“It's been a few years since I've reviewed anything, but Peggy and I are back in the land of grapes and Jesus blood, aka Fredericksburg. We met up with some friends for a weekend of gluttony with wine and formage. That's fancy speak for cheese. We stopped at the Pontotoc Vineyard. Pontotoc was a community before they had an apocalypse/typhoid breakout. Now it's a ghost town. The only ghost I believe in is the Holy Ghost™ Anyway, the ladies had their famous sangrias and I opted for a Tempranillo. I'm pretty sure it's French for Temptation. But unlike Adam and Eve, I am in control. Unfortunately, we had eaten at a farm to table restaurant earlier and I had a Rev. Hank to toilet moment. I had more bubbles in my guts than any of the sparkling wines we've had. I immediately repented to my lord and savior. They say there's no fury like a woman scorned, but those people have definitely never blended a cheeseburger, wine and whiskey. The bathroom facilities are easily accessible, but a little drafty. You'll feel the angels breathe upon you while you rid yourself of sin. I highly recommend this place! Can't wait to return.“
“My boyfriend and I had the most amazing tour. Becky was incredibly sweet, very inviting, and made the tour so fun! We would come back just because of her. Wine was amazing, we loved trying new flavors and seeing some behind the scenes stuff. Can’t wait to come back next time we’re in Fredericksburg!!“
“We had an amazing tasting host and she really helped differentiate Invention from the other wineries we visited that day. Cristy is the reason we joined, I’m usually not a Riesling drinker and she talked me into trying it….I loved it and came home with two bottles.“
“We had such an amazing time with John B. For our tasting. All the wines were fabulous and the experience was so fun. The property is gorgeous and so grateful for such a special wine tasting!Food & drinks: Pizzas were fabulous! We got the caprese pizza, Meat Lover’s Pizza, and the Mediterranean pizza and every single one was fabulous“
“Wonderful experience at Kalasi. We did the premium red tasting. These are the very best we’ve had in the Texas Hill Country. Very knowledgeable and friendly sommeliers. Food pairings with vegetarian samosas and the tikka masala naan pizza were excellent!“
“Finally leaving a review after more than 6 visits- we come for the ambience, the wine, and Austin (the owner) and Adam (the store manager). We are treated not just as guests but as friends every time we come. We love the Chenin Blanc, the Shiraz and Cab Sauv. Give them a visit! They're a little off the Golden Blocks of Main Street, but totally worth the visit. Thanks for always giving impeccable service and kindness! We could hang there for hours, lol and sometimes do.“
“We loved doing our tour. We were the only ones at the last tour of the day and everyone was so kind and knew the answer to all our questions. I want to go back to Fredericksburg just so I can go back! Both the wine and the people are amazing!“
“Fields and fields and fields of poppies! Such a delightful place to stop if you are wine touring or antiquing around Johnson City and Fredericksburg! Just seeing it from the road will take your breathe away. They have beautiful walking trails, a lovely store, and restaurants. Highly recommend.“
“One of my favorite wineries! The staff is always upbeat and friendly, the wines are great, and Friday through Thursday they have live music. They have great areas to sit indoors or on the deck outdoors. Some of the best red wines and they have won multiple awards!“
“Augustin Vin was great! It’s not a winery on 290, so it felt more quiet and serene. Westin was a great tour guide, she was super knowledgeable and has great info! We left the winery with two bottles, highly suggest the Petite Sirah and Celeste Malange.“
“We spent time during the 2024 solar eclipse at this place, and it was incredible. Excellent views, hanging areas, and bar, and the staff is what made it great. Some of the friendliest, down to earth people that we’ve ever met at a business like this. The museum had historic cars that you will never see anywhere else, that were driven by legends of racing. The golfing in the back was great touch, as well as the racing simulator, and games all around the place. The Foyt wine was top notch, and went down just a bit too smooth for our own good. Totally recommend to anyone venturing through the hill country. We will be back.“
“Due to flight delays, we didn’t get to make it out the main tasting room as planned, but lucky for us, Main Street had a tasting room! I cannot commend Mike enough to explaining the wines and other tidbits to us! I loved ALL of the wines we tried, and we tried comparison pairing. The wines were phenomenal! Had I more room in my suitcase, we would have bought many more than we did. Thank you, Mike, for your incredible knowledge and descriptions and suggestions! You truly made the experience so enjoyable!“
“The best wine maker in Fredericksburg. Rarig is an authentic wine maker. Loves his craft and is encapsulated a brand in his bottles. The wine is amazing. Grapes and varietals you won’t find any where. And then hits it with the classics. His Chardonnay, Cabs and big grapes slap.The back green space with pergolas and fire pits and seating are beautiful. They have taken this experience to the next level.Make sure you are a member of their wine club. The best treat every season.“
“We LOVED our visit at Diamond Vineyards. Lisa and Celine were so kind, hospitable, and knowledgeable. We got to go on the vineyard hike and try different tasty treats. They answered all of our questions and were so welcoming. We can’t wait to come back. Highly recommend!Backstory: We were supposed to go on a group vineyard hike but called the day before to check if it was still on due to weather. Lisa offered for us to come out that day for a tour instead since the weather was nicer. It was so thoughtful of them to reschedule for us and we had a fun time being the only ones on the tour. Keep in mind when you look at these photos that the vines are going dormant. Still beautiful but not as lush as other times of the year.“
