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.

BREAKING NEWS!!!! Adega Vinho on A has opened for business…read more If like me, you're a fan of Adega Vinho than you will be as excited as I am. The new tasting room on Main and Adam's is located two doors down from Martini's Seafood or across from Market Platz on Adam's Street. Andy, Elena, and Michael picked a perfect location. I am able to get a glass to go while waiting on my reservation at Martini's or carry it with me as I tour the various events at Market Plazt. The downtown location has the same vibe as the Stonewall location with a twist. At AVonA you will be able to select from 16 wines from the automated wine dispensery. Each wine is kept at the perfect temperature. EVEN BETTER, is you can select from a variety of 3 different pours. A tasting pour (1.5 oz), glass (5 oz), and a TEXAS Glass (7.5oz). options. Most of the wines you find at the Stonewall location will be available at the tasting room downtown, however I am told that as the bottle new wines and some vintages may only be available at the Stonewall location. If you want to relax and purchase a bottle, that's an option as well. I absolutely LOVE the new location. Having late night hours on the weekends is HUGE for me and those who are looking for a late night location that offers 100% Texas wines. That is one of my favorite things about Adega Vinho. They are 100% Texas and unapologetic. They proudly support Texas Grape Growers but more importantly, they produce excellent wines.

You can't go wrong when you walk into a winery for the first time, only to see a familiar face…read more Jeremy. We've run into him at several wineries over the past 12ish years. He knows his wines and when I saw him, I knew we had found a great winery. The vibe is exactly what we were looking for on a Friday afternoon after a half day of work. Comfortable. Chill. Food truck with thin crust pizza and the most AMAZING truffle risotto. And good wine. All the wines were solid and indicative of well crafted Mediterranean (aka Texas) varietals. Some were fun, some were serious but all worth a try. Our favs were the Tannat and Semillion, but we'll be back when their Touriga's start getting released. (Hopefully later this year). I've seen so many good reviews on them, I can't wait to try them!

Reddy Wines has one of the newer tasting rooms in Fredericksburg so I decided to give it a try and…read morewe signed up on our first visit as members. The staff is knowledgeable and hospitable,the tasting room is inviting with plenty of seating areas. What I really like about Reddy Wines is that they have an extensive wine list, and every wine that I've tasted is superb. I've really enjoyed stopping in and trying something new and showing friends this hidden gem. I really like that they are Texas wines and they have such diversity in their options.

The best wine in the Texas restaurant show La chancla has a variety of amazing options for wine to…read moresit and sip and enjoy an evening in the Texas sun

This is like a hidden gem! We found it on Yelp and so happy…read morewe did because it was beautiful with great wine and food. We did a wine tasting and ordered the bruschetta and the sausage pesto pizza. Soooooo good!!! Can't wait to go back! Highly recommend. What a cool experience!

Love everything and everyone. Great wines and a beautiful family…read more.. Always a nice visit.

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!

This was the most recently acquired vineyard in the family. We wanted to check this place out…read morebecause they were not available when we first moved here. They apparently revamped the entire space and looks modernized. We came here for tasting first, like their other locations, you're allowed to taste up to four of their wines of your choosing. They have a mix of Texas and California grown wines that are processed in their facility. Eve was our tasting ambassador and she did a great job going through each wine and going through the recent changes in their premium memberships. They also have a restaurant on site that only take walk-ins for members only. Their outdoor patio space was also really, really nice with a view of their vineyards. We were disappointed they were out of some of their appetizers but we made do with the options they had available. All their food was great but their ahi tuna wontons were bomb in particular. This is their only kid-friendly and dog friendly location so we'll consider bringing our dog next time.

I came with my family and was disappointed by the experience from the start. We were immediately…read moretold that if we weren't members, our only option was a $30-per-person tasting. We couldn't even purchase a bottle to split and enjoy as a group because we weren't members. We were previous members of Kuhlman Cellars, before the property changed ownership, so we were excited to come back and see what the experience was like under the new ownership. Unfortunately, it felt very different. We decided to go ahead with the tasting and paid for four tastings, but our group was then split up and we were told we had to share tastings, which was confusing considering we had paid for four separate ones. By the end, the experience felt less like an enjoyable winery visit and more like a pitch to join the wine club and learn about the other affiliated vineyards. Overall, we left disappointed. We will not be back.

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!

Tasty wine , friendly staff , amazing property! We got a bottle of strawberry rose, our kids were…read moreable to play board games ( thank you for allowing our kids to join us ) as it's often hard for us to find places to let our little ones tag along. The staff was more than accommodating to us. The boys were able to go dig at the dig site along the creek ! We will most definitely be coming back next time we are in Fredericksburg !

Another couple invited us to take the drive Stonewall and experience the winery and get a tasting…read more The grounds are very nice with some great scenes from the patio area. We were pleasantly greeted by a lady at the counter who explained what to expect. We decided to go outside to the patio for our tasting and also a charcuterie board. The board was nicely done. Our server, Valente (Val) did a wonderful job explaining each pour and answered all our questions with authority. He's a fine young man who obviously enjoys his work and the wine industry. We enjoyed the wines and the whole experience so much we decided to become wine club members. There is a very nice B&B located next to the winery and we have already made reservations at the B&B for the September pickup party. Fredericksburg is a short drive from the winery and will make a nice two or more day trip. The wines are exceptionally good. Texas is really making some good wines.

Beautiful setting, relaxing vibes, and a solid tasting experience…read more We stopped by Pedernales Cellars on our way into Fredericksburg for the weekend and really enjoyed our tasting experience. I called ahead to confirm availability, and everything went smoothly from the start. The property is beautiful, and the tasting room is clean and welcoming. We chose to sit outside on the shaded deck, which was expansive and peaceful--a great way to ease into the weekend. The staff was friendly, and we selected a flight tailored to our preferences. The wine was enjoyable, and we ended up purchasing a few bottles at what felt like fair prices. Nothing quite wowed me enough to join the club or grab a case, but still a pleasant tasting overall. My only real critique is that our server could have been a bit more attentive. While we weren't in a rush, he didn't seem to be either. All in all, a relaxing stop with good wine and great scenery. Worth a visit if you're in the area.

The food and service for our group of 14 people was unbelievable!!! You must request Suz-ja-cuz for…read moreyour experience, she rocks!

We were here on a girls weekend and decided to check out…read moreUntamed. They didn't have any availability right away so we made a resv for a few hours later and we were glad we came back. The ambiance with the modern ndoor space, outdoor vineyard views and huge Italian pizza oven were very welcoming. The owner came by to say hi and welcome us which is always a great touch! We ordered 2 pizzas (the South African banana one which is really interesting and the 3 meats one - both great) and had 2 tastings - chilled white and the red. Delicious wines with a South African style of making them, excellent pizza and great ambiance. Will be back for sure - this time with a reservation made!

This is a gluten free review…read more We discovered Ab Astris earlier this year. It's just off the 290 trail, and an awesome find. Their property is beautiful and the wines are so great. This is just the type of winery we like - family owned and personal. They've also been winning awards, which is exciting to see. Why a "gluten free review"? Well thankfully, wine is gluten free! But to highlight, we've been to a few events this year, and almost all of them have had gluten free bites and/or food options. This is greatly appreciated, to be able to enjoy the experience.

The service was great and the wines worth the trip. I would…read morehighly recommend a visit to this amazing winery. The ambiance is relaxed and comfortable with great background music.