I swirled, sniffed, and sipped like I had opinions and by the second round, I definitely did. TL;DR: Inventions Vineyard hit the mark: perfect weather, chilled whites, and generous pours. The Muscat Canelli sang, the Blanc de Blancs popped, and the Ebullience sparkled. We came for one round, stayed for two, and left with full hearts and empty glasses. We spent Sunday afternoon at Inventions Vineyard, the kind of place where wine club members are treated like royalty with patio privileges. My wife (our household's official wine whisperer) and my mother-in-law joined me for the tasting, and the lineup didn't miss. I started with the Muscat Canelli, which was floral, fresh, and ready for its own slow-motion montage. My wife's Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay brought elegant structure and citrus sass, while the Ebullience blend in my mother-in-law's glass could've headlined a jazz club. The cheese plate came stacked like a savory topographic map; crackers, cured meats, sweet and tart fruits, pickled veg, and cheeses that didn't ask for attention but got it anyway. And yes, we added the Signature Meatballs, which were saucy, savory, and appropriately flanked by garlic breadsticks. Everything paired like it was planned by sommeliers with charcuterie PhDs. We went back for a second round of wine because... Sunday. A flawless afternoon of great wine, even better company, and a view that made time irrelevant. read more

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THE BIG: Scenic winery with a modern tasting room and big recreational space. Right off of Texas Hwy 16 and up the street from Augusta Vin. Plenty of parking on premises. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I came here after one of our pickup parties to check out a new winery. This place is gorgeous and the owners put alot of effort into the vibe of the winery. Invention is under the Heath Family Brands wineries that include Grape Creek, Heath Sparkling, K Estate, and Jenblossom Cellars. We got one of their classic tastings that include 4 pours in which we got to choose. We got 1 white, 1 rose and 2 reds. The white and rose were alright, the tempranillo was the best tasting, however the wines here were just ok. THE FINAL BAMBOO: A tasting was around $30 for the classic. The sparkling wine tour looks fun and that's something I'd come back to see read more

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Another beautiful Heath family winery. The landscaping was amazing and the one tasting room that are very modern. Our wine flight consisting of two whites and two sparkling whites was a decent value. read more

Invention Vineyards - Beautiful landscaping. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

A friend highly recommended Invention Vineyards, so I was excited to visit for the first time with a group of friends. The location is beautiful, and plenty of parking. Although our reservation was not correct, the staff was able to find a solution and accommodate us. However, the overall service experience was disappointing. After spending most of the day walking around Main Street, we asked if we could sit in the area that had chairs. We understood that the seating was reserved for members, but the response we received came across as snobbish. Our wine server was also not very engaging or helpful, which made the tasting experience less enjoyable. Unfortunately, none of the wines we chose stood out to our group. I would not return and would not recommend it based on my experience. read more

Beautiful winery, but not my favorite wine. I walked in on a Sunday afternoon with my husband. The property is large with a tasting room for guests and a patio for members. This winery is part of the Grape Creek/Heath Sparkling brand, so they really try to sell on the membership. For $30 you can choose 4 wines to taste and a sample of the K Estate (previously Kulman) almonds. We tried 1 white and 3 reds. The sangiovese was my favorite out of the 4, but not enough to buy the wine. They offer many different packages for a membership. Overall, a good winery to visit if you're a member! read more

They charge you before the tasting, won't let you sit down or buy wine with out Bri g a member. Must be nice to turn away money

Amazing - sister winery to Grape Creek Winery, Heath Brands. I'm a member at Grape Creek, so I can use my membership here. This was the last winery stop on my birthday weekend. It's definitely better to be a member. We had a tasting for 6 people with our combined memberships. Lots of fun! Our server was fantastic. So fun and knowledgeable! Of course, the wines were delicious and I got a little bonus Jenn Blossom for my birthday. So yummy! Property is beautiful. Members can sit on the patio. Tastings are inside. The almonds were to die for. I can't believe I forgot to take some home with me. Next time... read more

