Very nice place and good wines from South Africa. The host was great and very knowledgeable about…read morethe wines and the region. The place is an old Sears house I think that has been redone and moved. Maybe won't be around long if tRump adds tariffs

THE BIG: Winery out in Hye! Right next to William & Chris Vineyards with a gorgeous old victorian…read morehouse that you can rent out! Plenty of parking available in the lot. THE BLACK AND WHITE: We originally visited their main tasting room in Fredericksburg but glad that they have their wine room in Hye (closer to us as we're coming in from Austin). Coordinates focuses on South African wines however are sourcing more and more grapes from the Texas High Plains. We had a tasting of their Reserve red wines which included the pinotage, cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, and the shiraz. I'm a big pinot guy and the pinotage hit harder than the pinot, so we ordered a bottle of that and enjoyed it in their sit down area with a couple of other regulars. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall a bottle of the reserve pinotage was ~$49 with a reserve red tastings (4 wines) starting at $25. Fun ambiance and will be back to try more South African wines.

My partner and I took a road trip out to Dripping Springs today to visit TX hill country olive oil…read moreco. The space is beautiful. We signed up for their guided tasting experience which was amazing! So educational and informative. In addition to the special edition olive oils & balsamic vinegars curated for the tasting, we were allowed unlimited samples of their infused flavored olive oils as well, which were absolutely delicious! This place offers quality olive oils and balsamic vinegars at very reasonable prices. We ended up taking home several bottles- their Sola Stella, Terra Verde, & Sicilian olive oils as well as their Traditional Balsamic and Bourbon Balsamic. After the tasting we enjoyed a light lunch at their bistro, which was delightful. Farm to table, fresh food paired with a bottle of Chardonnay made for the perfect end to our experience. Highly recommend!

My wife and I enjoyed the olive oil tasting. Interesting learning a bit about olive oil making and…read morethe history of olive oil. Definitely gave us a better idea of what true olive oil should taste like (most store-bought olive oils are adulterated with seed oil). We also were able to taste three of their specialty balsamic vinegars, which were outstanding. I left with a bottle of their wild cherry balsamic to mix with my next old-fashioned drink at home. Their bistro serves a great menu. We sipped on their tasty wild cherry and peach sangrias (made with their balsamic vinegars) and thought that their lemon caesar salad with chicken was excellent. We might come back here for lunch if we visit the area again.

This winery is the only Texas winery to be listed among the World's 50 Best Vineyards, recently…read morepublished by William Reed (the long-established organizer of wine-industry ranking) and compiled by a global academy of more than 700 wine and travel experts. So it's the real deal. After you make your online reservation (which is extremely easy to do), you're greeted at the entry gate a hostess / staff member, who comes wine-in-hand to give you a welcome beverage and offer you a greeting that excites Texas Hospitality. You're briefly shown thegrounds, walked over to your tasting room, and introduced to your server. The grounds are absolutely lovely. This time of year the vineyards are lush and green. The property overlooks a lovely valley that reminds me of California. Walk around and you'll discover a lovely Monarch butterfly garden teaming with life. We saw over a dozen butterflies and a hummingbird. And the colors of the garden are so vibrant. We had a lovely tasting, bought a bottle of wine to take back to our VRBO, and before leaving, we ordered some food from their cafe and ate in one of their patios. The food was expensive but everything was of the highest quality and had to be made from scratch. The tacos came in beef (an amazing smoked beef cheek) or chicken (adequately spiced with Hatch green chillies) and homemade flour tortillas, homemade chips, and amazing salsa that I would have bought a bottle of if they sold it. Today's tasting was all red. But they switch things out seasonally and you may get whites or roses. But here's what you should know. Only 3% of Texas wineries only ever use Texas grapes. Some offer estate wines and many bring grapes in from the Texas High Plains but those are most often then blended with grapes from California, Washington or elsewhere. This place only works withTexas grapes. So... you're going to get the purest expressions of what the Texas soil and climate produces. This includes Tennat (tons of tannin) and Mourvedre (a small grape with thick skin that also delivers high tannin and is earthy, smokey, peppery... very savory). These grapes are celebrated in Spain, France and Uruguay. So you may be quite familiar with them. But they are very different from the far fruitier wines you may be most familiar with. They are certainly not California Napa cabs or pinots, Sonoma chards or Lodi zins. So know what you're getting into. Since they rotate their tastings, we'll come back and try more of their offerings. I really respect what they are doing here, and wineries like this are part of what makes Texas great.

