we were finally invited into the tasting room, they were missing a couple of place settings, so we had to wait while more were prepared. The tasting itself was a very cool experience. We were guided through about 8 different oils and 4 balsamic. We talked about the production, processing, health benefits, and practical application of olive oil! The course instructor was nice, but some of the information she provided seemed suspect--perhaps more geared towards promoting THCOC oil than providing object facts (haha). The room was also freezing cold (a comment made by a few different parties). Ok I'm done complaining haha... the space itself is beautiful, and some of the oils we tasted were sublime. It really was amazing the difference in taste between different varieties and blends of olives. The infusions were very fun, business' story was fascinating. Beautiful, inspiring, and also tragic. Highly recommend visiting just to support the owner and his family. We will definitely buy their oil in the future!

10/10 All around. The environment reminded me of on of…read morethose chill, cozy cafes that everyone hangs out at after work or school. A ton of plants, games to play, and plenty of seating; they even have merch! The service was great, it was not busy at all when I went but the woman was sweet at the register, very attentive and kind. The food was clean, healthy, and delicious. It tasted so fresh and the flavor combos were yummy. Not to mention the lavender matcha slushie 11/10

Had lunch there the other day. Very nice looking, clean restaurant…read more We had a Turkey Club Sandwich. The roasted tomato aeoli really made the taste stand out. The bacon and turkey were excellent too. We'll be stopping here again anytime we go through Dripping Springs.

Just had my sister's bachelorette party her and had such a great experience! Marshall took such…read moregood care of us and was very knowledge and helpful. Would recommend this place to anyone looking to host an event.

We had an amazing time at this little winery. The service was great. Our kids enjoyed playing…read morearound the grounds while we did a couple of tastings. Their Christmas Cuvée? Was delicious. Definitely coming back!

THE BIG: Not to be confused with the cheese. Wine tasting room located in Dripping Springs and is…read morefocused on Sonoma wines. Plenty of parking on-premises. THE BLACK AND WHITE: We came here on a Sunday afternoon ready to explore some wines. We didn't know that it was based off of purely California wines. What a delight! We got a wine tasting and got a sparkling wine followed by a white and two reds. The two reds were a syrah and pinot noir. Of course with Sonoma you have to have some burgundian fruit and the pinot noir was very nice. The campus is really nice with a texan-rustic vibe and some handmade stone carvings to peer out to. THE FINAL BAMBOO: A wine tasting was around $20 and all were delicious. Will be back when I have an itch for California wines.

Great, quaint little place here in Dripping Springs…read more When you come here, you've got to try their Pinot--it's some of the best I've had. As soon as I arrived, the team greeted me as well so service was great!

I've been coming to Bell Springs for 16 years and it's my favorite Dripping Springs winery. This…read moretime I tried the brewery. The porter was good but a bit to heavy for a summer afternoon, so I got the Scotch Ale the first round and the IPA for the second round. The Scotch Ale at 8.0abv comes in a small 10oz pour and the IPA was a full 16oz. In the past the riesling has been my fave wine wise. Both were full flavored and refreshing to drink on the patio with my dog. The service here has always been so friendly. The wine tasting are guided by pros that are well educated about wine. The same for the brewery where they'll give you free tasting cups. The outside country location is so beautiful. Like being on a ranch. Picnic tables, lawn games, and often live music (or at least good music over the speakers). Btw, as a dj myself I wonder if they'd ever like some jazzy house grooves or something on the patio on the weekend? What would that involve to do periodically on an afternoon?

Cute winery in Dripping Springs. This is our second time to do a tasting. It has gotten a lot…read morebusier and more popular than the last time we were here. We just popped in for some tastings since we were staying next door at Lucky Arrow Retreat. Everyone was nice, but we wanted to move where we were doing our tastings because the staff had to keep going behind where we were standing and we had to keep moving out of their way... but we were asked to not move because other people might want that other spot. Kind of awkward because we were there first, but we are pretty easy going so we just brushed it off (even though there was literally no one else doing a tasting at that time). I hope that they don't get so busy that they lose the customer service that we loved the first time and had us wanting to come back again. They have beautiful outdoor spaces to hangout and relax with some beer or wine.