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I think this is definitely the best venue out of the Grape Creek/Heath collection. It definitely has the wine cellar mixed with contemporary construction vibe. We came here for a tasting. For $30 you get to personally select 4 wines you'd like to try. I am very partial to red wines. They have wines from their Texas locations and California location. I did like their CA wines better. They are more velvety and smooth. The Rutherford was but that was really the only wine that left an impression. The others were ok. Cristy took care of us and she was engaged with us most of the time even while serving other guests. I ended up signing up for a membership. read more

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Their wines are very good. They are partnered with several other wineries in the area so you have lots of options if you join their wine club. Great wines+scenic vineyard+ nice staff = 5 stars! read more

Great job overall to the staff and team at Invention. We enjoyed Jared's tour, as he was very thoughtful, humorous, and answered so many of our questions, Danelle was very kind, explaining each of the varieties and how they all differ. See attached photo for tasting menu! Favorite wine of the day was the Soleluce! On a nice day, definitely enjoy the outside patio and music before/after a quick tour inside. read more

Come here!!Ashley was an absolute pleasure while we sampled wines at Invention Vineyards! I've been to Fredericksburg many times, and somehow I completely missed this gem! If you're looking for an amazing experience with high-quality, local wine this is the place. I truly appreciate that they keep everything local and don't heavily venture into large retail distribution, which can sometimes impact quality due to high demand. They've found the perfect balance by still partnering with select local restaurants while maintaining exceptional standards. Susan at checkout was so helpful in walking us through our options and explaining the newly joined member perks. Danielle was an awesome waitress warm, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. She helped us select the perfect glasses and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. And Ashley truly sealed the deal on us joining! She made us feel so welcomed and gave thoughtful recommendations based on our taste preferences. Her knowledge and personal touch made all the difference. I have never joined a wine membership before... but they absolutely won me over with their kindness and expertise. 10/10 ! And the views are perfect read more

Invention Vineyards - Patio - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

We're officially wine club members and I couldn't be more confident we chose the right place. Danelle was extremely inviting and knowledgeable. She was able to answer all our questions and more! The entire experience from start to finish was amazing. The wine is incredible and we were able to taste the sparkling wine. The almonds are the icing on top! Living in Austin, it's exciting that we have a storefront so close in Georgetown which makes it even more worth it. We stopped at K Estate as well and had just as good of an experience there. Grape Creek next weekend! Thank you Danelle, you're increíble! read more

From the beginning of being greeted and enjoying a great wine tasting with Eve C. She made it even more special telling us about each wine.. very sweet young lady. After wine tasting we went out on the patio and enjoyed music by Redcliff. They were awesome!! I do hope the winery will continue music there. It was a beautiful day to enjoy our wine and the meatball's, delicious with great music. And all the vineyard around is beautiful!! read more

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When we set out to do a quick stop at a few vineyards on the 290 wine trail, we researched to find the best ones not to miss, and Invention was definitely in the top 5. The majority of the wineries we visited were closer to Austin in Hye (before Fredericksburg/near Stonewall) but Invention is on the other side of Fredericksburg, so it took us a short drive (20 mins) to get there. It was well worth the drive out. The grounds and buildings are modern and have a very Italian vibe. But the wines are the real star of the show here. Everything we tried for our tasting was phenomenal. Deloris helped us with our tasting and she was so knowledgeable and friendly. She answered every question, patiently, and helped us pick some amazing wines. She also got us signed up for their wine club, which saves buyers a good deal of money per bottle and got our tasting fees comped. We look forward to returning soon to try to grab some brunch! read more

Invention Vineyards - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

This place has the same snooty attitude as their sister grape creek. Empty parking lot and patio yet they always claim no room for non members. Go somewhere else. Save the time being turned away. read more

Invention Vineyards - Empty patio. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

We were super excited to try this place but during our tasting we had to stand after a long, hot day of traveling. No indoor seating whatsoever... in Texas... in the summer. The staff were super helpful and polite but the concept is cold and not welcoming and felt incredibly commercialized and more like a drive-thru order than an experience. read more

Alyse was awesome! We loved all wines we tried and Alyse was very knowledgeable on flavors and origin. Thank you!

