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WINERIES

Wineries are often the site of friend reunions, bachelorette parties or time with family. Check websites for special information regarding large groups or reservations.

Wineries are a cornerstone of the tourist industry in the Hill Country.

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.

AB ASTRIS WINERY

www.abastriswinery.com 830-644-8369

320 Klein Road

The tasting room and winery are open Monday through Friday, noon to 6 p.m.; as well as Saturday and Sunday,

Reservations are strongly recommended and required for parties of six or more on Saturdays.

ADEGA VINHO

Adegavinho.com 830-265-5765

1000 South Ranch Road 1623, Stonewall

Open Thursday, noon to 6:30 p.m.; and Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. through 6 p.m.

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. The last tasting is at 4:30 p.m. Reservations are required for parties of six or more.

ANDREUCCI WINES

andreucciwines.com 830-307-9529

401 E. Main Street #1C

Hours: Thursday through Sunday, 12 a.m.-7 p.m.

ARROWHEAD CREEK VINEYARD

Arrowcreekvineyard.com 830-307-7200

13410 U.S. 290 East, Stonewall

Reservations are required for groups of six or more. The wine tasting room is open weekends by appointment and reservation only.

Hours are Monday through Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Last tasting is at 5:45 p.m.

AUGUSTA VIN

www.augustavin.com 830-307-1007

140 Augusta Vin Lane

The tasting room is open Monday through Friday, noon to 6 p.m., as well as Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Exclusive VIP Production Tours can also be reserved for Friday through Sunday.

BARON’S CREEK VINEYARD

Baronscreekvineyards.com 830-304-3000

5865 U.S. 290 East

Hours: Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Reservations are highly recommended for wine tastings on weekdays and required for weekends.

BINGHAM FAMILY VINEYARDS

binghamfamilyvineyards.com 830-304-6616

3915 U.S. 290 East

The winery is open seven days a week from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

BLUE LOTUS WINERY

Bluelotuswinery.com 830-379-9463

8500 U.S. 290 West (Hye)

Hours: Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

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. Reservations are required for the winery.

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. Last pour is 30 minutes before closing.

Reservations are required for parties of six or more.

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 Friday, 12 p.m. -5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-5 p.m., by appointment only.

CHISHOLM TRAIL WINERY

Chisholmtrailwinery.com

830-990-2675 2367 Usener Road (off U.S. 290 West)

Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more. Groups between 10-15 should notify the winery at least 48 hours in advance of the visit.

The tasting room is open Noon-6 p.m.

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. Updated hours can be found online.

CROSS MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS

www.crossmountainvineyards.com 830-333-9931

308 E. Main Street

Hours are Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

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

Most of the Hill Country wineries use grapes grown in Texas soil. Check their respective websites to see the vast selections offered.

Hours at both locations are Sunday through Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Hours may vary due to weather and time of year.

FIESTA WINERY

Fiestawinery.com

Winery: 830-997-4466 6260 U.S. 290 East Main Street: 830-307-3328 147 East Main Street

A wide range of wineries span from Fredericksburg to Stonewall and Hye, offering Hill Country-goers tastes from dry to sweet of whites and reds.

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.

Both the Main Street and U.S. 290 locations do not take reservations. However, notification in advance is requested for groups larger than 20.

TEXAS WINE COLLECTIVE

(Formerly 4.0 Cellars)

Fourpointwine.com 830-997-7470

10354 U.S. 290 East

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.

FREDERICKSBURG WINERY

Fbgwinery.com 830-990-8747

247 West Main St.

Hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.- 5 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.)

Wineries across the Hill Country grow and make their own wines in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County. Many offer tours to help guests learn the art of wine making.

GRAPE CREEK VINEYARDS

Grapecreek.com

Winery: 830-644-2710 10587 U.S. 290 East

Main St. location: 830-992-3373 223 East Main Street

Vineyard/Winery hours are: Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Reservations are recommended. Groups of six or less are welcome.

Main Street tasting room hours are 11 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. daily.

Walk-ins are welcome.

See website for special information if visiting on a Saturday or a holiday weekend.

HEATH SPARKLING WINES

heathsparkling.com 830-304-1011

10591 U.S. 290 East

Open seven days a week, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended.

HILMY CELLARS

Hilmywine.com 830-644-2482

12346 U.S. 290 East

Reservations are required for standard tasting flights. Groups larger than six are no longer accepted, unless booked with a tour company. Reservations can be made online.

Hours are Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m., and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

HORN WINERY

hornwinery.com 844-493-4676

9953 U.S. 290 West (Hye)

Hours are Thursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Reservations are recommended for large groups.

HYE MEADOW WINERY

Hyemeadow.com 855-225-4047

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.

