Had the pleasure of having my wine tasting with Jay! To visit & support a FEMALE GROWER & WINEMAKER that is 100% estate Texas grown IS INSPIRING as a hard working woman! I brought my mom, partner and family. We traveled from San Antonio. I loved it so much I became a member and took home 3 bottles!! It was around Christmas time so there was also a tree decorated. The tasting room has lots of natural light. I live in Atl and I am glad I picked this spot. Their story also drew me and how Kalasi is intentional in everything they do! From the labels, snacks, names of wines, to the water cups. You can also see llamas, sheep, and horses on the land around. Beautiful area. Outside the area they have lawn chairs, to sit outside and tables on the outside. Lot of space for dogs and big groups. Thanks Jay, Kalasi Cellars and (The owners and dreamers and doers-) Nikhila & Greg! I will be back soon and will definitely be bringing other friends along! read more

Kalasi Cellars - The inside of the wine tasting room of Kalasi. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Kalasi might be the most "under the radar" winery in Fredericksburg. Every single employee at this winery took the time to come talk to us while we were here, and everyone was super knowledgeable and passionate about the wine and the kalasi story. And they have a lot to brag about! Kalasi is 100% estate grown, 100% Texas fruit, organic, woman led. The wines are really great and they offer some unique offerings (including teroldego). Customer service here was unlike any other winery experience I've ever had. Only thing keeping this from 5 stars for me is I think the inside seating and decor could be improved. I would love to see more bright colors/fabrics to go along with the theme. read more

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We had a phenomenal experience here!! Definitely our favorite stop of the trip. Dana was so knowledgeable about all of the wines and her tasting notes were spot on, she really made the experience unforgettable! She guided us based on our preferences and very quickly caught on to what things we each would like, making it a very personalized experience. We really enjoyed the wines as well, they were unique and so tasty! We left with several bottles that we are looking forward to enjoying when home. Kalasi is seriously a must not miss spot during your trip to Fredericksburg. read more

Kalasi Cellars - Tasting room - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

This was an interesting stop on our winery day trip in Texas Hill Country. There's an Indian theme undertone throughout since the owner is of Indian heritage. The water and snacks are served in steel utensils, and they even have an autorickshaw as part of the decor. We did the wine and chocolate tasting, they were paired quite well and left a nice taste on the palette. The chocolates were sourced from Austin based Madhu chocolates and also had delicate Indian flavors such as saffron, cardamom and lemon coriander. The server was very knowledgeable about the wines and also told us the backstory about the owner and her love of wine. Overall, we enjoyed the tastings although I would have liked a better seating area indoors since stools were limited and it was hot and humid to sit on the patio. read more

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The wines here are awesome! We heard a lot about the Indian owner - they also serve Indian snacks, which are delicious. The wines are amazing, the pours are too little tho. That's my only complaint. Maybe they're standard, I don't know but compared to other places, I felt like I'm not getting a value for my money. I'll highly recommend it tho! read more

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Been late in getting our 5 star review for Kalasi. Visited with my family in Mid May and several of my family members are particular about wine. Kalasi exceeded all of our expectations and Dana was an amazing host. So many varieties of wine with so many tastes. Do yourselves a favor and make Kalasi a destination on your Fredericksburg wine trail. Thanks Dana for the card, we will be back. read more

