Texas Hill Country Wineries
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Texas Hill Country Wineries
WWW.TEXASWINETRAIL.COM Texas Hill Country ★ to the Region’s Welcome Make your destination the "Wine Country of Texas" located deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, voted the number 2 fastest growing wine destination in the nation second only to Napa! (Orbitz.com) and the number one place to visit in the Summer (New York Times) Texas is one of the original and eldest wine growing states in the United States, with vines planted here more than one hundred years before they were planted in California or Virginia. In the 1650s, Franciscan priests planted Mission vines in West Texas, near modern day El Paso. The vines were a necessity in the production of sacramental wine. The famed horticulturist Thomas Munson used Texas vines to create hundreds of hybrid grapes and conducted significant research in finding root stock immune to the Phylloxera epidemic, which saved the French wine industry from total ruin. The advent of Prohibition in the United States virtually eliminated Texas' wine industry, which didn't experience a revival until the 1970's, beginning with the founding of wineries in the Texas High Plains Appellation. With the new generation of winemakers began the recognition of Texas wines on the international stage. Today, Texas is the fifth largest wine producing state (behind California, New York, Washington and Oregon), and the number of Texas wineries almost quadrupled between 2001 and 2011. Texas wineries have produced 1.2 million cases of wine in recent years and its wine and grape growing industry contributes $1.8 billion a year to the state's economy. Texas is an enormous state (27 percent larger than France), so it stands to reason that many kinds of grapes can be grown here. There are over 100 grape varieties planted in Texas and because there are so many different microclimates and soil types it can be difficult to generalize characteristics of Texas wines. A Tempranillo produced in the North Central region, with its high elevations, low precipitation and cool nights, might as well come from a different country as a Muscat from the hot, low-lying Southeast. If you do not know exactly what your palate prefers, the Texas Wine Trail will help you through that tasty journey...all on a tank of gas. Join us for our self-guided driving tours or travel with a group. It's always fun to take a wine trail trip in conjunction with a festival or seasonal event. You can visit several wineries in a day, or take a more leisurely approach discovering restaurants, artists' studios and bed-and-breakfasts along the way. Don't forget to check out the beautiful scenery and perhaps take in some local music while you're experiencing fine wines. Join Us for a taste of the good life and all that accompanies fine wine and the unique experience of our 20 Year Award-Winning region! www.TexasWineTrail.com • 1 . 8 7 2 . 2 1 6 . 9 4 6 3 The Texas Hill Country Wine Trail, which includes 33 members, is the largest and most well-known Trail in the state. Our region is a key attaction among the Hill Country’s 5 million annual visitors. There are four self-guided events on the Texas Hill Country Wine Trail each year. All images courtesy of Texas Hill Country Wineries www.pearyphotography.com for all photo contributions © Proudly Printed in the Texas Hill Country by Press Corps Printing & Graphics www.PressCorps.biz -BED & BREAKFASTS- One of the Top 5 Bed & Breakfasts in Texas ABSOLUTE CHARM BED AND BREAKFAST RESERVATION SERVICE • 709 W. Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 • (866) 244-7897 Absolute Charm has earned the reputation of having the most luxurious bed and breakfasts in the Texas Hill Country. We represent over 130 upscale accommodations ranging from log cabins in the country to Sunday houses to opulent private-balconied suites above Fredericksburg's Main Street shops. Come enjoy our fabulous amenities such as private hot tubs, whirlpool baths, full breakfasts, fireplaces, free wi-fi, robes and more! www.absolutecharm.com Texas Highway Magazine Magazine Texas Highway 100 W. Spoke Hill Drive Wimberley, Texas 78676 Toll-free: 877-549-5450 www.blairhouseinn.com Gästehaus Schmidt Put yourself in Our Place! Bed & Breakfasts Inns • Guesthouses (866) 427-8374 www.fbglodging.com Changing the status quo in hospitality Hillside Acres Retreat A PLACE IN TIME B&B • 614 S. Washington St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 • (877) 672-4450 Named top in the Southwest by BedandBreakfast.com. Scrumptious breakfasts, organic vegetable gardens, and many amenities will help you enjoy this 1914 Historical Landmark Inn. Serving local fare and helping you chill, shop or just drop. Owners will knock your socks off with service and hospitality. Just 6 blocks from the Nimitz. Whether it is romance or a girls weekend getaway, all of our guests rave. www.aplaceintimebandb.com ALL WIMBERLEY LODGING • 13820 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley, TX • (512) 847-3909 The original reservation service in the Texas Hill Country since 1978-featuring romantic cottages, beautiful vacation river homes and charming bed and breakfasts. Plan to make Wimberley a stop along the Hill Country Wine Trail. www.texashillcountryreservations.com BLAIR HOUSE INN • 100 W. Spoke Hill Drive, Wimberley, TX 78676 • (877) 549-5450 (512) 847-1111 Situated on 22 gorgeous acres, just minutes from the Wimberley Square. Eleven well appointed rooms/suites. Spa services available. Fine dining on Saturday evenings is open to the public. Blair House Inn is also an art gallery and cooking school. www.blairhouseinn.com COTTON GIN VILLAGE • 2805 S. Hwy 16, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 • (830) 990-5734 Escape to a unique Bed & Breakfast. Authentic 1870s log cabin village, surrounded by limestone walls, waterfalls and herb gardens. Experience unparalleled Hill Country dining, featuring an extensive Texas wine list. www.cottonginvillage.com GASTEHAUS SCHMIDT • Fredericksburg, TX • (866) 427-8374 (830) 997-5612 Full service reservation service featuring a collection of over 125 exquisite accommodations in Fredericksburg, Kerrville, Ingram, Hunt & Comfort. Make your Hill Country visit full of exceptional memories. Put Yourself in Our Place! www.fbglodging.com HILLSIDE ACRES RETREAT• 4032 RR 3232 • Johnson City, Texas 78636 • (830) 868-7515 cell (303) 619-8224 The perfect, centrally located, starting point for your hill country vacation or wine tour adventure. All two bedroom, tastefully furnished, cabin suites, have a full kitchen and a full front porch. This a perfect place for two couples traveling together, or a family which needs more space. www.hillsideacresretreat.com HOFFMAN HAUS B & B • 608 E. Creek St., Fredericksburg TX 78624 • (800) 899-1672 An enchanting, secluded compound with pioneer buildings and peaceful gardens, located one block from the historic district. All rooms have private entrances, with a full breakfast brought to your door each morning. www.hoffmanhaus.com INN ABOVE ONION CREEK • 4444 W FM 150, Kyle, TX 78640 • (512) 268-1617 Romantic hill country inn & spa on 88 acres located close to multiple wineries in the Austin & Wimberley area. 2009 National Top 10 by bedandbreakfast.com. 12 romantic rooms including 2 private cottages. Miles of hiking and biking on property, day spa, relaxing gardens and pool. 3-course dinner and full hot breakfast included in stay. www.innaboveonioncreek.com MT. GAINOR INN • 2390 Prochnow Rd., Dripping Springs, TX 78620 • (888) 644-0982 Located within 15 minutes of 5 wineries and a short distance from Wimberley. Secluded German Texas farmhouse on 23 acres overlooking the scenic hill country. Well appointed rooms/suites. For romance or just peace and quiet. Life is good at the Mt. Gainor Inn. www.mtgainorinn.com The perfect, centrally located, starting point for your hill country vacation or wine tour adventure. All two bedroom, tastefully furnished, cabin suites, have a full kitchen and a full front porch. As one of our guests said in their review. "These are not your typical rustic cabins". This a perfect place for two couples traveling together, or a family which needs more space. Plan your reservations early by booking at our website www.hillsideacresretreat.com. Hillside Acres Retreat • 4032 Ranch Road 3232 • Johnson City, Texas 78636 office (830) 868-7515 • cell (303) 619-8224 New Braunfels Bed and Breakfast Association “A better way to stay!