Great location for a peaceful day of wine drinking. The staff were friendly and the outdoor…read moreseating was very spacious. Pollo enjoyed sitting outside and watching the chickens. I got 2 flights because there were so many red wines to try that looked interesting. They did not disappoint because I found at least 4 that I really enjoyed and plan to get a bottle of. Had the meat and cheese platter and my favorite was the blueberry cheese.

The winery is a nice place to visit. They offer samples of the wines they offer. So you can taste…read morethem before buying a bottle of wine. I definitely have to recommend this place. The people that run the store are very welcoming and knowledgeable of the wine they offer. The winery is a great place to spend some time.

25APR26 Been on…read moretheir mailing list a few years, and finally my schedule and their (Texas Mead Works/Blue Lotus Winery) day trip offerings aligned. Saturday afternoon kokedama (think potting plants, but doing it without pots) was listed as 1pm to 3pm, and with the advice to show up early if you wanted to order drinks or snacks to enjoy in the course of it. Most people seem to have gathered and done their sampling beforehand. We arrived ten minutes early and were third in line to order in the tasting room, where there was only one employee on duty. She was kind and informative, and we managed to walk in to class what used to be politely termed as fashionably late. I had a glass of peach mead in hand, Mr R had a chocolate bar in hand and a black olive pizza on order. The kokedama class was fun, run by a couple who had recently been florists in their own storefront. Tables had been nicely prepped beforehand. An hour later, a mixed group of plant experts and novices left with attractive creations that had a story/memory attached. On exiting the event room, Mr R took our plants to the car and went to fetch the pizza. I wandered back into the tasting room and asked whether she recommended trebbiano or dry Viognier for someone who likes pinot gris. Samples proved tasty and while they were both really nice on their own, I went with a bottle of trebbiano for lunch. The pizza was lovely--great crust, tasty but balanced toppings, perfect serving temperature--and we enjoyed it on the back porch. Splitting it between two adults was perfect for lunch and the rest of the bottle went in the trunk for the ride home. The chocolate bar predictably transformed waiting on the porch with us in full sunlight (our bad planning, it recovered in the fridge at home) as we had a laugh and enjoyed good food. Some of the other participants came and went as well, but most chose to depart for the rest of their day or stay inside in the AC, which I understand. Outside, of course, we got to enjoy local birds, sounds of kids and horses enjoying Saturday afternoon life on nearby properties, and a couple Guinea fowl who wandered by after the pizza was gone. We were on the less finished end of the grounds, but could see the nearby rental cabins (built to resemble wine casks) and a pavilion for weddings and other parties. There were several chairs and tables just outside the tasting room as well as inside. It's not a full restaurant, just a short list of maybe four items to accompany wine/mead tasting or satisfy friends who have tagged along. The shiny columns of bottles are the main reason most people are here, and there is a nice variety of flavors to enjoy. Prices are reasonable and there's the option of a wine club if you want to explore more than just an afternoon of beverages or have favorites you plan on enjoying regularly. You don't have to participate in a scheduled activity to just visit on your own, but it can be an added incentive to make the drive out. They close at 6pm.

Great little winery and mead tasting room just outside of Seguin! The hostess was amazing and had…read moresuggestions for both the wine side and the mead side. Will be coming back to try the different wines & meads that they had to offer.

Great winery in San Antonio. They make over 50 different wines with grapes sourced from ten…read moredifferent countries, on premise and they are all available for tasting. Make time and stop by.

A cute little spot for wine tasting, a glass or a whole bottle! I came and did the tasting, which…read morewas delicious. I didn't have one wine that I didn't care for. The service is great and all of the staff were super friendly. Would definitely go back!

Going to Gruene, TX is a special treat for everybody. There is food, fun and music for all ages…read more The Grapevine is a great place to relax outside at a table, enjoy a glass of wine, chat and people watch. It is actually a perfect end to your evening in Gruene, TX. The service inside at the bar is usually quick and friendly. The only negative is that they only have two one-person restrooms inside. So the line is often long and weaves through the store part of the winery. Seems like they could add one or two outside. Otherwise, a must visit in Gruene.