Overall, I really enjoyed our experience at William Chris and had a wonderful time! We were greeted…read morewith a welcome wine (Mary Ruth) which is one of the flagship whites. This ended up being my favorite wine, not only of the whole tasting, but of the multiple vineyards we visited that day. We were brought to our tasting station which allowed for standing only and our guide was very knowledgable about the wines. I especially liked that he was purposefully reluctant to share the wine notes so that we could judge for ourselves (however, as someone who only tastes notes of wine and nothing else, it made it a little difficult). We ended up with a lineup of reds which was not what I expecting. Despite not being a huge fan of red wine, I still fully enjoyed myself and the wine that we tried. Our guide even gave us another tasting to try that was a off menu. I will be back and hopefully, I can try some more whites at that time! My biggest regret is not buying a bottle of the Mama Ruth. What in the world was I thinking?

All of the employees here are incredibly kind and give great recommendations. They let us try a few…read morewines before deciding on a glass. When we arrived at 1:30 on a Saturday, they had a special for $7 glasses of wine from 12-2. They have a singer named Devin Baize, who was fantastic, playing on the patio. It was the perfect day for sipping wine and patio sitting. We enjoyed two glasses of the Tempranillo.

Coming up on 4 years and we continue to enjoy our membership here. The staff are wonderful and we…read morealways feel welcomed. You meet the nicest people here.

Beautiful spot out in Hill country, but not too far from Austin City Center. There's a cute creek…read morewith a fountain so the ambience is really lovely for some wine tasting in the afternoon. When we went, it was in the middle of the day on a Monday so they did seem a little shortstaffed. However, the woman working was extremely nice and was able to guide us through our tasting very well. The wines were- in our subjective opinion- a bit hit or miss. Some of the wines were good, some were bland. If you enjoy full bodied wines stick with their vintage and pay for the upgrade wine tasting experience. Or I would even recommend just buying a bottle/ glass of their Tempranillo.

This was a great hidden gem on our way to the lake. Their grounds are gorgeous with grapevines as a…read morebackdrop. Their is plenty of space to bring your dogs and they have card games you can enjoy while you relax with a glass of wine. The staff is very nice and attentive. They have 2 different tasting options so we tried one of each. Both were good. There was one wine on each list we weren't a fan of, but overall were pleased with the selections. Our favorites were the Sammie's Sparkling and 2018 and 2020 Good Guy. The charcuterie board is a great deal with an assortment of cheeses and dried fruit. A great accompinament with a glass of wine. We will definitely be coming back!

I love this place. It has everything! From a cigar lounge, to pickleball, to great views by the…read morewater, to great drinks! It's almost like a resort feel where everything is there, even a pink-inspired cozy bar on the property to have fun with the girls. I liked the Bloody Mary and the Sweet Tea. The corks wall was pretty cool too! I want one now.

We stumbled upon Blumenthal Farms when we were visiting Fredericksburg and looking for something a…read morelittle different. It's a beautifully decorated wine bar with plenty of space inside and out. They serve a variety of wines and they have great service. There are spaces outdoors for exploring or just sitting enjoying the view. In addition to the main wine bar, they have a separate building that is a cigar bar with indoor and outdoor seating as well. I think it's safe to say the there is something for everyone at Blumenthal Farms.

The winery itself is lovely, but our visit was disappointing again because of the manager. She came…read moreacross as cold, unwelcoming, and seemed irritated by guests. Hospitality should make people feel comfortable, and unfortunately that wasn't our experience. On the other hand, the gentleman working there was incredibly kind and did everything he could to accommodate us. The younger woman on staff was also friendly and welcoming. They both helped make the visit better despite the manager's attitude. It's unfortunate because the setting and the rest of the staff were wonderful, but the manager's lack of warmth and professionalism left a lasting negative impression.

I had really high expectations for Halter Ranch, but unfortunately the experience fell far short…read more We had a reservation and arrived on time, so we expected the restaurant to be prepared for our group. yet it took over 45 minutes just to receive a soda and even longer to get our first glass of wine. When our food finally started coming out, only half of the order arrived, and we spent the next 30 minutes repeatedly asking about the rest with little communication from our server. It was clear the restaurant was not prepared, but what was most disappointing was the lack of accountability. We never received an apology, never heard from a manager, and nothing was done to make up for the experience. Overall, very disappointing service, mediocre food, and warm wine.

We went for the wine tasting only. Peggy was welcoming and very informative…read more She was very knowledgeable about the wines, grapes and areas. The room was large and filled with hints of Africa. Lovely experience!

Linda was absolutely fantastic at our tasting today. Would love to have her at our next tasting!!read more