“ Come stay in the New Braunfels & Canyon Lake area! We have the perfect property to meet your needs….. in town or in the countryside, by the rivers or Canyon Lake! Enjoy restaurants, live music, water fun, wineries & shopping! www.texasbedandbreakfast.com -BED & BREAKFASTS- ROSE HILL MANOR 2614 Upper Albert Rd., Stonewall, TX 78671 • (877)-ROSEHIL A small, luxurious hotel with ten spacious suites and cottages. Fabulous hill country views and gourmet fine dining with extensive selection of wines. Complimentary gourmet breakfast for hotel guests. www.rose-hill.com -BISTROS, COFFEE, DELECTABLES- THE BISTRO AT FLAT CREEK ESTATE • 24912 Singleton Bend East, Marble Falls, TX 78654 (512) 267.6310 Fine food in the Texas Hill Country. Fresh ingredients~exceptional style~quality handcrafted estate wines. Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Seatings: 11am-4 pm. Private events by reservation. www.FlatCreekEstate.com STAR OF TEXAS BED AND BREAKFAST • 650 Morelock Lane, Brownwood, 76801 (800) 850-2003 An award winning Texas Hill Country Bed and Breakfast. Secluded on 22 acres, a short drive from Austin or Ft. Worth. Private cottages with hot tubs or Jacuzzi tubs for two. Full breakfast delivered to your room. Texas wine packages and beautiful Texas Hill Country elopements. www.star-of-texas.com CLEAR RIVER PECAN • 138 E Main St, Fredericksburg, Tx 78624 • (830) 997-8490 Ice Cream Bakery and Deli home of the finest delectables in town. Customize your picnic basket and sweet dream delights to take along the winetrail. Our family friendly atmosphere is open 7 days a week and we cater too. Join visitors and locals at the most fun place in the middle of town. www.icecreamandfun.com THE BACK FORTY OF FREDERICKSBURG B&B RANCH AND RETREAT • 457 Bob Moritz Drive, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 • (877) 997-9986 Exclusive gated estate with private lake for fishing and canoeing, our own European Spa Center and pool for your enjoyment. Private cottages or bed and breakfast Suites. At the edge of Fredericksburg! www.back40-fredericksburg.com CHOCOLATES EL REY • 209 N Crockett, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 • (800) 357-3999 Find & enjoy our all-natural, fairly traded gourmet chocolate at many of the wineries on the trail or visit us for a chocolate tasting at our storefront in Fredericksburg at 209 N Crockett. This chocolate pairs wonderfully with a wide variety of Texas wines. Like us on Facebook for pairings & recipes or see our website www.chocolates-elrey.com Rose Hill Manor -DESTINATIONS- A Luxury Inn & Restaurant Near Fredericksburg, Texas The Only Place in Texas Where You Can Stay in AAA Four Diamond Lodging with a Fine Dining Restaurant and Walk to a Winery! Rose Hill is the Only Four Diamond or Select Registry Lodging in the Fredericksburg area. Luxurious, Private Accommodations Daily Gourmet, multiple course breakfasts, served at private tables in our elegant dining room each morning with exceptional hospitality and service! Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country Wine Region LUCKENBACH TEXAS • 412 Luckenbach Town Loop • Fredericksburg TX 78624 (830) 997-3224 We work hard at perfectin’ hanging out! Stop by and visit us, relax under our 500 year-old oak trees, or sit around our old wood stove and listen to live music any day of the week. Take a look around our old General Store, shop or soak up the history. We are located in the midst of the Texas Hill Country Wine Country! www.luckenbachtexas.com MOTOTEXAS/SCOOTIQUE • 1318 S. State Hwy 16, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 • (830) 997-1116 Central Texas’ coolest independent motorcycle/scooter shop featuring award-winning vintage restorations and other eye candy. Daughter/father owned and operated, Jennie & Billy Burdett. Best mechanics in Texas! SALES • SERVICE • REPAIR • RESTORATION www.ScootTexas.com -EVENTS- MARQUEE EVENT GROUP • (512) 491-7368 Marquee provides full service event rental, tents, lighting, linens and décor to Austin, San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country and beyond. Rentals are no longer afterthoughts; they are key elements to great events. Marquee has been providing custom, trend-setting event rentals for over 25 years and challenges you to rethink rentals. www.marqueeeventgroup.com -FESTIVALS- AUSTIN WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL • Takes place on 5 grassy acres behind The Domain in NW Austin ALWAYS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND The first and largest all Texas Wine and direct to consumer sales festival in the state. Join us for 20 plus wineries, 15 bands, craft brew & artisan vendors. Experience our celebrity vintners dinner emceed by Dancing with the Stars winner J.R. Martinez. Benefiting Operation Finally Home. www.AustinWineandMusicFestival.com Enjoy fabulous views, wonderful gourmet cuisine, wines from around the world and premium liquor each Wednesday thru Sunday evening at Austin’s - The Restaurant at Rose Hill Manor. Our restaurant, Austin's, welcomes both our overnight guests and the general public for a wonderful dining experience. Call for reservations. As featured in: Gourmet Magazine, Victoria Magazine, Wine Spectator, Texas Highways, Southern Living, San Antonio Express-News, Houston Chronicle, Austin Chronicle, and the Dallas Morning News. Visit our website at: www.rosehill.com Toll Free: 1-877-ROSEHIL Local: 1-830-644-2247 -HELICOPTER WINE TOURS- FREDERICKSBURG AIRPORT • 191 Airport Road, Fredericksburg, Tx 78624 • (830) 998-7433 Zulu Helicopters offer a one of a kind winery & vineyard experience with custom tours & scenic flights as well as providing complete limousine services. Ask about our complimentary airport to downtown shuttle program. Like us on Facebook - facebook.com/zuluhelicopters www.zuluhelicopters.com -OLIVES- TEXAS HILL COUNTRY OLIVE COMPANY • 2530 W. Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (512) 607-6512 Award winning olive oils and balsamic vinegars from the only certified organic orchard in Texas. Tasting Room hours Wed - Fri 11-6, Sat & Sun 10-7. Discover our events, cooking classes and more! www.TexasHillCountryOliveCo.com Alamosa Wine Cellars 677 CR 430 • Bend, TX 76824 Fri-Sat 10-5 Sun 12-5 or by appt (325) 628-3313 • www.alamosawinecellars.com Winery located 3 miles west of Bend on Hwy 580 between Lampasas and San 1 Saba. Tempranillo, Viognier, Syrah, Sangiovese. Mediterranean style wines made exclusively with Texas grapes. Try our famous “El Guapo”. Gift shop, gourmet items, veranda for picnics or a leisurely glass of wine. Complimentary tasting at our antique bar. New additional tasting room location in Lampasas on Hwy 281 S. Fall Creek Vineyards 1820 CR 222 • Tow, TX 78672 Mon-Fri 11-4 Sat 11-5 Sun 12-4 (325) 379-5361 • www.fcv.com Fall Creek Vineyards began in 1975 by Ed and Susan Auler. Often referred to as the 10 'First Family of Texas Wine' they took a lead role in creating a viable industry, award-winning wines and Ed Auler was founder of the Texas Hill Country region. Located on Lake Buchanan, there are tours, daily tastings and special events. Bell Springs Winery 3700 Bell Springs Rd • Dripping Springs, TX 78620 Thurs 12-5, Fri 12-6, Sat & Sun 11-6pm (830) 483-9463 • www.bellspringswinery.com Ring in a good time at Bell Springs Winery! Just 25 minutes from Austin, in the heart 3 of Dripping Springs off Hwy 290. Experience a unique fusion of easy-drinking worldly wines and Live Music. Our groomed winery grounds are ideal for picnics or friendly lawn