Been to this winery before so brought family during the weekend holiday. Staff are super welcoming…read moreand knowledgeable; not only about their wines, but the terroir and topography as well. Both the indoor and outdoor seating areas provide a relaxing ambiance. They make wines using grapes from their estate as well as Texas regional grapes. The montepulciano and Tempranillo were some of my favorites. My guests enjoyed the blanc and the sparkling ones too. So glad this winery is so close to my home and has already become a local favorite.

Beautiful location just down the street from me. Doggies allowed outside. Delicious reds and…read morewhites. Friendly and efficient service.

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!

AMAZING experience! If you're looking for a sign to visit a winery, this is your sign…read more Our wine connoisseur for the day was Matt--you can tell that he's not only passionate about his job, but passionate about ensuring a FANTASTIC visit for his guests. He was very knowledgeable about all-things Hawk's Shadow wine and wine in general. We felt taken care of and were truly immersed in their beautiful Hill Country experience. Could not recommend more! Fantastic staff, fantastic wine, fantastic venue :)

THE BIG: Small batch winery in Dripping Springs. A little off the beatened path but when you get…read morehere, the views are amazing. Plenty of parking in the lot. THE BLACK AND WHITE: We came here on a Sunday afternoon and the place was relatively quiet, which is nice. There is indoor and outdoor seating and if you sit indoors, you can peer and walk down into their limestone cellar! It does smell pretty musty down there so be warned. We got a tasting and Matt curated the wines. We got 2 whites, a rose and a red. Also a bonus pour. The wines were alright, my favorite was the mourvede. Bathroom had a baby changing station which is always nice! THE FINAL BAMBOO: A wine tasting here was around $15 for 4 tastings. Very pretty view and each wine had a good story behind it.

We've visited this winery twice to try their tasting menu. Both times, the staff have been very…read morekind and helpful and it's been a great experience. We came as part of a larger tour across multiple Driftwood area wineries with reservations for their tastings. They have a set tasting menu and a staff member will guide you through each of the pours with explanations of the flavor profiles. On our last visit it was a mix of whites, reds and a sweet wine at the end. The pours are generous and all their wines have tasted great. You can order some snacks like a charcuterie plate on the side. The space is beautiful and I've heard they have a venue on the estate for hosting parties or weddings. They have a beautiful outdoor garden that makes for gorgeous photos or relaxing outside. Check this spot out on your next Austin area winery tour!

DFW is truly inviting with delicious wines, and the service was awesome as always. Mario, Richard,…read moreCourtney, and the rest of the tasting room staff were attentive, professional, and very knowledgeable about the wines. We will be returning there soon!

Today (5/24/26) is only the second time I've been here and more likely than not the last time as…read morethey're closing this tasting room on 6/13/26. Fear not, the factory (distillery) in Buda isn't going anywhere. The folks here told me the property and buildings are being taken over and another business will be coming in. It just makes me sad because we love it here. We love everything about it and took for granted that it will always be here. The tasting room and distillery are huge and so tastefully put together. See what I did there? Lol. The grounds are the epitome of Hill Country. Amazing views of wildflowers, brush, and sky all about. Lots and lots of outdoor patio seating, food truck area, large indoor seating, tasting bar, large ordering bars, gift shop, games, and lots more. I'm reviewing as they're leaving because this is another one of those draft reviews that I've been waiting to be finished for a long time. I gotta get better at that lol. Anyway, that matters not because this place still deserves an incredible review. Absolutely amazing drinks and people. It (was) a great way to wind down after a day of outdoor activity in Hill Country. A+++++

Deep Eddy Vodka is one of my all time favorite vodkas. Who knew that I'd get to visit their actual…read moredistillery one day? The space is huge, staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and the vodka flavors were unbelievably good. We had the opportunity to check out their newest, chocolate espresso which I predict will be a major hit. I plan to return for a longer stay and enjoy their outdoor space to eat, drink and soak up some warm Texas sun.