The finest tea collection of any Texas winery. Hands down!!! Thanks Greg. Seriously though. We have been members for several years now. Discovering them by accident. My husband just happened to ride by on his bike. My husband is the wine drinker and I am always the designated driver. UNTIL RECENTLY. They stocked the tea just for me. Amelia, Dana, and Laura have been introducing me to dry red wines. It has been challenging for the them to define my palette. I don't like spice, bell pepper, or black pepper but I love the most peppery red wine she makes. (An exclusive bottle) however I don't taste pepper. I taste pickles and I love pickles. I don't like Merlot, but they have the best Merlot I have ever tried. Yes, I am visit several days a week now. But I go for the pizza. That's what I keep telling my husband. It is that good. And the new Curry DOSA chips are the bomb. I didn't think I liked curry either. Who knew!!! Kalasi is a small boutique winery in Fredericksburg. However, they started as growers in the high plains. A husband/wife team. They will get into their story during your tasting. However, it is their story that I fell in love with, not the wine. That wine affair didn't happen until recently. You will find lots of wineries in Fredericksburg. However, I challenge you to find wineries that stand out. That do things differently. And more importantly, are they TEXAS? Because you can book a tour bus and they will take you wineries. But are they Texas grapes? Do they make the wines in house or make them off site? And by who? Or shop over stocked barrels from other wineries and slap their names on it? I am not in the wine business, but I am in the people business, and I know people. Kalasi Cellars are good people. You're not going to get a wine made by someone else, with their label. Because they started as growers in the THP you will find their grapes used by other Texas wine makers. I would never tell people not to visit any winery, well maybe one, because I have learned that there is a wine for everyone. However, Texas Wineries should sell Texas Wines with Texas Grapes. I don't think they would like us opening up wineries in NAPA using Texas grapes and calling it a California winery. Their are several locally. Several with nice venues. I just won't recommend them or spend money with them because they are NOT TEXAS. No matter how hard they try. However, if you're wanting a India inspired experience, I will tell you that you have got to visit Kalasi. It is definitely in my top 5 wineries in the Hill Country. All are Texas grapes, Texas made, and have unique stories behind them. read more

This was the BEST place we stopped on our tour! (And it was our 1st stop!). The staff was so friendly and very knowledgeable! She went into so much detail about how the wine is made and about the family that created it! Best tour and wine out there! Would highly recommend! Only thing I wish they had the lamas closer so we could see them better! read more

Kalasi Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

This family-owned winery features a modern tasting room and all-Texas wines. At the entrance there's a small patio overlooking a pleasantly landscaped walk, with additional outdoor seating options on the side. One of the owners is of Indian heritage, and I understand Kalasi means "gathering". Other hints include elephants on the wine labels, Indian decor in the restrooms, and delicious mini samosas on the snack menu. Enjoy a tasting at the U- shaped counter, or order a glass of wine to enjoy in front of the picture windows. Wine selection includes classics such as malbec and sangiovese, custom blends such as Re d'Italia, and more unusual varietals such as Teroldego. Placid and peaceful setting to enjoy real Texas wine. read more

Kalasi Cellars - Modern tasting room with plenty of windows - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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The grounds are gorgeous, the wine-tasting room is huge and welcoming. You could spend all afternoon here and just sip wine and talk with server Paul, a way cool guy. Greg the husband of Nakita and co-owner of the business came in and spoke to us for a while. Great dude. The wines we had were fantastic across the board. My favorite was the Malvasia Bianca from the standard tasting menu (5x1oz pours) my wife and I both did. She also got the appetizer samosa and she enjoyed it she said. I like what this place is doing and how they do it with wine, unique Indian food pairings, customer service, ambiance and general feel of the place. Make sure to get Paul for your server and wine pourer, he is a class act guy to interact with. read more

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Jay was a great experience attentive and stood out and did an outstanding job memorable and plan on returning to kalasi

Relaxing and friendly winery. I enjoyed a nice glass of white wine. Definitely feel like you are in the Hill Country with the outdoor area overlooking pastures of farm animals. read more

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My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Kalasi Cellars. We each selected different wines to taste and while we sipped, we were educated on how, when, and where the wine is made. Amelia was a very knowledgeable and gracious server who patiently answered our questions about the vineyard, the owners, etc., for a good hour or so. I liked the wine so much that I became a wine club member. That is a first for me! I highly recommend visiting Kalasi to experience a winery unlike all the others. read more

We stopped here on a whim right before closing. Small tasting room set amid a pasture near downtown Fredericksburg. Nice service. We are white wine drinkers, but unfortunately the one white on menu we wanted to try - the sparkling Muscat - wasn't sparkling and it was extremely dry compared to most other muscats we've had. We may stop by again if they broaden their menu to include some other whites. read more

Kalasi Cellars - March, 2022 - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

I'm glad we got to visit this winery! The owner took some time to make sure we got a glass that we liked. The view outside was peaceful, we couldn't even hear the traffic. read more