This vineyard has a brand new, very attractive tasting room with plenty of patio seating to enjoy a glass or bottle. We skipped the whites and stuck with the reds. We tried them all, and found them all good. However, we most enjoyed the LB, which is a blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon. Our server, Christy, was a fantastic host . read more

From start to finish, this was a wonderful experience. Our wine ambassador Stefani was engaging, knowledgeable, and kept us laughing while making sure we had plenty of wine to enjoy. The site is absolutely stunning and creates the perfect atmosphere for a tasting. I would highly recommend visiting--and I strongly suggest getting the membership! Will be back from Houston read more

Invention is our newest wine clubs. What a beautiful winery. Wonderful wine, employees and ambience. Relax on the patio while sipping on an award winning glass of wine. Invention is a must visit while in Fredericksburg. read more

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The grounds of this vineyard are BEAUTIFUL! We were the only people here for a tasting on a Saturday around 3pm. Two couples were outside on the patio, but that was it! For a Saturday! It was quite unexpected. They are newer, so I'm not surprised to see that they were more empty. The inside was very classy and aesthetically pleasing. It was cool and the wine stewards were knowledgeable. We had a delicious tasting and were provided with all the details about the wines, the grapes and the company in general. We will certainly be back! read more

If you are looking for a place to enjoy a glass of wine with friends, DO NOT GO HERE. Our party of 4 (late 20s/early 30s) were met with such judgement from the staff it was ridiculous. When we entered we were met by a woman behind the counter who essentially berated us for not wanting to do a wine tasting, she said she would "make an exception" since it was a Tuesday afternoon. We were the only ones there so I don't know why we were such a bother to her. The only redeeming quality of this place was the view and our waiter (I can't remember his name but he did say he was from Corpus Christi) who was extremely nice and attentive. The 2022 Imaginada (white wine) was ok but nothing special. read more

We happen to stop in to Invention Vineyards between wineries as we had heard about it from Grape Creek. Although the patio was still under construction, the tasting room is fully stocked with great wines! I loved them all and it was great to taste the difference from the Grape Creek wines. I can't wait to visit again when the patio is complete! read more

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This is a beautiful location. Excellent service and wonderful wine! It opens early at 11! Great first stop on our wine day!!

Not sure if new ownership or what, but came today as two years ago enjoyed thoroughly and friendly staff. Just walked in and rude as we asked about glass service; due to not being a member she wouldn't entertain us. Very disappointing and again such a rude lady at the counter. read more

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Unable to get a glass of wine on Saturday unless you are a member. Came at 1pm on a Saturday and there was plenty of room. But since we are not members we were declined buying wine. Won't be back due to horrible customer service. Why would anyone become a member of a wine club that restricts access to wine? read more

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With SEVERAL open tables and NOT many customers, Jeramy would not let us use our Texas Hill Country Wine Trail Passport for a wine tasting today (a Saturday). Many of their staff were standing around not serving anyone. Being SO FAR from the other wineries, last year (2021) they allowed us to visit in a weekend day and we ended up purchasing three bottles of wine. This year (2022), Slate Mill lost our business. So sad! read more

Invention Vineyards - Half sign due to BAD customer service! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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I wish I could remember the name of our tour guide, but he was excellent. We were showing around the facility. Taught how the wine is made. And got to sample all different wines on the way. Their wine is pretty affordable too. We went home with a bottle that was super good. My only complaint is I wish it was a little closer to downtown. We'll be back though! Pros: great wines, service, tour, lots of seating Cons: more comfortable seating please read more

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Laurie was a fantastic tasting guide!! Fantastic wine, beautiful venue with stunning views.

