According to information provided by the Fredericksburg Convention and Visitor Bureau, the number of unique wineries in Gillespie County as of March 14, 2022 is 68, up in just seven years from 27 unique wineries on record in 2015.
Many wineries offer tours and tastings for those looking to expand their knowledge of the winemaking process and to taste the multitude of flavors offered by each winery.
Whether you’re looking for a wine from Napa Valley or Italy, or something grown with local grapes, this town has just the beverage to satisfy your desires.
The majority of the wineries are located out on U.S. 290 East, but vineyards and tasting rooms can be found on many scenic roads of the Texas Hill Country.
If you’re looking to stay on Main Street during a quick trip, tasting rooms from the town’s more well-known wineries and its newer locations can be found.
Before visiting any local wineries, it is recommended to call or go online to receive the most up-to-date information.
Ab Astris Winery
www.abastriswinery.com
830-644-8369
320 Klein Road
The tasting room and winery are open Thursday through Sunday noon-5 p.m. and Saturday noon-6 p.m. Last pour and sale are one hour before close.
Tastings are currently $25 for five dry wines. We do take walk-ins but strongly recommend reservations on Saturdays. We require reservations for groups over six. Reservations may be made on their website, on Tock, or by emailing info@abastriswinery. com
Adega Vinho
Adegavinho.com
830-265-5765
1000 Ranch Road 1623 / Stonewall
Hours are Monday through Thursday, 12:30-6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Sunday 12-6 p.m.
Airis’Ele Vineyards
AiriseleVineyards.com
830-304-1800
11290 E US Hwy 290
Hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Reservations required for groups of six or more.
Located in the heart of the Hill Country and only 10 miles from the city of Fredericksburg, Airis’Ele Vineyards is a perfect place for wine tasting. The tasting room was once a farmhouse set back off the highway, renovated and now welcomes you with panoramic views of large aged oak trees and abundant wildlife viewing.
Airis’Ele Vineyards offers comfortable tasting areas both inside and outside to accommodate all our Texas weather. Our crafted wines are offered by tastings, glass or bottle to enjoy on the property.
Alexander Vineyards
alexandervineyards.com
830-865-3975
6360 Goehmann Lane (off U.S. 290 East)
The winery is open daily from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Reservations are recommended. Bottles of wine are being sold in the tasting room.
Calls on the way to the tasting room are appreciated.
Andreucci Wines
andreucciwines.com
830-307-9529 401
E. Main Street #1C
Hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and closed on Mondays.
Seventh-generation vintners specializing in Italian wines.
Augusta Vin
Augustavin.com
830-307-1007
140 Augusta Vin Lane
Hours are Monday through Thursday noon-6 p.m., Friday noon-7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday noon-7 p.m.
Call to reserve a tasting for 7 or more. Bottle sales are offered with courtyard and patio seating only.
Harvest tours are offered for wine club members and non-members in groups of 10 or less.
The wine club is offered for one year with the selection of three, six or 12 wines. Pick your own wine with selection of 12 wines.
Baron’s Creek Vineyard
Baronscreekvineyards.com
830-304-3000
5865 U.S. 290 East
Hours are Monday through Thursday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday noon-5 p.m.
Reservations are required for parties over six.
Walk-ins are welcome depending on availability.
Becker Vineyards
Beckervineyards.com
830-644-2681
Winery and tasting room: 464 Becker Farms Rd. (off U.S. 290 East/Stonewall)
Tasting room: 307 East Main Street
The winery is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
The Main Street tasting room is open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Bingham Family Vineyards
www.bingham.wine
830-304-6616
3915 B U.S. 290 East
The winery is open seven days a week from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Curbside service is available by calling ahead, ordering online or driving up.
Blue Lotus Winery
Bluelotuswinery.com
830-379-9463
8500 U.S. 290 West (Hye)
The hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
100% Texas Wine and Mead (honey wine). Experience tastings in a barrel tasting room.
Calais Winery
Calaiswinery.com
830-213-2124
8115 U.S. 290 West (Hye)
All tastings are available by reservation only, and can be made online. Appointments are made on the hour.
Hours are Thursday, 1-4 p.m.; Friday, noon-5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. by appointment.
To-go bottle purchase is available during open hours without an appointment. You can order online, over the phone, or by just stopping by.
Chisholm Trail Winery
Chisholmtrailwinery.com
830-990-2675
2367 Usener Road (off U.S. 290 West)
Tasting room is appointment only. Appointments are available most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays noon-4:30 p.m.
The winery is offering free shipping on wines, as well as wine club memberships.
For updated information, visit the winery’s website.
Reservations are required for groups of ten or more.
Hours are Friday through Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Closed Monday through Thursday.
