| Follow Highway 290 West to some great Texas wine! Did you know that Orbitz rated the efforts of our Texas Hill country vineyards as the second fastest growing wine region in the United States! Did you know that there were winerys in Texas 100 years before California even planted grapes? Did you know the oldest winery in Texas is 175 years old? Did you know that Denison, Texas is the sister city to Cognac, France? Did you know that the number of Texas wineries has grown from 40 in 2000 to over 140 in 2007? With topography reminiscent of Napa Valley and over 300 days of Sunshine each year The Texas Hill country is poised to make quite an impact on American wine crafting.  Such potential..... Salt Lick Cellars (512) 829-4013 18300, Building C FM 1826, Driftwood, TX 78619 Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu noon to 6; Fri-Sat noon to 9, closed Tuesday. A great place to enjoy some texas wine and I was pleasantly surprised to find a fantastic cheese plate! This tasting room is adjacent to the original Salt Lick BBQ and is set beneath some amazing grandfather oaks. Scott Roberts has been very busy planting grapes and his efforts with Temperanillo have been quite impressive. Becker Vineyards • (830) 644-2681
464 Becker Farms Rd, Stonewall, TX 78671
Hours: Mon-Thu 10-5; Fri-Sat 10-6; Sun 12-6
Featured in Wine Spectator, starred on The Fine Living Channel, 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 B&B available.
Becker Vineyards Chisholm Trail Winery • (830) 990-CORK
2367 Usener Rd., Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Hours: Thu-Mon 12-6
Nine miles west of Fredericksburg on Hwy 290 west, 2.4 miles south on Usener Road. Relaxed country setting featuring premium Estate Bottled wines. Chisholm Trail Winery Driftwood Vineyards • (512) 692-6229
4001 Elder Hill Road CR 170, Driftwood, TX 78619
Hours: Mon-Sun 10-6
Located 6 miles S of Hwy 290 on Ranch Road 12 between Dripping Springs & Wimberley. Mediterranean style wines. Breathtaking hilltop view overlooking the vineyard. Giftshop, tastings, picnic area and covered deck. Weddings & private parties welcome!
Fredericksburg Winery • (830) 990-8747
247 West Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Hours: Mon-Thurs 10-5:30; Fri-Sat 10-7:30; Sun 12-5:30
Named one of the top three producers in Texas by USA Today - Fredericksburg Winery is owned and operated by the Switzer family. We make a complete spectrum of red and white wines - dry, semi-dry, medium sweet, and sweet and even one-step further late harvest desserts. Wait two-steps further - port and sherry! Come do "Wine 101 (WHP)" and get the real scoop. New wine club - "The Flight Club." Hours may vary.
www.fbgwinery.com Grape Creek Vineyards • (830) 644-2710
10587 East Highway 290, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Hours: Mon-Fri. 10-5 Sat. 10-6 Sun 11-5
On Highway 290 West, 9 miles East of Fredericksburg and 3 miles West of Stonewall. At Grape Creek Vineyards, our passion is to produce premium quality wine from the best selection of grapes. Come enjoy our wines and experience "Tuscany in Texas" at our new Italian Villa tasting room, event center and romantic oasis overlooking the vineyards! One of the oldest Hill Country wineries with a B&B available. www.grapecreek.com Mandola Estate Winery • (512) 858-1470
13308 FM 150 West, Driftwood, TX 78619
Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5
Producing fine Texas wines from traditional Italian grape varieties in a beautiful Hill Country setting, just 25 miles from downtown Austin. In the Italian, way we combine innovative equipment and techniques with traditional methods to produce uniquely Texas wines with an Italian sense of style. If you share our love of Italian wines, or if you are just looking for a fun outing, join us. Located on FM 150, 2.3 miles south of the intersection of FM 1826 and FM 150. Texas Hills Vineyard • (830) 868-2321
878 RR 2766, Johnson City, TX 78636
Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5
Home of the "Kick Butt Cab" and other Italian-styled "Wines to Share With Friends," Located 1 mile east of Johnson City on RR 2766 (road to Pedernales Falls State Park). Wines include Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Orange Moscato, Merlot, Syrah and more. Enjoy a picnic on the patio overlooking the vineyard. Locally made artisan cheeses and crackers available in the tasting room. Tasting room and gift shop.
Texas Hills Vineyard
Torre di Pietra Vineyards • (830) 644-2829
10915 E. US Hwy 290, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Hours: Sun-Thu 10-6; Fri-Sat 10-7
Torre di Pietra: quality wines, live music, and unique gifts in a romantic setting. Come enjoy our patios, vineyard and tasting room. Located 10 miles east of Fredericksburg, Texas on US Hwy 290. We use traditional wine making methods to produce our fruit forward style. Our wines include varietals: Sangiovese, Primitivo, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Moscato and popular blends: Red Flirt and Classico. I really enjoy their Sangiovese and their Porto Blanco....www.texashillcountrywine.com Solaro Estate Winery (832) 660-8642 13111 Silver Creek Road, Dripping Springs 78620 Hours: Open daily but closed on Tuesday. This winery is beginning to win awards for its Texas produced wines. The vineyard is available for events and it is just a short drive from Central Austin. This winery has invested in technology with the hopes of blending art and science to create consistent wine. This year the 20011 Austin Wine and Music Festival will be at the Domain....a great opportunity to taste great Texas wines in one stop! For more information go to To your health and happiness.....
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