We stopped by Crowson for a wine tasting when we were in Fredericksburg earlier this month, and it was such a special experience. Mr. Crowson (the father of Henry Crowson - the owner and winemaker, who might be a co-owner but is definitely very involved at the winery) welcome us in for a wine tasting. Since we were the only people there, it ended up being a very private, personal experience! Mr. Crowson tried the wines with us and talked to us about each. He also told us about the Crowson's non-interventionist approach to winemaking. If you enjoy or are interested in natural wine, low/no intervention wine, orange wine, or any other term that's being used right now, Crowson should definitely be on your list for a day or weekend of wine tasting in the 290/Fredericksburg/Johnson City area! (I am a fan of the low/no intervention movement, and I knew I wanted to visit Crowson when we were in the area! It's the most natural/low-intervention of all wineries in the area that I am aware of!) The wines we tasted were interesting and delicious and varied (not a tasting where all the wines take remarkably similar). The space is charming, beautiful, and very comfortable, and Mr. Crowson played some great records during our visit which added even more fun to the experience! And of course, the customer service couldn't get better than a personal tasting with Mr. Crowson, who made this a very special visit. This is a smaller winery, so I recommend you reach out to them to schedule a visit, so you can be sure they are there and open. Because you don't want to a miss a visit to this very special winery. read more

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What an amazing little winery! We are visiting Austin for a month and wanted to do something fun for my boyfriends' birthday. Crowson came highly recommended from our friend who lives in Austin, so we made a reservation for 6 people on a Saturday for a wine tasting. They are taking Covid precautions, everything was socially distanced, our tasting was outside (and thankfully they had heaters so we were quite nice and warm), and everyone was wearing masks! The wine was absolutely delicious and we all loved the wine we had here. One of only two places in Texas that has natural wines (nothing added). This is a very cozy, homey, winery- they make you feel so welcome, are very gracious and just a fun time ! Henry and his dad were a delight. Highly recommend this place! read more

Amazing dry reds! Zero-zero wine so no sulfites, no migraines, and no hangover! The wines are on the dry side, but acid forward so no cotton mouth! The owner, Henry does a great job of describing the grapes and the wines. 75 % of the grapes are grown in the High Plains of Texas! If you are in Johnson City, it's a great place to visit! read more

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In town for a bachelorette weekend, staying at a friend's house that is normally on Airbnb, our hostess arranged for a Friday night tasting and tour at Crowson. There are only 2 ingredients in this wine - grapes and love. Henry did an excellent job of sharing his knowledge and passion for minimally processed wines (nothing added, nothing removed). Our group of 8 was seated at the table in the tasting room as he poured us taste from 6 wines and explained his process, grape selection, and philosophy. He was patient and thorough as we asked question after question. He then took us into the working part of the winery, showed us how he knocked down the cap, and let us do it too! I ended up with a bottle of one of the rosés and one of the reds, taking home to share with my husband and entice him to plan a return visit. 2019 Reviews #37 read more

Awesome experience. A must stop if you're in the area. Henry was the best. Could've visited with him and his family for hours. The wine was great and unique. Records playing in the tasting room just made for the best ambiance. Will absolutely be back! read more

Henry and his wife Amy are the sweetest folks. We had an absolutely excellent time this afternoon, the wine was exceptional. It's a must visit if you're passing through J City. read more

If you want a laid back tasting experience with one of the friendliest people in town, this is the place for you. We had a great time and crayons were even brought out for our little one. This is not your usual tasting where you stand at a counter. This is a sit down, make yourself at home, and get to know the owner type of place. We LOVED it. read more

We went on a wine tour and this was our last stop...our guide truly saved the best for last! The location, decor, ambiance (especially the Townes Van Zandt ), very educated and verbose host/vintner, and the most unique, aromatic, delicious wines all work in concert to deliver an experience that will engage all of your senses and create a pining that encourages resurgence. Henry and his family have a very bright and successful future ahead! read more

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We called Henry on a Tuesday morning after deciding to take a last minute visit out into the hill county. He told us to come on by and met us there in the afternoon for a wine tasting. He and his dad are wonderful to sit down and spend time chatting with, and Henry's gift for creating excellent natural wine (all grown within Texas) is a refreshing addition to the 290 wine trail. read more

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What a gem. Henry and his father partnered a handful of years ago, received federal and state permits, and are determined in unique wine making and serving. From their storefront, they sell a small selection of natural wines. They are delicious and Henry conducts a terrific sit down tasting. Appointments are appropriate; a must do while in town. read more

The most entertaining and informative wine tasting we've ever experienced. The wines were fabulous and we love their approach to wine making. Highly recommend! read more