Cicada Cellars
cicadacellars.com
830-456-9324
14746 U.S. 290 East Stonewall
Hours are Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m.5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday noon-5 p.m. No reservations are required.
Coordinates Vineyards
www.coordinatesvineyards.com
830-307-7400
417 E Main Street
Hours are Wednesday and Thursday, noon-9 p.m.; and Friday through Sunday noon-10p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesdays.
For parties of eight or more, call ahead or email at [email protected]
Cross Mountain Vineyards
www.crossmountainvineyards.com
830-333-9931
308 E. Main Street
Hours are Monday through Thursday, noon-7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Choose an assortment of wines during a tasting or by the glass. There are also charcuterie boards or pizza for two available with a tasting.
For up-to-date information, call or visit the winery’s website.
Fat Ass Ranch and Winery
fatasswine.com
Ranch/winery: 830-644-2300
51 Elgin-Behrends
Road Tasting Room: 830-997-9095
153 East Main Street
Hours at both locations are Sunday through Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Hours may vary due to weather and time of year. Reservations are not required.
Tastings are offered seven days a week at both locations. Wine, glasses and frozen sangrias are available at both locations.
Ferris and Fletch Winery
Ferrisandfletch.com
830-307-9290
409 E Main Street
Hours are Sunday, Monday and Thursday, noon-5 p.m.; Friday, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Closed Tuesday, Wednesday Reservations are not required. Ferris and Fletch are a family-owned business that offers various wines and merch on their website as well as in their tasting room on Main Street.
Fiesta Winery
Fiestawinery.com
Winery: 830-997-4466
6260 U.S. 290 East
Main Street: 830-307-3328
147 East Main Street
Main Street hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
U.S. 290 location hours are Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Live music is featured on Saturdays from 3-6 p.m.
Call ahead for groups over 20. Come out and experience the vast wine list in a casual, no-pressure atmosphere where everyone is sure to find a wine they will enjoy.
Fredericksburg Winery
Fbgwinery.com
830-990-8747
247 West Main St.
Hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-5:30 p.m. (The last tasting each day begins 15 minutes prior to closing.)
As it is a family business, hours and days may vary based on holidays.
Space is limited. Groups of 6 people or more by reservation only.
It is best to call ahead for availability.
French Connection
Frenchconnectionhye.com
830-850-4091
1197 Hye-Albert Road, Hye
Hours are Thursday, noon-5 p.m.; Friday, noon-6 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tastings are by reservation only and can be made online, by emailing info@frenchconnectionhye. com or by calling.
Grape Creek Vineyards
Grapecreek.com
Vineyard/Winery location on Hwy 290
830-644-2710
10587 U.S. 290 East
223 East Main Street
Open daily 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Main Street Tasting Room 830-992-3373
223 E Main Street
Open Daily 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
See the website to plan your visit.
Heath Sparkling Wines
heathsparkling.com
830-304-1011
10591 U.S. 290 East
Open daily 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. See the website to plan your visit.
Hilmy Cellars
Hilmywine.com
830-644-2482
12346 U.S. 290 East
Hours are Monday through Wednesday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, 11a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Hilmy Cellars is a family-owned, artisan Texas winery founded in 2012.
The winery specializes in producing award winning Texas Wines that include Red, White, Rose, and Sparkling Wines.
A bottle, glass or tasting can be enjoyed inside the Hilmy Cellar’s tasting room or outside on the patio that overlooks one of Estate’s Vineyards.
Horn Winery
hornwinery.com
844-HYE-HORN
9953 U.S. 290 West (Hye)
Hours are Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, 11am-5 p.m.
Reservations of eight or more are recommended.
Hye Meadow Winery
Hyemeadow.com
830-308-8551
10257 U.S. 290 West (Hye)
Hours are Monday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
Closed Tuesday. The winery is offering tastings, glasses, bottles and serves food that can be enjoyed inside the tasting room, back patio, spacious pavilion, tree deck, or beautiful oak grove complete with games.
Inwood Estates Vineyards
Inwoodwines.com
830-997-2304
10303 U.S. 290 East
Reservations for tastings and dining are required for groups of six and over with a small deposit to hold the time slot. Reservations are for Saturdays only.
Visit website to make a reservation or for information about cancellation policies.
Hours are Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.6 p.m.
Bottles and glasses are sold in the restaurant. The patio and picnic grove are open for seating and tables must have food to order wine.
Kalasi Cellars
Kalasicellars.com
830-992-3037
414 Goehmann Lane
Hours are Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
To-go and curbside services are offered. Call the tasting room to arrange a time for pickup.
Kalsi Cellars is a boutique winery, vineyard, and tasting room based in Fredericksburg, Texas, just five minutes from the center of town and half a mile off wine road 290.