games (also encouraged by our two winery dogs). Both dry and sweet wines available by the bottle, glass, or keg. Wine is fun - come have some with us! Flat Creek Estate 24912 Singleton Bend East • Marble Falls, TX 78654 Tue-Fri 12-5 Sat 10-5 Sun 12-5 (512) 267-6310 • www.flatcreekestate.com Come visit “One of the Fifty Most Amazing Places to Taste Wine in America” – Food 12 and Wine Magazine. Nestled in the Texas wine country, our 80 acre destination estate features 20 acres of Italian, Rhone & Port varietals, winery, tasting room, gourmet bistro (bistro hours: Fri-Sun 11-4), pavilion & walking paths. Becker Vineyards 464 Becker Farms Rd • Stonewall, TX 78671 Mon-Thu 10-5 Fri-Sat 10-6 Sun 12-6 (830) 644-2681 • www.beckervineyards.com Featured in Wine Spectator, Food and Wine, starred on The Fine Living Channel, 2 and served at The White House, these hand crafted award-winning Bordeaux, Burgundian, and Rhone-styled wines are enjoyed with fine cuisine or casual fare. Events, Tastings, Tours, Picnic Areas, Reception Hall, and Stunning Patio await. Bending Branch Winery 142 Lindner Branch Trail • Comfort, TX 78013 Fri 11-6 Sat 11-6 Sun 12-5 (830) 995-2948 • www.bendingbranchwinery.com A small family operated vineyard & winery, we are passionate about sustainability in 4 viticulture and winemaking. Growing 12 interesting varieties. Our wine & viticulture program is focused around the Tannat grape. Tannat is a black variety, bold in flavor, hardy in nature & a multi century hidden treasure, making it a perfect metaphor for the Texas Hill Country. Chisholm Trail Winery 2367 Usener Rd. • Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Open 7 days a week Noon-6pm (830) 990-2675 • www.chisholmtrailwinery.com Nine miles West of Fredericksburg on Hwy 290 West, 2.4 miles south on Usener 5 Road. Come experience our unique, laid-back, country atmosphere while enjoying a glass or tasting of our premium Texas wines in a saloon style tasting room. Our new restaurant, The Oval Oven at Chisholm Trail Winery, featuring wood-fired gourmet pizza is now open Fri-Sun noon-6! www.chisholmtrailwinery.com “Spirit of the Old West” ™ Comfort Cellars Winery 723 Front Street P O Box 324 • Comfort, TX 78013 Sun 12-5 Mon 10-5 Thurs-Fri 10-5 Sat 10-6 (830) 995-3274 • www.comfortcellars.com We are located in the town of Comfort on Highway 27. Comfort has antique charm 6 and quaint B&B's. Visit GUADALUPEVALLEYWINECOUNTRY.COM for visitor information. Comfort Cellars winery is known for our wide variety of wines both dry and sweet. Be sure to try the TEXAS HILL COUNTRY HOTTIE! Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Driftwood Estate Winery 4001 Elder Hill Road CR 170 • Driftwood, TX 78619 Mon-Sun 10-6 (512) 858-9667 • www.DriftwoodWine.com Located 6 miles S of Hwy 290 on Ranch Road 12 between Dripping Springs & 7 Wimberley. Mediterranean style wines. Breathtaking hilltop view overlooking the vineyard. Gift shop, tastings, picnic area, covered deck & new pavilion. Weddings & private parties welcome! Visit our website for special events & live music. Dry Comal Creek Vineyards 1741 Herbelin Rd. • New Braunfels, TX 78132 Mon-Sun 12-5 (830) 885-4121 • www.drycomalcreek.com Pioneers in Black Spanish vineyards and winemaking, we make Texas Style Wines™ 8 which emphasizes wines that are fruit forward, have notable aromas, delectable mouth feel, and smoothness from beginning to end. As a small boutique wine producer, our wines are different and we emphasize our good points. Our venue is spectacular & unique for private tastings, weddings, rehearsal dinners & corporate grape stomps! Duchman Family Winery 13308 FM 150 West • Driftwood, TX 78619 Mon 12-6 Tues – Sat 11-9 Sun 11-8 (512) 858-1470 • www.duchmanwines.com Producing wines from traditional varieties grown only in Texas, found in a beautiful 9 Hill Country setting, just 25 miles from downtown Austin. We combine innovative equipment & techniques with traditional methods to produce uniquely Texas wines. Our focus is to provide the best wine