Reservations are made through the website.

Grape Creek vineyards offers a full menu at their on-site restaurant.

INWOOD ESTATES VINEYARDS

Inwoodwines.com 830-997-2304

10303 U.S. 290 East

Reservations for tastings and dining required for groups of six or more, highly recommended for all.

Hours are Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Call ahead since hours can change without notice due to seasonal or special events. Spring&Summer2021

KUHLMAN CELLARS

Kuhlmancellars.com 512-920-2675

18421 U.S. 290 East (Stonewall)

Hours are Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.; and Sunday and Monday, noon-5 p.m.

Last tasting starts one hour before closing.

LONGHORN CELLARS

Longhorncellars.com 830-990-2990

315 Ranch Road 1376

The winery is open Thursday, noon-4:30 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, noon-4:30 p.m.

Reservations are highly recommended and required on Saturdays. No groups over eight are

allowed on Friday and Saturday. Call for special arrangements for groups of nine or more.

LOS PINOS RANCH VINEYARDS

Lospinosranchvineyards.com 830-304-5778

6009 U.S. 290 East

Hours are Sunday, Monday, Thursday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Check the website for updated hours.

Reservations are required for parties of six or more and recommended for Saturdays.

LOST DRAW CELLARS

Lostdrawcellars.com 830-992-3251

113 East Park Street

Reservations required for parties of six or more and are recommended on Saturday and Sunday.

Hours are 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

MENDELBAUM CELLARS

Mendelbaum.com 830-997-7000

10207 U.S. 290 East

Hours are Monday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, noon-5 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

MESSINA HOF HILL COUNTRY

Messinahof.com 830-990-4653

9996 U.S. 290 East

Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.

Reservations are required for groups of five or more on weekends.

There are over 60 wineries in the Texas Hill Country, giving visitors a taste of everything Fredericksburg has to offer.

NARROW PATH WINERY

Narrowpathwinery.com 830-644-2144

113 East Main Street

Monday and Thursday hours are noon-5:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon-6:30 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday Winery and Vineyard: 6331 Ranch Road 1623 South

The winery and vineyard are open Thursday through Saturday and Monday, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; as well as Sunday, noon-5:30 p.m.

Reservations are required on Saturdays and Sundays. Children and pets are also not allowed on Saturdays and Sundays.

PEDERNALES CELLARS

Pedernalescellars.com 830-644-2037

2916 Upper Albert Road, Stonewall

Reservations are required.

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.

PONTOTOC VINEYARD

Pontotocvineyard.com 512-658-0023

320 West Main Street

Hours are Friday and Saturday, noon-8 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Call to make arrangements for groups of eight or more. Curbside delivery is also offered.

RON YATES WINES

Ronyateswines.com 512-585-3972

6676 U.S. 290 West (Hye)

Hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m., daily. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Reservations are needed for wine tastings.

A wide range of wineries also offer restaurant-style menus or other lite bites, paired with their wines.

SAFARI WINERY

Safariwinery.com 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.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

SIGNOR VINEYARDS

Signorvineyards.com 830-304-7446

362 Livesay Lane

Hours are Monday through Wednesday, noon- 5 p.m.; Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Reservations are not required for tastings, but they are accepted for Wine Club members and parties of eight or more.

Elevated Tasting Experiences are now offered for $40 for members and $50 for non-members.

SIX SHOOTER CELLARS

Sixshootercellars.com 830-428-0810

6264 U.S. 290 East

Hours are Monday through Thursday, noon-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon-6 p.m.; and Sunday noon-5 p.m.

SLATE MILL WINE COLLECTIVE

Slatemillwinecollective.com 830-391-8510

4222 Texas 16 South

Hours are Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday and Monday, noon-5 p.m. Check the website or Instagram @slatemillwinecollective for updated hours.

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, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

WEDDING OAK WINERY

Weddingoakwinery.com 830-304-9333

6009 U.S. 290 East, No. B

Hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. Call or go online for updated hours. Reservations are required for parties of six or larger.

WILLIAM CHRIS VINEYARDS

Williamchriswines.com 830-998-7654

10352 U.S. 290 East (Hye)

Reservations are required for tastings. Call ahead or book online. Walk-ins are welcome for glass and bottle service, seven days a week.

Hours are Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

WOODROSE WINERY

Woodrosewinery.com 830-644-2539

662 Woodrose Lane (off U.S. 290 East in Stonewall)

Hours are Friday through Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

ZERO 815 WINERY

Zero815winery.com 830-644-2000

11157 U.S. 290 West in Hye

Hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; noon-6 p.m. on Sunday. Closed on Wednesdays and Tuesdays.

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