All wines are made using 100% estategrown grapes from the Texas High Plains and from the Texas Hill Country.
Kuhlman Cellars
Kuhlmancellars.com
512-920-CORK
18421 U.S. 290 East
Hours are Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday and Monday, noon-5 p.m.
To-go and curbside services are offered at the drive-up window in the wine garden.
Lincoln Street Wine Market
Lincolnst.com
830-997-8463
111 S. Lincoln St.
Hours are Sunday and Monday, 1 p.m.-midnight; and Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-midnight.
Reservations are not required. Enjoy the various wines offered on the outside patio or inside the tasting room.
Longhorn Cellars
Longhorncellars.com
830-990-2990
315 Ranch Road 1376
As of this printing, the winery is open for tastings, bottle and glass purchases.
The winery is open Monday through Thursday from noon-5 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
Groups of 6 or more require reservations on Saturdays.
Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards
Lospinosranchvineyards.com
830-304-5778
6009 U.S. 290 East
Regular hours are Sunday, noon-6 p.m.; Monday and Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are recommended to ensure an opening at a specific time. Call to make reservations.
Outdoor seating is also available but space is limited.
Lost Draw Cellars
Lostdrawcellars.com
830-992-3251
113 East Park Street Reservations required for Fridays and Saturdays; encouraged other days of the week for tastings.
Groups limited to six people; call or email for groups larger than six.
Hours are Sunday through Thursday 10:30am-5pm; Friday and Saturday 10:30am-6pm
Mendelbaum Cellars
830-997-7000
10207 U.S. 290 East
Hours are Monday, Thursday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, noon-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
For more information, email [email protected] or visit the winery’s website at mendelbaumcellars.com.
Messina Hof Hill Country
Messinahof.com
830-990-4653
9996 U.S. 290 East
Hours are Tuesday through Sunday from noon-6 p.m.
Reservations recommended for Saturdays.
Tastings, wine by the glass, bottles, and Lite Bites are offered any date of opening hours.
Narrow Path Winery
Narrowpathwinery.com
Winery and Vineyard: 830-644-2144
6331 Ranch Road 1623 South Reservations required for tastings on Saturday and Sunday.
They cannot accept parties larger than 6 people on the weekend.
The winery and vineyard are open Thursday through Monday, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sunday, noon-5:30 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. 113 East Main Street 830-998-1916 Hours are Thursday, noon-5:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon-6:30 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Reservations are not available for the Main Street tasting room.
Perspective Cellars
Perspectivecellars.com
512-423-7825
247 East Main Street
Hours are Monday through Friday, 1 p.m- 8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday 12 p.m.-7 p.m.
Live piano bar evenings every Saturday, 6 p.m.- 9p.m.
Perspective offers educational wine flights from around the world, showcasing over 75 unique wines. A glass of wine can be enjoyed on their beautiful front patio or inside the birthplace of Admiral Chester Nimitz, with all original features from 1855.
Pedernales Cellars
Pedernalescellars.com
830-644-2037
2916 Upper Albert Road Stonewall
Reservations are highly recommended for all tasting experiences. The winery may not be able to accommodate your reservation if you are late. Call for groups larger than 6 people.
Hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
Cellar tours are available for groups up to 6, inquire online or by calling our tasting room.
Children are welcome, but must be included in group size, and must stay with the group during the duration of the visit.
Unless you have a service animal, pets are not allowed inside our Tasting Room but are welcome on the lawn area on a leash.
Pontotoc Vineyard
Pontotocvineyard.com
512-658-0023 320 West Main Street
Hours are Thursday through Saturday, noon-8 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Wines and award-winning light fare.
Reservations are recommended for groups of six or more.
Rhinory
Rhinory.com
830-992-9526
13112 E US 290
Hours are Sunday through Saturday, 11 5:30p.m. Reservations are required on weekends and requested for weekdays.
Ron Yates Wines
Ronyateswines.com
512-585-3972
6676 U.S. 290 West (Hye)
Hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m., daily. Space is limited for large parties. No parties larger than 20 will be accepted.
Safari Wines
Safariwinery.com
Text or call – 830-998-5956
5479 U.S. 290 East
Hours are Sunday, noon-6 p.m.; Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Reservations are preferred for parties of six or more.
The tasting room is open for tastings by the glass or bottle service. Social distancing is required.
Santa Maria Cellars
Santamariacellarswines.com
830-998-8621
12044 Texas 16 South
Hours are Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday noon-3 p.m. Closed Monday through Thursday.
The winery offers tastings, glasses and bottles to be enjoyed on the patio. Wine can also be ordered online.