experience Texas has to offer. Fiesta Winery 18727 West FM 580 • Lometa, Texas 76853 Fri-Sat 10-6 pm Sun 12-5 Tues-Thurs by appt. (325) 628-3433 or 3434 • www.fiestawinery.com Fiesta Winery is nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country at Bend, Texas. We 11 have been blessed with our family ranch of six generations. While enjoying wine at Fiesta Winery you will see a few “touches” of the homestead throughout, from a display of family cowboy boots to an old outhouse that has been saved & moved indoors. We take pride & enjoy the opportunity to bring you superior wine, full of love from our family to yours. Fredericksburg Winery 247 West Main Street • Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Mon-Thurs 10-5:30 Fri-Sat 10-7:30 Sun 12-5:30 (830) 990-8747 • www.fbgwinery.com Named one of the top three producers in Texas by USA Today. Owned & operated by Switzer family. We make a complete spectrum of reds & whites - dry to sweet & 13 the even one-step further late harvest desserts. Two-steps further- Port & Sherry! We like creating the unusual in order to show the true value of both the grape variety and the art of winemaking. Come do Wine 101 WHP. Last tasting starts 15 minutes before closing. Grape Creek Vineyards 10587 East U.S. Hwy 290 • Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Mon-Fri 11-6 Sat 10-6 Sun 11-5 (830) 644-2710 • www.grapecreek.com Tuscany in Texas! On US Highway 290, 9 miles East of Fredericksburg, experience 14 our Italian Villa tasting rooms and romantic tree-covered patios overlooking the vineyards and the Texas HIll Country. Taste award-winning wines with over 100 medals in the last two years in competitions from California to New York! Ride the "trolley" to tour our cellar and state-of-the-art winery. We look forward to your visit! Kerrville Hills Winery 3600 Fredericksburg Rd • Kerrville, TX 78028 Thurs-Sun 1-6 Sat 11-6 (830) 895-4233 • www.kerrvillehillswinery.com Features award-winning wines in a relaxed fun atmosphere. Built on footprint of 15 Kerrville homestead overlooking Guadalupe River Valley. Tasting room features home’s original double-sided fireplace, 16-foot ceilings, window to winery activities, and unique rustic warehouse decor. Located 2.3 miles north of I-10 (exit 508) on Highway 16 north of Kerrville; 16 miles south of Fredericksburg. Tasting room, gift shop, tours. McReynolds Winery 706 Shovel Mountain Road • Cypress Mill, TX 78663 (830) 825-3544 Fri-Sat 10-6 Sun 12-6 or by appt. www.mcreynoldswines.com Fine table wines. Between Marble Falls and Johnson City. From Austin, 25 miles 16 West of Bee Cave (via Hamilton Pool Rd/ RR 3238) or from Round Mountain 6 miles East on RR 962 to Shovel Mountain Rd (Blanco Co Rd 304). North on Shovel Mtn Rd 1/2 mile to winery. Tasting room, gift shop, picnic facilities available. Pedernales Cellars 2916 Upper Albert Rd. • Stonewall, TX 78671 Mon-Th 10-5pm Fri-Sat 10-6pm Sun 12-6pm (830) 644-2037 • www.pedernalescellars.com Pedernales Cellars is the result of a long Texas family tradition in grape growing. 17 Visitors have a chance to taste a range of outstanding award winning wines, take in the spectacular views, and tour the state-of-the-art winemaking facility, including the largest underground barrel cellar in Texas. Perissos Vineyards and Winery 7214 Park Road 4 W • Burnet, TX 78611 Sat & Sun 12-5 (Fridays are open seasonally) (512) 820-2950 • www.perissosvineyards.com Nestled in picturesque Hoover's Valley, our vineyard offers an atmosphere of casual 18 elegance, and an intimate tasting experience in the heart of our winery. As both winemakers and growers, our commitment and passion is to use only Texas-grown fruit to produce wines of great quality, character and sophistication. 