It was a pretty winery. But, Eve asked us to play a game and pull out our phones and go to google or yelp. Once we were all at google or yelp, she asked us to post a review on the spot. It was tacky. She was very pushy on the membership. She mentioned it atleast 20 times. The wine was good but you couldn't sit down and have a glass after the tasting. The tables are only for members read more

Chad was a fantastic server. He answered all of our questions and helped us out whenever we needed. Highly recommend invention wines.

My wife and I visited Slate Mill Wine Collective for a wine tasting tour. If you decide to book a spot, ask for Wacey!! He was awesome. We really enjoyed having him lead us through the history of Slate Mill as well as his knowledge of the wonderful wines we tasted throughout our time there. The wine is sooooo good. It was so good we left with a membership. We're really looking forward to our future visits and future bottles we'll be drinking. Slate Mill is all about supporting and putting Texas wine at the top. We're proud to support and continue to be customers for years and years to come. Definitely recommend!!! read more

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Went with a small group on Sunday. It was so hot outside but we got a great table inside. The patio will be nice when it is cooler. Good views. The owner greeted us at the door and later gave us an interesting tour of the barrel room. Very nice guy! Wine was delicious. Favorites were the Trebbiano, Tannat and LOC Red. Not on the main wine drag but close to town. Will be bringing friends again. read more

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The type of place where you could just sit and talk for a few hours. Especially, if the weather is kind. We really enjoyed their patio, and array of wines. It was a fun tasting to kick-off our Fredericksburg weekend! read more

This place was getting ready for their grand opening on Sept 22nd. The wines were really good! I got a membership so excited to get the wine next month. The staff are very knowledgeable about the different wines and made great recommendations! read more

We stopped in to try Invention and turns out it's a members only vineyard, which means you can do a tasting for $30 or join the membership club. Not wanting to do a full tasting or commit to the membership, we left and went next door to Augusta Vin- great wine, beautiful tasting room and grounds, and wines by the glass, tastings, and their membership if you're so inclined. There's enough vineyards in the area that forcing people to become members may not be the best approach. read more

We had a wonderful experience here. Jared was the absolute best, very knowledgeable and personable. Wines are mostly all tastey so you cant go wrong here. read more

1851 Vineyards was quite the lovely surprise! Located a bit off Fredericksburg's famous 290 wine trail, you pull into acres of property and pass through bountiful rows and rows of vines until reaching the large tasting room. Very inviting with its big wrap-around "porch" and country charm. Walked through the doors and was immediately greeted with an intro and handshake by the owner himself, John Hollimon. Very nice start! Opted to do a tasting. $15p/p for small pour of each of five bottles on menu. All were tasty and pleasant to the palette. A few had some really impressive "legs" - especially for Texas wines. My gosh, how far they have come in the last decade! The one that stood out to me the most was the Texas High Plains Rouge. Drank almost like a rose with fruity notes, but not overly sweet. :) If you're visiting the Texas Wine Country, I recommend 1851 for one of your must do stops. The vineyard is located on a very old farm/mill (Texas Historical Marker on-site) and there's a lot of history there. Be sure to ask or even take a tour. Good stuff. Depending on what time of year you go, you might even get to see them harvesting. Cheers y'all! *They also have light snacks for sale, such as assorted crackers, meats, and cheese. read more

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Disappointment all the way around. Not sure if our tour guide was having an off day but we didn't leave with any new information or insight on wine from the Texas Hill Country. Once the tour concluded, we had limited choices on the wine menu. Why show a menu of wines that are only open to club members? Isn't that the point of a tour? To turn visitors into members? There wasn't any seating in the tasting room. Not a single chair or stool. When we asked to sit outside on the patio, Jared said the patio is only for club members. I'm sorry, what? Between the construction happening on the tasting room patio, an uninterested tour guide, no seating, and ho-hum wines it was a bust. Take a pass on this place. There are so many other great vineyards to visit and tour in Fredericksburg. read more

Our wine tasting experience was amazing, and the vineyard was beautiful! We came on a Tuesday and it was very quiet and peaceful. Laurie helped us pick a perfect wine and because of that had a great experience! Overall service was wonderful. read more