We're wine club members, so we come here often. What I enjoy most about their wine is the…read morefruit‑infused varieties--they make the sweet wines I like. The staff is always friendly and happy to offer suggestions based on what they have available. They also have two wine‑a‑rita machines and regularly rotate the flavors. I'm still hoping they'll bring back the Dreamsicle flavor one day; that one was excellent. As for the wine itself, I can only speak to their fruit‑infused options. The Tropical Lime is my favorite, and for dessert wine, the Cool Breeze is the best I've tasted. I wish this business continued success.

All and all great!! wine served greatly - great ambiance and good music and terrace. Enjoyed it…read moreand had parking

If you're in Blanco or just passing through our small town, you HAVE to stop into Esparanza Winery!…read moreIt's a cozy place to grab a great glass (or bottle) of wine and you'll absolutely LOVE chatting with Owner, Judith. She'll provide you with personalized service and will share the history of her winery, vineyard, and event center (Spring Branch). Esparanza Blanco even has some cute gift items and books to "take one, share one" inside. Gift a bottle of wine to friends and family! Give this cute spot a visit!

Friendly and very knowledgeable about the product.. Read…read moreall the reviews before coming in and I must say they are very accurate ..got us some wine to go and a free taste of all other wines. Thank you

My friends and I had a wonderful experience! We called ahead and found out we didn't require a…read morereservation. We got there and it was a little late for them with a reserved party already seated, but they acted like it was no problem at all and we were delighted that we could do a tasting and enjoy the view outside, admiring the beautiful grounds in between going to the bar for another wine to taste. We fell in love with the Lone Star Cab and got a case while it was on sale and then decided to join the wine club with a purchase of the smooth and delicious Alamo Red. We are ready to go back with a new set of friends and try some others!

The drive and last half mile road to this wineries, a little different than normal. It was super…read morehot and the outdoor areas were not very shaded. They did not serve sparkling wine by the glass. Ho hum.

Parking - plenty and a private lot. But a bit off road (lol don't bring a low car unless you get…read morelucky with paved parking). Service - we have been here about 4-5 times, but service has never been too great or too friendly. The bar on the beer side is always pleasant but the tasting bar side always has a bit of a tiny rude vibe - and I don't mention it ever but I'm in the wine industry and we don't see this normally. Also tonight we were asked to move to a different table as they didn't prepare for a Harry Potter event ahead of time just as we settled in after a rough day (and our young pup finally chilled out). It felt we were being pushed out and the other table was by the window/door that was glass so I was cold. My senior mom was cold after we had found a great spot that was warm for her. Live music tonight was also quite off - I wouldn't suggest this place anymore. I'm not sure if in the last year it has gone down hill but it's no longer worth the drive for a mediocre experience. They gave many potential beautiful spaces but they don't utilize them, nor update them, so the vibe is just outdated. No music on the speakers can be heard when there isn't live music. So sorry to not write the best review here but it's honest.

Came here for my 30th birthday with a group of 14 friends. Travis lead our wine tasting and went…read moreabove and beyond to make it a sweet experience. He had great humor, was personable, and we truly felt like we were cared for. The wine was great. We went outside and enjoyed the sunshine. We ate pizza at the food truck and saw the chickens. A very memorable experience

Wineaux is a nice place to go to for a glass of wine. Their menu has a great variety of wines to…read morechoose from. Prices are amazing. For wine, I like red wine. The options are tough to choose from. The staff is amazing and helpful. Something for everyone. The location is in a good spot. Prior to getting out of my car after parking, I really admire the outside of the place. Has a great brick outside. Which I thought was cool. Worth checking out if you are wanting to try a new place and a glass of wine

Wine was good , lots of selections of old world wine , quiet atmosphere and easy to talk . Wine…read morereps are very knowledgeable

Best white wine I've ever had (dripping sweet white)…read more Looking for a fun/chill evening with entertainment? Wednesdays open mics on the patio (Shout out to Dillon for putting it together!)

Cute spot, 2nd location for Bell Springs. Whoever decorated this place has a high attention to…read moredetail. Wallpaper patterns, dark woods, pretty bar top. I had their rose wine and it was really good, very fruity. The bartender was a very kind and helpful lady, very knowledgeable.

Lovely Atmosophere! can't wait to back!!!! There is a food truck on site which was a treat! the…read morewines were wonderful!

We love Adega Vinho! The wine is fabulous. The pizza from the food truck is yummy and the family…read moreand staff are so friendly. It's in a peaceful setting that invites you to come back.

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 is a must visit in Fredricksberg!…read more The people are so nice and help you pick out a wine based on your preferences. They have an outdoor patio and indoor seating and most importantly a rhino living in the back!