11 19 28 10 18 12 16 26 25 31 5 27 20 21 30 3 17 33 15 7 32 DAM RD SONS MILL ER BR HERMANN LINDN 6 4 24 B ELL SPRIN GS 14 13 29 9 CR 221 CR 183 LONE MTN MAN RD 23 22 8 1. Alamosa Wine Cellars 2. Becker Vineyards 3. Bell Springs Winery 4. Bending Branch Winery 5. Chisholm Trail Winery 6. Comfort Cellars Winery 7. Driftwood Estate Winery 8. Dry Comal Creek Vineyards 9. Duchman Family Winery 10. Fall Creek Vineyards 11. Fiesta Winery 12. Flat Creek Estate 13. Fredericksburg Winery 14. Grape Creek Vineyards 15. Kerrville Hills Winery 16. McReynolds Winery 17. Pedernales Cellars 18. Perissos Vineyards and Winery 19. Pillar Bluff Vineyards 20. Rancho Ponte Vineyard 21. Santa Maria Cellars 22. Singing Water Vineyards 23. Sister Creek Vineyards 24. Solaro Estate © Press Corps Printing & Graphics 25. Spicewood Vineyards 26. Stone House Vineyard 27. Texas Hills Vineyard 28. Texas Legato Winery 29. Torre di Pietra Vineyards 30. Westcave Cellars Winery 31. William Chris Vineyards 32. Wimberley Valley Winery 33. Woodrose Winery Pillar Bluff Vineyards 300 Burnet County Rd 111 • Lampasas, TX 76550 Fri-Sat 10-5 Sun 12:30-5 (512) 556-4078 • www.PillarBluff.com From Hwy 183/281 take 580 west 8 blocks to Farm Road 1478. Turn left onto 580 19 West and stay on 1478 for 4.2 miles. At the Burnet County Line turn left onto County Rd 111. The winery is the first building on the right. We specialize in French varietals. Rancho Ponte Vineyard 315 RR 1376 • Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Mon-Fri 10-5 Sat 10-6 Sun 10-5 (830) 990-8555 • www.ranchoponte.com Rancho Ponte is a small-production, family-run winery located 5 miles east of 20 Fredericksburg. We continue a five generation legacy of winemaking that started in northern Italy. Our wines have earned a passionate word-of-mouth following. Rancho Ponte is known for its beautiful tasting room and friendly atmosphere. We invite you to visit, have a glass of wine, relax on our porch, and enjoy yourself with friends and family. Santa Maria Cellars 12044 Hwy 16 S. • Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Fri & Sat 12-6pm, Sun 12-3pm (830) 998-5357 • www.santamariacellarswines.com We are located 10 miles off Hwy 16 going South towards Kerrville. Come visit our 21 small, cozy tasting room where you will enjoy some great texas wines with an Argentenian flare. Sit on our patio, enjoy the scenery and a complimentary cheese tray on us! Singing Water Vineyards 316 Mill Dam • Comfort, TX 78013 Thurs.- Sat.11am to 6pm Sun.12 to 5pm (830) 995-2246 • www.singingwatervineyards.com Enjoy a visit to this scenic Hill Country vineyard and winery located up in the hills 22 just south of Comfort on the banks of Bruins Creek. The tasting room, a rebuilt 100 year old Hill Country barn, greets you as you drive up to the winery. Relax on the shady deck with a glass of wine and the sound of singing water. Sister Creek Vineyards 1142 Sisterdale Road • Sisterdale, TX 78006 Mon-Fri 10-5 Sat 10-6 and Sun 10-6 (830) 324-6704 • www.sistercreekvineyards.com We are located 12 miles north of Boerne on FM 1376, the scenic route to 23 Luckenbach/Fredericksburg. Award winning wines: Cabernet Sauvignon blends, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir & Muscat Canelli are made in a 1885 cotton gin. Tasting room, gifts, wine club & free winery tours. SOLARO ESTATE Solaro Estate 13111 Silver Creek Rd • Dripping Springs, TX 78620 Open 7 days a week 11-7, call to confirm Texas Hill Country (832) 660-8642 • www.SolaroEstate.com Solaro Estate Winery, located high above Barton Creek, bordering Austin, is the 24 distinguished four medal winner of the prestigious New York International blind Wine Tasting Competition. Solaro Estate features limited production reserve wines, in harmony with vineyards, racing thoroughbreds and spectacular vistas of the Texas Hill Country. Visit Solaro for a relaxing and memorable viticultural experience. THE ART Of SCIENCE 1909 Spicewood Vineyards 1419 Burnet CR 409 • Spicewood, TX 78669 Wed-Sat 10-6 and Sun 12-5 (830) 693-5328 • www.spicewoodvineyards.com Home of award-winning 100% estate handcrafted wines from our vineyard. Hwy 71 south 7/10 mile on CR 408, then west 1.5 miles on CR 409. Tasting room, gallery 25 go and gift shop. Picnic on our veranda. Winemaker tours and tastings. Special