Kalasi Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

So I've been here three times and Paul has helped me a group each time! He was so knowledgeable and fun to have help me and our group out. My fiancé and I have loved it so much we joined their wine club. & have loved every wine sent to us! To be frank we didn't see our selves as wine club kind of people, but we had to when we tasted theirs. Give it a try you will love it. I promise! read more

So I'll say right off the bat, Texas wine isn't normally my thing, BUT Kalasi had some of the best Texas wine we've tried. I Was pleasantly surprised. I highly recommend getting a tasting flight. The sommeliers are so knowledgeable and really make the experience so fun! Note: this cellar has a dog friendly patio that I highly recommend checking out. The only rule - keep your pups away from the llama read more

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Very pleasant wine tasting stop just on the outskirts of Fredericksburg. Make a reservation in advance, so you know your seats at the bar are waiting. They've built an attractive and pleasant tasting room, that's a great spot so spend some sipping time. There's also very pleasant outside seating if it's a nice day. Their llama and sheep add to the view filled country ambiance as well. Great people, really good wine, they know what they're doing, and should be on your short list for any Fredericksburg area winery vacation. read more

We just did a tasting here today and the wine blew us away! We are very particular with our wines, too. The ambiance was very relaxing and our server Paul was very knowledgeable and gave us great service. We are not from Texas, but we ended up becoming members and ended up with 8 bottles! We will definitely be back to this winery when we come back to Fredericksburg. read more

Great find for red wine drinkers with few whites, property is calm and peaceful, Kalasi team does a great job with storytelling with a personal connection and wine is as diverse as the winemakers. read more

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Truly neat experience! The gentleman (white hair) who served us our wine tastings was extremely passionate about his job and the wine he serves. He taught us so much about the owner, her background, the reasons the labels were certain colors, grapes, wine, you name it. Sometimes chattiness can ruin relaxation but he was genuinely interesting to listen to. He was not pushy at all, and I never felt like we needed to buy anything or join the wine club. And for that, we purchased a delicious muscat white wine (we don't even drink white but it was so smooth). The tasting room with all the wood work and windows is gorgeous. This was a top experience and winery for us. This tasting room is practically brand new and fairly bare, but I can tell it will only get better with time. The big plus was how close it was to downtown. Five stars! read more

Kalasi Cellars - Tasting room exterior - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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We have been members here for a little over a year. Don't let the cool clean tasting room fool you as this is the warmest most family friendly winery with delicious wines you will find. Fredericksburg is known for it's wines, but many are sweet and this is a hidden gem of delicious flavorful wines that don't resemble juice. Finding a winery run by a grower that provides estate grown wines with such thoughtfulness in every drop will bring out the Sommelier in everyone as you compare the same wines from year to year. And as for the service, we can't say enough. The staff, including the owners, are personable and truly want to ensure you have the best experience. We needed a changing table, they got us one. Have friends show up to a members event where they are making food fresh for those who RSVP'd, they flex hard and get your friends a plate of delicious Indian inspired BBQ. Overall this is one of our favorite places in Fredericksburg for many reasons! Cheers to people who truly love wine and people! read more

Wonderful tasting room experience. Paul was a great host, very friendly, and offered great insight into each wine. We enjoyed the wines so much we gladly signed up for their wine club. Fantastic place to visit, highly recommended! read more

My boyfriend took me to Kalasi in celebration of my 21st birthday. The location itself is gorgeous and Laura our tasting rep was absolutely wonderful! She did a great job of explaining the process of making the exquisite wines we had the opportunity to taste as well as answering my boyfriend's numerous questions. All in all it was the best experience we've ever had at a winery and we will be back to purchase more from their collection. P.S. we HIGHLY recommend Laura :) read more