Henry provides a great tasting experience. Friendly and informative. Very interesting varietals and make in very natural style. Definitely worthwhile to check out. read more

Crowson Wine is an absolute must if you find yourself in Johnson City. Henry and Kenny will literally welcome you in like you're family. They have great tasting wine with a remarkable story. So, give them a call, and set up a time to visit. You won't regret it. While you're there, check out their family sandwich shop next door (Picnic'd) with AMAZING butter boards! read more

Superior attention to patrons for tastings. Homey feeling, Hill Country friendly. Recommend the Roses read more

I'm in love with these wines. They are all so refreshing. Henry came in ON HIS DAY OFF to do a wine tasting with us since we drove in from Houston. read more

Stopped by and met the owner. What an awesome experience bought a bottle of wine and drank it across the street. Will definitely be back. Very friendly. read more

Henry and his Dad are some true gems to our Texas winemaking community! These two are crafting some of the most unique, distinct and delicious wines I've tasted lately. They take a different approach to wine making. while still respecting the integrity of the grapes, wine and customers! If you want something unique Crowson wines will definitely be a treat! read more

We visited Crowson last weekend for my birthday. We were on our way to Fredricksburg and are new to Texas so we didn't know the tastings were by appointment. I gave it a shot and called anyway. He was able to get there quickly and do our tasting so PLEASE call if you show up to the door with no appointment, he is very accommodating. We are from wine country in California and have done many tastings. The Crowson tasting was absolutely the best one I've experienced. Henry is gently passionate, extremely knowledgeable and just a really nice guy. You can tell that he is exactly where he is meant to be. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Exploring the Wine Country nearby and was recommended to check out Henry's Wine Tasting at Crowson. It is by appointment only, but so amazing. It's perfect! He makes sure you are well taken care of and hear all about how the wine is made, the subtle differences, and gives a great background story. The wine is also really really good and very unique. I hadn't tried anything like it. During the summer, he only had a selection of whites, and although 2 people in our group didnt like white, they both left buying bottles of them! I believe his current season (Fall 2019) is reds only, but he may have a few of both at the time of your visit. Very tasty, very unique wines. Heading back soon, just to stop here. read more

We visit the Texas wine country every year. We have or favorite wineries, but always try to visit new ones. Crowson was recommended by 2 other wineries. So glad we went. Henry, the owner/winemaker, is passionate about wine. Not only were his wines great, but we gained more knowledge about wine and wine making. It is a super cute and intimate setting. Be sure to make a reservation-you'll be glad you did!! read more

The way they craft their wine combined with their customer service is something I am will to drive 50 miles for. I have never had an experience quite like this and hope to do this again. The brothers sat down and told us the process of making the best Texas wines, while having a glass of what we were having and discussing the flavors. Thank you for an bonus to a great weekend! read more

We had the best time at Crowson. The owner and his dad are some of the friendliest people you'll meet, and they are knowledgeable, honest and passionate about their wine. Beautiful space, and the wine is excellent. Natural, light, complex, unique - hands down some of the best in Texas. read more

This was back in June but we had the best experience meeting and tasting with Henry and his dad. Excellent wine and a very welcoming family. We look forward to returning soon! read more

Excellent service, great story and crazy good wine! Run don't walk!

Crowson is such a unique wine tasting experience! Henry is so passionate about the natural wines he makes and is truly a joy to hang out with while learning about wine. read more

I definitely recommend! Henry came in today, on his day off, to show us his selection of wines. I would come back 100% read more

Crowson - So accommodating! Henry came in on his day off to share the love! Highly recommend!! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Johnson City, Texas

This place is great. It's in town in Johnson City in a quaint little house that makes you feel at home. Henry, the proprietor and winemaker and his father Kenny, also a proprietor were welcoming and authentic. Henry is making some unique and delicious wines. While it may not have a beautiful vista like some of the wineries along 290, it is definitely worth your time to drink some good wines and listen to Henry talk about his wine and the winemaking process. read more

Henry is amazing. He is such an enthusiastic, knowledgeable winemaker. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Crowson, and the wine was amazing! Bonus was getting to also spend time with Kenny, Curry and Rose! We can't wait to return, this time with a larger group. Thank you Crowsons! read more

