Impromptu stop at Signor Vineyards and happy we did it. Plentiful charcuterie, tasty wines,…read morefriendly service and a beautiful setting made for a lovely Friday afternoon respite!

Signor is one of our new favorite wineries in Fredricksburg. They have a beautiful location on 290…read moreand a tasting room in town. The wines are good and they've created a relaxing place to enjoy them. Our service experience has been positive too. (Since I try to mention gluten free finds in my reviews, they do have charcuterie boards with GF options. We haven't tried one yet, but the boards we've seen look delicious.)

I met Chris Vogel from Fat Ass Ranch & Winery at HEB. We had a good talk about the brewery and…read moreWinery. I sampled all the different beers. He invited me out to Fredericksburg for a tour and true tasting. Their place on the website looks amazing. http://www.fatassranch.com Chris was very knowledgeable and I look forward to visiting them soon.

We visited Fat Ass Winery for our anniversary and had such a great time! The customer service was…read moreexcellent--everyone was super friendly and made us feel welcome right away. They've got some really fun and quirky decor that made for perfect photo ops (seriously, bring your camera!). We also tried the beer flight, which was a pleasant surprise--great selection and really well priced. It was the perfect spot to relax, have a few laughs, and enjoy the day. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

Fredericksburg is always a good time, but Rhinory is something completely different from the…read moretraditional winery experience. The wine was good, the building was set up well for both inside and outside options , but Blake was definitely the hero of the day. Getting to meet him up close made the entire visit worth it. If you go, do the Pinnacle Experience. You'll get a chance to get up close and really appreciate what makes this place different. It's not something you're going to experience at your typical Fredericksburg winery. Good wine, great experience, and Blake stole the show. YOLO!!

One trip changed a lot for owners Craig Stevens and Chesney Castleberry. During a safari, they…read morewitnessed the tragedy of rhino poaching, an experience that inspired them to get involved in conservation and create a sanctuary. Their 55-acre property became a home for Blake, their Texas-born rhino. And there is a winery here, too! Since opening in '22, it has become a natural extension of their passion for fine wine and a meaningful way to support their conservation efforts. The estate now includes nearly 10 acres of Tempranillo, Sangiovese, Merlot, & Malbec. With most vines in their 4th leaf, estate TX wines are still on the way, but visitors can already enjoy excellent Texas wines made from High Plains fruit along with South African ones. The McPhersons have helped craft many of the Texas wines, while Dr. Bob Young has contributed red wines aged in Texas oak. A team of South African winemakers helps support wines made from the Stellenbosch, Elgin, and the coastal area. The tasting room and back patio offer spacious seating, beautiful views of the Pedernales Valley, and direct views of Blake. The north-facing wine tasting patio is an extra plus design to have, especially with the Texas summer heat. For your testing selection, you'll have a list to choose from. For this tasting session a mix of South African & Texas (both reds & whites) were sampled. Starting off with the Sumatran Sparkles, this South African sourced bubbly is Pinot Grig based with notes of honeysuckle and citrus. Next from SA was their Wijde Sparkling. This white bubbly was blended with 53% Chard, 46% Pinot Noir, & 1% Pinot Meunier. It expressed itself with a floral aroma coupled with acidity and a bit of pear. Following that were two of the Crash label brands. Both Pinotage based, with the dry version a nice and light easy drinking wine featuring notes of strawberries with bright acidity. The sweet Pinotage bubbly version (lightly sweet) exhibited more of a cream sensation with a touch of cherries. Moving on to white wines, the first sipped was the '24 Albariño. This TX white wine has some good pineapple notes giving a pleasant tropical finish. The next white was the Texas High Plains 2025 Viognier. Sourced from Lahey, this one was quite impressive with apricot and lemon. The next Texas red was the '24 Horn Red Blend. This High Plains sourced fruit, comprised of 40% Malbec, 25% Dolcetto, 25% Sangiovese, & 10% Petite Sirah, had notes of clove and cherry going for it with even tannins and acidity. Texas Mourvèdre has been making big waves in the Texas wine industry, and their 2023 vintage has Grenache blended with it to yield an intense fruit forward wine with blackberry to satisfy the nose and palate. The final TX red wine sampled was the '24 Sangiovese. With cherry, raspberry, and a touch of spice, this classic Italian varietal was quite satisfying. For the South African red wines, the '22 Cab Franc was the first to sip. Part of the winery's Keras collection, this bold wine was loaded with big tannins and had a firm mouth gripper! Following that were two '22 Cabernet Sauvignons. One was also from the Keras collection with deep cocoa and raspberry notes and a fine tannic finish. Not quite as bold, but still big, the other Cab wine displayed more blackberry and plum notes with a bit of leather. Rounding out the tasting adventure was the '23 Five Species. This Bordeaux style blend had Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Malbec, and some Petit Verdot blended to craft a well-balanced, smooth, and elegant wine to savor all evening. With a long family history in the Hill Country spanning more than a century, Craig & Chesney are adding their own chapter to the region's evolving story. The estate offers one beautiful surrounding scenery, dedicated up-close viewing sessions with Blake, and local artwork displayed throughout the tasting room. At its heart, this place is a true rhino conservation effort, strengthened by excellent wines from South Africa and Texas that help support the mission. It is a unique gem in the Texas Hill Country. Cheers!

Great variety and customer service. Having four wineries under one roof is a real advantage for…read moresuccess.