There was a time when the grapevine was a tasting room but that is no longer the case. Glasses and…read morebottles of wine and some frozen drinks as well as a fridge with variety of beer can be found. It's still a great place to visit. Friday, Saturday and Sunday there is music on the lawn.

Such a beautiful ambiance! The wines are delicious, and they offer a great selection to choose…read morefrom. My husband and I love coming here for special occasions -- it always feels like such a wonderful experience each time we visit. We most definitely recommend it!

We walked over after dining at Dough and it was jammed packed! They also had a bridal party in a…read morelittle side room, so lots going on. Even with that, the bartender took good care of us as we had to sit outside. I normally like sitting outside, but this area seems like an afterthought and like you're not part of the party. They came and got us when there was space inside, so we still had a fantastic time. When it cleared out, it really cleared out! We started with a sampler and loved all of them. My friend is a member and by the end of our time there, I joined also! All the wines were so delicious. Also, the owner was walking around greeting everyone...I always like that, as it makes you feel valued.

Our group went out on a wine tasting tour guided by Diana of Cottonwood Wine Tours. We went out to…read morethe Tx Hill Country town of Boerne. 1st Winery was Sister Creek followed by lunch at the Hungry Horse having a very good meal. The 2nd wine tasting was at Lost Oak. Both wine tasting locations were charming & pleasantly differed in ambience. The tastings offered a generous variety of wines & good pours. Our guide Diana was delightful & gave us tips on wine tasting & the process of wine production. She even offered the history of winery's in the Texas Hill Country & the local town Boerne. So if you or your group are in San Antonio look up Cottonwood Wine Tours & book yourselves for a fine day out!

THE BEST EXPERIENCE EVER....EVERR!! Diana & Robin were so friendly, funny, personable, and just all…read morearound the best guides. They made us feel so welcomed, like we've known them forever! Love the park and ride, it's a relief being able to drink alcohol and not have to worry about calling an uber or cab. The park and ride allows you the opportunity to just relax, and enjoy the experience. If you log onto their website they have different tour packages. We did the Guadalupe River tour. We stopped at 3 Winery's and a distillery and tried some moonshine. We stopped for lunch in Comfort, Tx which was a cute little town. You get out and enjoy a some time looking around before moving on with the tour. The winery's they take you to are just amazing. What you get for the price is such a great deal. We never felt rushed. They allowed us to sight see and allowed us to just take our time to enjoy each winery. Diana or Robin even took our photos.

Came here for the Holly Jolly Holiday event and absolutely loved the decor, atmosphere, and spiked…read moreholiday drinks! Tickets were reasonably priced and you absolutely felt the jolly holiday spirit with all the decor. Absolutely loved the spiked hot chocolate (it was absolutely amazing- I had to get two). Friendly service and great vibes. Definitely recommend going for the holiday event!

Went to a wedding at this venue. So surprised to walk in and it transported me to an art gallery…read more Walls are covered with modern art. Interesting visuals,bright colors. The space is large with many different rooms decorated well. Clean and spacious. The wine and beer list is extensive- did not eat any food because the hosts had it catered. People were friendly and helpful with service.

Visiting La Contrada Vineyard and kitchen was an absolutely beautiful and uplifting experience. The…read moresetting is peaceful, scenic, and grounding, with breathtaking vineyard views that I just couldn't get enough of! I can't wait to go back. My family and I went to La Contrada Vineyard and kitchen to attend a couple Goat Shenanigans events where we did goat yoga and painting with the goats at the vineyard and it was pure fun! I could not stop giggling the whole time. Throughout our yoga session, the goats would hop right onto your back as you did various yoga postures, and you could feed the goats while stretching in the sunshine. My daughter joined me during goat yoga and it turned into such a fun, bonding day for both of us. I suggest going during a time when you can enjoy the weather since this is mostly an outdoor facility. When we went the weather was perfect, the sun was shining, and the whole experience was enjoyable. We didn't order any food or drinks since we were at the vineyard for the Goats Shenanigans events (yoga and painting) however the breathtaking views alone, make it worth it to check this place out. Highly recommend if you want something unique and peaceful. The staff was also friendly and accommodating.