“Our visit to Becker was something very special. Bobby rolled out the red carpet and gave our group of four the ultimate VIP experience. His tour was memorable, we absolutely won't forget our time there! Our tour included about 10 tastings, barrel samples, reserves, the private cellar, charcuterie and Bobby's vast knowledge of the history and operation of Becker. He is such an asset to Becker. If you are traveling out to Fredericksburg, you have a ton of choices in vineyards. Make sure Becker is part of your plans. You will absolutely love it!“
“I've been to a lot of wine tasting in my life, a lot in Texas, and including California and Europe, I was very impressed with their wines. I tasted 6 wines and liked them all. Not typical of most wineries. Even my husband liked all the wines he tasted, and he is pickier then me! Bruce was a wonderful host and shared information on the various wines. Don't miss this winery outside of Fredericksburg's.“
“Martin, the owner, greeted me as soon as I stepped into the quaint wine tasting room. I told him that we want tastings, 6 people, and he immediately got the glasses ready. After taking us through the wines for tasting, I bought a bottle to have with our party outdoors. Angela, the owner's wife came out to check on us and see how we were. She was able to do that even though a wine tour had arrived. The facility is beautiful and the wine is the best I've tasted in Texas so far I .“
“We had a wonderful time at this new and impressive winery! The manager came over and chatted with us and told us all about Michael Ros wines and the history of its conception. Our server was extremely nice and answered all our questions in an unhurried relaxed way. Beautiful and unique winery. You'll enjoy it.“
“Barb is absolutely amazing! The atmosphere and vibe of Six Shooter Cellars is always fun and always keeps me going back. Whether it’s for the daily dose of fun animal photos, tasty meads, or a dose of reality, Barb is always sure to provide it. Her mead selection is the best around. 10/10 recommend! Go visit Six Shooter! It doesn’t disappoint!“
“My husband and I finally got a chance to check out Narrow Path Winery and we were not disappointed. The wine was great, the views were incredible, the flower garden was absolutely beautiful the staff was friendly with great service. We loved all the dogs running around on the property that come up and just wanna be loved on.“
“Amazing experience. When you walk into the second level which is the main entry you are greeted by a beautiful chandelier tree. We ate at the bistro and had the duck ... words can not describe how amazing our dinner was. The decor of the restaurant and store are exquisite ... simply beautiful. The staff are very conscientious of their patrons to ensure you have amazing experience.“
“As regulars at Cross Mountain Vineyard's, I cannot recommend it enough. The wines are top-notch, the prices are fair, and the service is always exceptional. It's our favorite spot for a reason – quality, value, and service all in one place.“
“Glenn Alise is awesome at Fiesta winery! She helped me with a gift card situation & we had a great tasting experience. They have a few locations, I enjoyed the 290 location, cute spot, casually fun, not pretentious. Make it a stop on your visit!“
“Stopped in at Fiesta winery after the teal/Tiffany blue (everything) lured me in (lol). It is my favorite color afterall. There was a bit of a crowd so I browsed around! Right when you walk in there's the wine tasting area and winery merch but way in the back there's also a super cute boutique! If you've never been to Fredericksburg, you will learn when you visit that they have the best shops/shopping experience! Fritztown is wine country but I come mostly for the shopping lol Anyhow, I scored on a few things, one being; the cutest German shepherd sticker for my hubby since he loves them so much! I'm glad I stopped in! Staff is so nice and helpful!“
“What a great experience. The location. The building. The wine. All great. However, the best part was Mykaela. She is so experienced, friendly, and knowledgeable. If you had the opportunity, ask Mykaela to take a picture of your group. She is an expert. HUGE THANKS!“
“Probably the best winery in the city. Fantastic wine excellent staff Dan really has created. A winner in this winery is wine making skills are unsurpassed.Having a wine tasting with the wine maker is a treat. you need to make sure you arrange to put this on your schedule during your journey and visit to Fredericksburg - reservations required.“
“First off, loved the fact they refurbished an old car dealership and kept the sign! Awesome. The wine was delicious. We had a flight and each of our selections was well crafted. The store is cute - we had to buy some of the wine glasses! And we loved the large outdoor patio. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Great, enjoyable experience!“
“I'm visiting from NC and my friends took me to Fredericksburg for lunch and do some wine tastings! I love wine and I drive for a wine tour company. So on vacation, it's my turn to do some tastings.I wanted to stop here as I saw the Longhorn statue standing out in front.The winery is beautiful. I loved the atmosphere of the tasting room. We were welcomed as we walked it. I was hoping to do a tasting but the wines were not what I would drink, which is fine, and also I really didn't want to pay the $30 for the tasting that I most likely wouldn't enjoy.I gave them 5 stars because of the outside view of the winery, the atmosphere in the tasting room and the friendliness of the staff! I'm not going to dock them a star because of my preference for wine. To each their own!“
“As members of Safari, we brought our daughter and son-in-law to enjoy the wonderful wine and atmosphere.Casey (KC) was in charge of our group and she was so knowledgable, professional, friendly and fun that our guests decided to join the club as well.On the other hand, we came back the next day to celebrate our daughters 30th birthday (yes, that day was her exact birthday), and even though we were all member now, the person that served us, denied any special treatment for the birthday girl by telling us that "as members, we already had a complimentary glass of wine".We left very dissapointed by the second treatment they (she) gave us.“