event facilities available. We are the wedding venue choice of discerning Austin Brides. Stone House Vineyard 24350 Haynie Flat Rd. • Spicewood, TX 78669 Thurs-Sun 12-5 or by appt. (512) 264-3630 • www.stonehousevineyard.com Beautiful setting on Lake Travis surrounded by vineyards producing award-winning 26 wines, 35 minutes from Austin. The winery is constructed of massive limestone blocks making it functional as well as a building of artistic architectural merit. Monthly winery dinners, everyday cheese plates & panini's, special events. Texas Hills Vineyard 878 RR 2766 • Johnson City, TX 78636 Mon-Thurs 10-5 Fri-Sat 10-6 Sun 12-5 (830) 868-2321 www.texashillsvineyard.com Home of “KICK BUTT CAB”, “Toro de Tejas”(Tempranillo) and other fine “Wines to 27 Share With Friends” 1 mile east of Hwy 290/281 on RR2766 (road to Pedernales Falls State Park). Wines include Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Orange Moscato, Tempranillo, Malbec, Barbara and more. Texas cheeses and sausages available to enjoy with a glass of our wine on the covered patio overlooking the vineyard. Tasting Room & Gift Shop open daily. Texas Legato Winery 2935 FM Rd 1478 • Lampasas, TX 76550 Fri & Sat 10 - 5 Sun 12:30 - 5 (512) 556-9600 • www.texaslegato.com In Lampasas from the intersection of Hwy 183/Hwy 580 W, go west on Hwy 580 8 to FR 1478 (aka Howe Street), turn left (south) on Howe and go 4.3 miles to 28 blocks winery on left. Wines available: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Syrah, Family Reunion, Sojourn, Sweet Surrender, Sweet Peggy-Sue and others. Torre di Pietra Vineyards 10915 E. US Hwy 290 • Fredericksburg, TX 78624 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Daily (830) 644-2829 • www.texashillcountrywine.com Quality wines and unique gifts in a romantic setting. Come enjoy our patios, vineyard tasting room. Live music every Sat. Located 10 mi east of Fredericksburg on US 29 &Hwy 290. We use traditional wine making methods to produce our fruit forward style. Wines: Cab Sauv, Malbec, Petite Syrah, Primitivo, Red Flirt & more. Westcave Cellars Winery 25711 Hamilton Pool Rd • Round Mountain, TX 78663 Fri & Sat 10-6, Sun 12-6, Mon-Thurs by Appt. www.westcavecellars.com Just 15 miles from Bee Caves, Westcave Cellars is nestled along scenic Hamilton Road. We offer wines crafted from 100% Texas grown grapes. Many of our 30 Pool wines are from estate produced grapes including Cabernet Sauvignon, Tannat, Petite Syrah and Viognier. Enjoy a glass of wine while you relax under our massive oak trees or as you stroll through the vineyard. Don't miss our famous pig roasts and monthly music events. William Chris Vineyards 10352 US Highway 290 • Hye, TX 78635 P.O. Box 263 Thurs-Sun12-6, Sat 11-6 or by appointment (830) 998-7654 • www.WilliamChrisWines.com William Chris Vineyards focuses on Texas grown, eco-friendly, premium wines. Come a tasting in our century old farm house then stroll down and enjoy a cheese 31 enjoy pairing in our oak grove. Also, tour a mid-1800’s cemetery. Open 7 days a week, we are an hour away from Austin and San Antonio in Hye, TX. Enjoy live music every Saturday. Fresh picnic lunches and barrel tastings are available with advanced notice. Wimberley Valley Winery 2825 Lone Man Mountain Rd • Driftwood, TX 78519 (512) 847-2592 Mon-Sun 10-6 www.wimberleyvalleywinery.com Since 1983 Wimberley Valley Winery has been producing varietals, fruit and seasonal Take a relaxed drive from Austin or San Antonio and enjoy a glass of wine in 32 wines. our newly opened tasting room. Cozy up by the fireplace or bring along a picnic. We offer tastings, gifts, events, and wine education classes. W Woodrose Winery OODROSE 662 Woodrose Lane • Stonewall, TX 78671 INERY (830) 644-2539 SUMMER Mon-Fri 11am-6pm Sat 11am-7pm Sun 12-6pm www.woodrosewinery.com Woodrose Winery is located on the So. side of Hwy 290 just west of Stonewall or 14 east of Fredericksburg. Turn south off of Hwy 290 onto Woodrose Lane. 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