I'm really disappointed with our experience at Incontrada Vineyard & Winery. We used to come here…read morewhen it was Lara Vineyards, and the service and overall experience were noticeably better. It's disappointing to see how much things have declined. My sister is a member and hosted her 50th birthday here, so we expected a much higher level of organization and service. The party had already started and the rest of our group was there--we arrived late due to work and ordered food immediately when we got there. Right after placing our order, we were told we had to leave soon, so we asked to cancel it. Instead of handling this professionally, a staff member (River Dan) laughed and told us the food was "almost ready" because it had supposedly been placed 15 minutes earlier--which was not true. Another person in our party had ordered the exact same pizza before we did and was still waiting on theirs. We canceled our order, and their pizza didn't come out until about 10 minutes later. That makes it very clear ours was not "about to come out" like we were told. The explanation we were given simply didn't add up. Throughout the evening, staff seemed confused about orders. Drink service was also frustrating. I asked what a "zinpom" was, was told it was basically a juice wine, declined it, and specifically ordered a Sangiovese--yet I was still given the zinpom and then it was attempted to be charged to us. What made things worse was how the event itself was handled. My sister was never clearly given an end time when reserving the table. We were only told to leave about 15 minutes before the cutoff. At other wineries, guests are usually allowed to move to a general seating area after a private event ends, but here the only option was to leave entirely. Overall, the lack of communication, poor organization, and dismissive attitude from staff really overshadowed what should have been a special celebration. We expected much better, especially for a member-hosted event. If this is how members are treated, especially those who continue to frequent this place despite ongoing service issues, I can't imagine how non-members are treated

Really enjoyed trying some wines here!…read more They seem to carry mostly (if not only) Texas wines and the bartender told us in depth on what we were tasting. I would definitely come back here!

Rating: 3.1/5 We…read moretried The Austin Winery on two different occasions, and both times their wine was just okay or not good. The first time was a wine flight we had catered at our apartment, while the second time, we visited in person with a group of friends. Honestly, the wines we buy from Costco taste better. We did the $20 wine tasting flight where you get to choose 3 from the menu. The pros are that it's cheap and they give generous pours, but the con is that the wines don't taste good. Thank goodness I shared with my husband because I wouldn't have been able to finish it myself. 1. Picpoul Blanc: One Elm Vineyards - High Plains white wine with notes of lemongrass, pink lemonade, and raspberry. It was okay. 2. Aqua Pazza - High Plains/High Country orange wine with notes of apricot, candied lemon, and orange zest. It tasted like a bitter citrus wine and was our least favorite of the wines we tried. 3. GSM: Salt Lick Vineyards - Hill Country chilled red wine with notes of mint berry crunch and herbal. I think we prefer non-chilled red wine, since the tannins were super muted, but the cold temperature does make it more enjoyable on a hot day. Lavender Haze ($15): This is a wine cocktail made with Ocho, lemon, lavender simple syrup, topped with Rambler, and garnished with a lemon wheel. Ocho is a Salt Lick Vineyards - Hill Country white wine with soft lychee, beeswax, and freshly minted bills. It's a light and bright wine cocktail that's great for an afternoon drink. Bread With Oil & Balsamic Reduction ($6): You definitely need to dip the bread in the balsamic reduction; otherwise, the bread is just so bland by itself. Recommend getting the shareables instead, since the bread doesn't really add anything to the wine tasting. Our friends got the charcuterie, and the meat, cheese, and fig really helped us get through the wine flight.

We love this place! Our bar tenders were knowledgeable, kind, interesting, and great cocktails! The…read morebourbon is amazing and unique! Great place!

Great care was taken when making our cocktails. There's something here for everyone's taste! We…read morereally enjoyed ourselves. Cozy indoor seating and ample outdoor seating!