Signor Vineyards
Signorvineyards.com
830-304-7446
362 Livesay Lane
Hours are Sunday-Thursday, noon-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
The tasting room (located behind Joanna’s Market) accepts reservations for members of the wine club and for private drivers and select tour companies. Reservations for Elevated Tastings are available for all guests.
Walk-ins are accepted for non-members based on availability.
The winery is child and pet friendly on their lawn, and Monday-Wednesday in the tasting venue also.
Joanna’s Market offers soups, sandwiches, grab-and-go items, non-alcoholic beverages, and fun, stylish items for the kitchen, home or ranch.
Six Shooter Cellars
Sixshootercellars.com
830-428-0810
6264 U.S. 290 East
Hours are Sunday, Monday and Thursday, noon-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon-6p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Six Shooter offers wine, mead, port, sparkling wine, wine-a-ritas, and souvenirs. Tastings are offered for all their alcohol.
No reservations are needed for tastings.
Slate Mill Wine Collective (Formerly 1851 Vineyards)
Slatemillwinecollective.com
830-998-8930
4222 Texas 16 South
Hours are Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday and Monday, noon-5 p.m. Meats and cheeses are also sold.
Slate Theory
Slatetheory.com
830-998-8306
10915 E. US 290
Tasting room hours are Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday through Wednesday, noon-5 p.m.
Reservations are not required for tastings or bottle and glass service, tables in the tasting room are on a first come first serve basis.
Reservations are required for production tours or tastings in the underground barrel facility. To schedule reservations, visit the website.
Texas Heritage Vineyard
Texasheritagevineyard.com
830-992-3323
3245 U.S. 290 East
See website for details and special events. Hours are Sunday through Friday noon-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Manufacturing tours are offered at the winery building at 3750 Grapetown Road. Call ahead and schedule for groups of eight people on the weekends. Weekday tours are offered upon request.
Texas Wine Collective (Formerly 4.0 Cellars)
TexasWineCollective.com
830-997-7470
10354 U.S. 290 East
Featuring wines from Brennan Vineyards, Lost Oak Winery and McPherson Cellars.
Reservations are required for groups of six or more. Events can be found on the winery’s website.
Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Edge Winery
theresortatfredericksburg.com
830-308-7118
3567 US Highway 290 East
Hours are Sunday through Friday, 11 a.m.7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Groups are advised to call or email on website in advance for reservations for tastings.
Food is available at the winery Thursday through Sunday as well as live music on the weekends. Small bites on Monday through Wednesday and an extended menu on Thursday through Sunday.
There are accommodations in beautiful cottages on their Resort property.
The Edge Winery is a resort type winery with a beautiful tower for Club members and a fantastic winery for all that love a beautiful indoor and outdoor setting with a view of the river.
The Resort is a wedding, engagement, renewed vows, anniversary, birthday, bachelorette, special occasion venue.
Texas Vineyards and Beyond
[email protected]
830-990-9199
329 E. Main St.
Hours are Thursdays, 1-6 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Sundays, noon-5:30 p.m. Open additional days around Holidays.
Largest selection of Texas wines in the Hill Country, plus Imports, large Beer selection, Cigars and local Gift Baskets.
Many wines available by the glass for sidewalk consumption.
Vintners Hideaway
[email protected]
830-992-3370
207 S Llano
Hours are Thursday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m.
Call ahead or email to get tasting prices. Reservations are not required; although, recommended for groups over five.
Vintners is a family owned and operated boutique wine tasting room with a passion for promoting 100% Texas Fine Wines.
They are the home of Rustic Spur Vineyards and showcase other vintners from across Texas who produce Fine Texas Wine.
Wedding Oak Winery
Weddingoakwinery.com
830-304-9333
6009 U.S. 290 East, No. B
The Tasting Room is open for Flight Tastings, on-premise consumption and wines to go. For reservations of seven or more, contact reservewow@weddingoakwinery,com.
Hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday through Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday; and 11 a.m.6 p.m., Monday. Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Wildseed Vineyards
wine.wildseedfarms.com
830-990-6684
100 Legacy Drive
Hours are Sunday noon-6 p.m.; Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Saturday 10a.m.-6 p.m.
They offer full tastings as well as wine by the glass. Reservations are recommended but not required.
William Chris Vineyards
Williamchriswines.com
830-998-7654
10352 U.S. 290 East (Hye)
Reservations are required for tastings. Call ahead or book online. For the latest information, go online or call the winery.
Hours are Sunday through Wednesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wine Garage
Winegarage.com
830-644-2600
11602 E. US Hwy 290
Hours are Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (hours can vary). Closed Monday through Wednesday.
Each tasting at The Wine Garage consists of a curated collection of five Texas wines, you get to keep your souvenir glass, and tour a fantastic car collection.
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