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Wine Me Up
Wineries welcome everyone from serious somms to those seeking fun.
Wineries have become a cornerstone in the consumerism and tourist industry in the Hill Country over the past two decades. 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. Before visiting any local wineries, it is recommended to call or go online to receive the most up-to-date information.
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Ab Astris Winery
The tasting room and winery are open Friday and Sunday noon5 p.m. and Saturday noon-6 p.m. Thursday hours are seasonal. It is recommended to call in advance for Thursday hours.
Reservations are encouraged for parties larger than eight. Call ahead to notify the tasting room, especially on Saturdays.
Ab Astris is offering bottle service and curbside pickup.
Adega Vinho
Hours are Thursday 12:30-6 p.m. and Friday through Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Curbside services or to-go pickup at the tasting room are offered. To-go tastings include a selection of four wines.
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 required for parties of six or more.
Bottles of wine are being sold in the tasting room.
Bottle sales are available for off-premise consumption. Curbside pick-up is also offered. Calls on the way to the tasting room are appreciated.
Andreucci Wines
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.
Reservations are recommended and required on Saturday for parties of six or more.
Bottle sales are offered with courtyard and patio seating only.
Harvest tours are offered for wine club 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 six or 12 wines.
Baron’s Creek Vineyard
Hours are Monday through Thursday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.6 p.m.; and Sunday noon-5 p.m.
Reservations are recommended for parties over six.
Curbside pickup is now offered. To order, go online or drive up to the curb to receive orders.
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.
Order for curbside by drive up, or place order in advance by phone or online.
The property is otherwise closed for onsite wine consumption and onsite wine tastings.
Bell Mountain Vineyards
Bellmountainvineyard.com 830-992-3070 Winery: 463 Bell Mountain Road Tasting Room: 319 E. Main Street located inside of Wild Hare Bistro
Check website for hours of Wild Hare Bistro and wine tastings.
The tasting room is open at the bistro with the purchase of food at a table.
Bingham Family Vineyards
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
The hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Mead and honey wine will be sold along with a selection of wines.
Drive up curbside and to-go orders are being taken at this time.
Calais Winery
All tastings are available by reservation only, and can be made online. Appointments are made on the hour.
Hours are Friday, 2-4 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m. by appointment.
Mini bottles and curbside services are offered by ordering online or calling on site.
Chisholm Trail Winery
Chisholmtrailwinery.com 830-990-2675 2367 Usener Road (off U.S. 290 West)
Due to COVID-19, the tasting room is currently closed. 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 eight or more.
Hours are Sunday, Monday and Thursday, noon-5 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, noon-6 p.m.
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Cicada Cellars
Hours are Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Curbside service is offered. Order online, call ahead or drive up to receive orders. Bottles to-go and mini tasting bottles are also offered at curbside pick-up.
Cross Mountain Vineyards
Current hours during COVID-19 are Sunday through Thursday, noon-7 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, noon-8 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.
The winery is not offering tastings at this time but does have glasses, bottles and pizzas to-go.
There is limited capacity inside the winery but as restrictions are lifted, capacities and services will change.
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, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Hours may vary due to weather and time of year. Reservations are required for large groups.
Tastings are offered outside. The tasting room will be to-go service. Wines can be purchased in the tasting room. Curbside services are offered upon request.
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.
Glasses are offered to-go with bottles. Online orders, calling ahead or walk-ins are all accepted for to-go orders.
Tasting are not offered at this time.
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.
To-go services include a tasting kit, bottles and a $15 souvenir wine glass.
The Pick-up Parties will be held every third week of the quarter, in March, June, September and December.
Call ahead for groups over 20.
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.
French Connection
Hours are 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
Winery and Tasting Room: 830-644-2710 10587 U.S. 290 East 223 East Main Street
Vineyard/Winery hours are: Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m.5:30 p.m.
Reservations are recommended for Friday and Saturday after 5:30 p.m. and Sunday Brunch.
Main Street tasting room hours are 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily.
See website for special information if visiting on a Saturday or a holiday weekend.
Heath Sparkling Wines
Hours are Sunday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Reservations are recommended.
Hilmy Cellars
Hilmywine.com 830-644-2482 12346 U.S. 290 East
Reservations for standard tasting flights are recommended, and required for parties of six or more. Reservations can be made online.
Hours are Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Bottles are available for purchase in the tasting room for consumption outside. Curbside services are also offered.
Horn Winery
Hours are Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, noon5 p.m. Reservations of six or more are recommended.
Hye Meadow Winery
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 bottle service and curbside. Wine can also be consumed at the pavilion or tree grove located near the property.
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.
Hours are Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Call ahead since hours can change without notice due to seasonal or special events.
Bottles and glasses are sold in the restaurant. The patio and picnic grove is open for seating and tables must have food to order wine.