It is always exciting to catch a new winery at the beginning of their journey. You can hear the owner's vision, ambitions, and passion about their mission and plans for their business and see that reflected in their wine. Crowson Wines opened last April by Henry Crowson. Though he may seem young and the place is new, his wines reflect that of a 30+ year winemaking veteran. Yes, they are that damn good! But then, Henry is no stranger to Texas wines. He "graduated" from customer to employee at William Chris Vineyards a few years ago. Under Bill Blackmon and Chris Brundrett's tutelage, he quickly learned the art and science of crafting Texas grapes into top quality wine. One thing that interested Henry was letting the natural process of grapes do the work in creating the wine. That is right, he takes a very minimalist approach to putting "extra stuff" in his wines and likes to work with the fruit as it is. He picked up on the techniques of using the grapes own natural yeast to do the fermentation and adding no artificial chemicals. Now don't get this wrong, it is not easy working this way, but with patience and attention to detail one can yield a high-quality wine. Henry's work is proof of that! To give more of that natural wine appeal, the wines are unfiltered, so you will get the unadulterated peak flavors of the grapes. Henry started with his own line of wines at William Chris in 2016. After getting accolades, he was off to craft his 2017 vintage and start his own business. He has produced about 500 cases for 2017 and is looking at 1300 cases for 2018. He has a nice range of 2017 wines to sample right now, including a "sneak-peak" at a 2018 red. Texas has become a rising star for Rosé and Henry's version does not disappoint. His 2017 Rosé is made from Merlot grapes sourced from Granite Hill Vineyards in the Texas Hill Country AVA. The wine has citrus aromas and minerality and a nice lemon note that will certainly be a pleasure for Texas warm winters! The 2017 Malvasia Bianca was sourced from Nara Vineyards in the Texas High Plains AVA. Barrel aged for six months, this wine has a grapefruit nose and tropical flavors that are a delight. Unlike most Malvasia Bianca wines, this one is not sweet, but quite delightful. The 2017 Roussanne was skin fermented for 17 months and looks reminiscent of a sherry in the glass and presents as such on the nose, with toasted nut notes and bright acidity. Sourced from Nara Vineyards, this low alcohol Roussanne (10%) will be a great crowd pleaser and should pair nicely with cheese. You will notice that the Rosé and white wines are "cloudy". This is due to the unfiltered approach used for these more natural wines. By no means does it distract from the aroma and taste. We think it makes them better! The red wines are equally pleasing. Mourvedre has been a great grape for Texas Red wines. There are two versions of his 2017 vintage, barrel aged and concrete aged. Both were sourced from Buena Suerte Vineyards in the Texas High Plains, yet each has a different flavor profile. Both are equally well structured and packed with super rich flavors. The concrete version tends to express more of the natural fruit than the barrel aged. The 2017 Tannat was also sourced from Nara Vineyards and is big, bold, opaque, and is incredibly smooth. It is hard to find a single varietal Tannat this excellent from abroad. Finally, we were able to try a barrel aged Zinfandel from Nara Vineyards. This Zin was made in the nouveau style presenting bright fruit notes and is planned to be an annual release each fall. The onsite winery is taking shape next to the outdoor covered patio and soon in-house winemaking will be occurring at the tasting room location. We recommend you call and make an appointment for a tasting as it is well worth your valuable wine time. Tastings are currently by appointment and you can sit and hear directly from Henry. Crowson Wines is off to a great start and makes a fine addition to Johnson City. Henry's goal is to make the best wines and we believe his creativity, passion, and attention to detail will help him be successful in this endeavor. He is passionate about his craft and we see him as a rising wine rock star in Texas. We look forward to following his journey and tasting more of his future wines as we believe there will be lots of great bottles in his future! read more

Crowson winery is a gem. Henry makes his wine tastings a special experience. He shares his passion for making wine with everyone that walks into his lovely winery. Thank you Henry for sharing your time and wine with us. read more

Henry Crowson is dedicated to a natural approach to wine making. Call for an appointment and experience a great education in natural wine making. Tour his property to see what the future holds for Crowson and be dazzled with wonderful flavors of great Texas wines. read more

We had the great opportunity to do a tasting with Henry the owner of Crowson. He is very passionate about his wine making and his energy is contagious. He is making wine with no added yeast or other additives and all of his wines are beautiful, unique and high quality. We bought one of each. I would recommend Crowson to any serious wine drinker, it is definitely well worth the visit. We will be visiting again for sure! read more

What a find! Our Hill Country get-away started at Crowson. Henry Crowson couldn't have been more engaging and passionate about his wines. Toured the winery and enjoyed terrific wines. Two bottles bought and hope to make a return visit soon! read more

While visiting the area we asked one of our favorite wine makers, if there were any new wine makers we should get to know. Henry Crowson was the immediate response. We called, Henry answered the phone and got us in the tasting room the same day. Needless to say, there was nothing disappointing about our experience. The wines, their story, their family, the intimate tasting setting and the perfect location are all five star. We will definitely return each time we are in the area. read more

The tasting is by far one of the most intimate and informative I've been to in the Hill Country. Winemaker sits down and spends time really walking thru all the wines with you. If you want amazing wine, personalized service, make a reservation STAT. read more