Our lodging accommodation recommended TWC and also provided us with a coupon for wine tasting. Upon…read morearrival we walked into an open courtyard with chairs, tables, and lots of grass space. This was perfect as we brought our dog with us. Although we couldn't go inside with him, we were able to sit on the patio for our tasting. The employees were AMAZING and very accommodating! Thanks so much for great customer service! All the wines were really good and we look forward to returning!!

Great winery. Great staff from the Gm to the folks at tasting room. They do really great estate…read moreCab and have over 20varietals. Take a tour of their facility and enjoy the beautiful tasting room. And check out the quieter members tasting room Alain Love the estate Cab

Slate Theory is a cancer among the other wineries along the Texas Wine Trail…read more The owners, Randy Jones and his offspring, chase volume instead of tradition, swapped the welcoming ritual of hospitality for cheap wines, fluorescent specials, and a door policy that treated the sidewalk like a conveyor belt. Customer care here is not care at all; it is throughput. The room is built for masses of young people who want to get drunk as fast and as cheaply as possible, then leave. The music is loud enough to erase talk, the lighting is harsh enough to hide the insincerity, and the staff moves like they're clearing a stadium, not hosting a house. Slate Theory broke the mold on Texas Wineries... and that mold should not have been broken. The feel is nothing but a cheap turnstile of get young people in, get them drunk, and get them out in order to make room for more fools who dare visit. If you appreciate life, do not step foot in here as you are not a welcomed guest... but only a number as it's just another stop on a night that never asks anyone to stay long enough to matter. Nor do they care. This stain and its staff just don't get it.

The service was amazing. Virginia was so engaging and sweet. Even got a special little drink with a…read morecandle for my birthday. Come here if you want a great tasting and even better service.

OK this is a hidden gem! As mentioned, the family has deep roots in this region. The tasting room…read moreis not something fancy but all of the wines are well thought out and perfectly balanced. Both whites and reds here. We added a very nice Charcuterie board to our tasting which was plentiful and good. The absolute highlight is George our tasting guide for this experience. He was full of great history and wine knowledge which really enhanced the whole experience. This is NOT the winery to pass up if you like great wine. Nothing fancy, just great wine.

The atmosphere was amazing. It is such a serene and authentic vineyard experience with the greatest…read morewine tasting experiences. Our concierge was incredibly thorough with his descriptions of what notes and tannins were expected of each wine and he was determined to find the perfect wine that delighted us both. Afterward we enjoyed watching a grape stomping demo and walked the grounds. A special thank you to John for the experience. I was intrigued to discover they partner with neighboring vineyards in a co-op to establish such a hearty and robust assortment of grapes for their wine. We are very grateful to Becker & their staff for such a wonderful event.

I am glad we visited Becker since it is a very popular winery, but didn't love the experience. You…read morepay for your tasting tickets as soon as you walk in and then can use them at the bar. We were hoping to have food, but they were already sold out in the afternoon on a Saturday. We decided to stay inside and taste our way through the menu. I did not care for their white wines, but did really enjoy a couple of the reds. Our bartender was very flustered with all of the people and was rushing around trying to get to everyone. This is definitely a super touristy spot and they kind of rushed us through. I probably wouldn't go back for a tasting.

We love Andreucci Winery! The staff is always so friendly and welcoming, and the wines brought in…read morefrom Italy are really something special. The Cab Black is definitely my favorite! We enjoyed it so much that we became members, and we always look forward to coming back. If you're in Fredericksburg, this is definitely a place you need to stop by. Great wine, great people, and a great atmosphere. You won't be disappointed!

Phenomenal Italian wine! This is a must stop for those who appreciate hospitality and excellent…read morewine. Staff is amazing. Very kind with a strong sense of care. Visit Andreucci... you'll be so glad you did.

Warm and welcoming. Fun staff! The wine is high quality and award winning and it shows. They have…read morewon international and local competitions.

We really enjoyed our stop at Hilmy! It was actually the first stop on our trip to Fredericksburg…read moreand we were utilizing the couples wine passport. We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon. The server who did our tasting was pretty to the point and we didn't get a lot of information about the wines, but we did enjoy the wine and the property was pretty. We sat on their back patio and enjoyed the food truck and beautiful weather.

I had my wedding there and it was absolutely beautiful! The Pavilion they have is perfect for…read moreweddings and the area is has plenty of space for both the ceremony and reception. The tent that they have can hold a large wedding and the lights that they hung with the centerpieces looked amazing. Also, the wine there is top notch and the staff were super friendly and always helpful. They made our night perfect! A night to remember forever! Big shout out to Mark, Kim and Josh and all their staff that made the evening wonderful for me and all my guests!

My husband and I found Arrowhead Creek a couple of summers ago while staying in the area. We've…read morebeen to Fredericksburg many times over the years - watching the number of wineries grow, and the big wineries become more commercial. Where were the smaller, family-owned wineries, with relaxing tasting rooms and personal touches that existed 10-15 years ago? Then we found Arrowhead Creek - it checked all the boxes and then some. We got a tour and family history, saw the start of the patch wall (which continues to grow), tasted some great wines, met the fantastic family and staff family, and -- relaxed. We continue to visit anytime we can get away, are always greeted like old friends, and enjoy this gem of a property on the Pedernales. We highly recommend ACV if you're looking for great wine, fun atmosphere, and supporting a family business!