Calls ahead are recommended for curbside services upon request.
Kalasi Cellars
Kalasicellars.com 830-992-3037 414 Goehmann Lane
Hours are Thursday through Monday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesdays and Wednesdays by reservation.
To-go and curbside services are offered at the drive-up window in the wine garden. 100% estate-grown wines and unique and food with Indian influence.
Kuhlman Cellars
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.
Longhorn Cellars
As of this printing, the winery is open for tastings, bottle and glass purchases.
The winery is open Thursday from noon-4:30 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon4:30 p.m.
Appointments are available from noon-2 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.
Text Deanna at 830-264-0457 for appointments only. >
Groups of 6 to 10 require reservations. No groups larger than 10 during COVID-19 restrictions.
Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards
Regular hours are Sunday, Monday, Thursday from 11 a.m.5 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Due to COVID-19, the winery is open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
To-go and curbside is available.
Outdoor seating is also available but space is limited.
Lost Draw Cellars
Reservations required for parties of six or more and are recommended on Saturday.
Hours are Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tastings are offered daily by reservation. No groups larger than six.
Lost Draw is offering curbside seven days a week. Call ahead, order online or walk in.
Delivery services are also offered within Fredericksburg city limits on weekdays.
Mendelbaum Cellars
830-997-7000 10207 U.S. 290 East
For more information, email info@mendelbaumcellars.com or visit the winery’s website at mendelbaumcellars.com.
Messinahof.com 830-990-4653 9996 U.S. 290 East
Temporary winery hours are noon-6 p.m. daily.
Monday through Friday is curbside service only, including bottles to go. Food purchases are not required.
On weekends, tastings, wine by the glass and bottles to go are offered. If wine is consumed on the building grounds, food purchases are required.
Reservations are highly recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.
Narrow Path Winery
Narrowpathwinery.com 113 East Main Street Main Street location closed until October 2020. Winery and Vineyard: 830-644-2144 6331 Ranch Road 1623 South
The winery and vineyard are open Thursday through Monday, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Curbside and bottle service is offered due to COVID-19 shutdowns. Call ahead, order online or drive up to get wine.
Pedernales Cellars
Pedernalescellars.com 830-644-2037 2916 Upper Albert Road, Stonewall
Reservations are required on Saturdays.
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.
Tours of production facilities are offered for groups up to 10, including children. Book online for tours. Social distancing and masks are required. There will be no wine tasting on tours.
Curbside service is also offered while tasting rooms are closed. Customers can call ahead or drive up and remain in their vehicles.
Perspective Cellars
As of press time, tastings are not available. Current hours are Monday through Friday, noon7 p.m. and weekends 1-6 p.m. for wine to-go.
For more information, visit the winery’s website.
Pontotoc Vineyard
Hours are Friday and Saturday, noon-8 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
Reservations are recommended for groups of six or more.
Curbside and delivery services are offered as the tasting room has been closed due to the coronavirus. Call ahead to request curbside wine delivery.
Ron Yates Wines
Hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m., daily.
Space is limited for large parties. No parties larger than 20 will be accepted.
Due to COVID-19, curbside pickup is offered. To receive curbside pickup, call ahead or order online.
Safariwinery.com Landline – 830-304-9463 Text or call – 830-998-5956 5479 U.S. 290 East
Hours are Sunday, noon-6 p.m.; Monday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.6 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.6 p.m.
Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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
Hours are Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday noon3 p.m. Closed Monday through Thursday.
As of press time, the winery is offering tastings. Wine can also be ordered online.
Signor Vineyards
Signorvineyards.com 830-304-7446 362 Livesay Lane
For information on COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions, visit the winery’s website.
Hours are Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Monday, noon-5 p.m.
The tasting room (located behind Joanna’s Market) is open to the public Monday, noon-5 p.m.; and Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m.6 p.m.
Six Shooter Cellars
Hours are Thursday through Sunday, noon- 5 p.m.
To-go tastings and bottle services are offered.
Slate Mill Wine Collective
(Formerly 1851 Vineyards) 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. Meats and cheeses are also sold. >
See website for details and special events. Hours are Monday through Friday noon-5 p.m. and Saturday noon-6 p.m.
Curbside services and bottle service are offered by drive-up orders.
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
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 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Hours are Monday, 11 a.m.5 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.6 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Groups are advised to call in advance for reservations.
Curbside bottle service is offered for to-go orders. Walk in to get wine. >
Wedding Oak Winery
Those wishing to purchase wine, call 830-304-9333, visit the winery or email to set up a pick-up time.
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.
William Chris Vineyards
Reservations are required for tastings.
Call ahead or book online. For the latest information, go online or call the winery.
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
Hours are Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Reservations are required for parties of five or more.
As the tasting room is closed due to COVID-19, hours are noon-5 p.m. every day. Curbside services are available by appointment.