Marjan and I are frequent visitors to wineries in general, and to Fredericksburg wineries in particular. Marjan has experienced the Napa Valley offerings, and has shared wine experience as guest of oenophiles with remarkable collections. We have enjoyed wines while in Europe and South of the border. In truth, we have specific tastes for wine, developed over the years, given the mentioned frame of reference. Ergo, our shared review of Kalasi Cellars. We learned of this winery from guests at other establishments in Fredericksburg this holiday weekend. The comments were so glowing, we felt compelled to visit. The winery is found off hwy 290, a few miles north of the town. The tasting room is placed within a couple dozen acres of pasture, home to their pet livestock. The winery grows their own grapes in the Texas Plains, and the proprietors have degreed qualifications in viticulture and business. The environment of the grounds can best be described as typical pasture land, lacking the hill country essence of say, the grounds of The Edge. There are not rows of vines that surround Augusta Vin. And there is no hill country charm of the grounds of some of the smaller wineries found east on 290. The design of the tasting room is of soaring ceilings, with windows allowing pleasing ambient light bathing the visitors. The furnishings are spare, with aluminum stools around the bar, the walls without visual elements, absent those we found at another winery we visited: for example, original works by San Antonio artist Mondini, or images of typical hill country pieces. In a word, the tasting room is contemporary, clean to the eye. We visited at the end of the tasting day, 10 or so guests at table. The staff, a gentleman and lady immediately greeted us. The friendly staff seemed very well versed in the history of the proprietors, the genesis of the winery, and aspects of the philosophy and techniques employed by the owners. We considered this a true reflection of the time and effort that the owners instilled in the staff, a reflection of the true pride in their enterprise. At some of the wineries we had visited, staff can be poorly trained, inattentive and less than knowledgeable about their product. This was particularly true of some of larger establishments, frequented by the "cruise ships" of guests that unload at the wineries, but such was not the case at Kalasi. We learned that the proprietors are introducing grapes that are not usually known in local wineries, developing reds and whites that embody not only the grape, but flavors that reflect aspects of the viticulturist's roots. The owners are utilizing techniques (optical selection) whose purpose is to select only the most desirable grapes from their vineyards. The upshot: lower yield, for better quality. They are also utilizing not only wooden casks, but also stainless steel, with varying times to desired maturity. We were impressed with this avant garde approach to their product. But the true matter at hand was the product itself. We began with sampling of white wine, these with light body, drier to the palate, with a moderate finish. Two were on the menu, both with similar character. There were three reds that we sampled. The nose of the wines were different, not unpleasing, but not remarkable. All of the reds were dry, and we found them with a different flavor, but with a finish that didn't really agree with our particular preference. Wine preferences are very individual, with shared preferences that can be universal. For our tastes, the nuances of Kalasi offerings didn't really meet our preferences. Nontheless, we remain open minded about this newer winery, given the intent, grapes and techniques being developed by the proprietors. We plan a future visit. read more

We went to Kalasi for the first time last night and had a really great experience! My husband and I both really enjoyed our wine and the atmosphere was great with a nice view out the windows. When you go, ask for Louis! He was wonderful, gave us great service and very enjoyable to chat with. He was very knowledgeable of the wines and we learned a lot. We genuinely had a pleasant visit with him and hope to see him again when we return! read more

The wine, the experience, the service - you can't miss this place when visiting Fredericksburg! The tasting room is bright and spacious (great for staying your distance from others). The tasting room employees are friendly and knowledgeable without being pretentious. And the outdoor space is to die for! Picturesque trees with anorak chairs below to take in the surrounding view while sipping on world class wine from Texas! Grapes are grown by the family and care is taken from soil to bottle with each wine. A family affair that you can't get enough of! read more

Kalasi Cellars - Photo Op outside the Bright Tasting Room. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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The wine is fantastic there isn't one we don't like. The service is spectacular. It's like being with family here. Every date day ends here for us. read more

Kalasi offered one of the best winery experiences we have had in awhile, especially during COVID. We normally prefer outside but actually felt safe inside here because they had everyone spaced out at the bar, and the tasting room has really high ceilings and felt airy. The service was great... Darryl and the owners were all so kind and took the time to chat and tell us about the winery and offer recommendations for other places in the area. It's pronounced "KAL-ah-see", if I remember correctly, and means "together" since it's a husband and wife who started it. The wine is great. The tannat and Sangiovese were our favorites, but they were honestly all good... even the whites, which are not normally our favorites. We took some home. But the thing that really topped it all off for us was the food. I've never seen Indian food at a winery and it was absolutely delicious! The samosas and tikka masala pizza actually went really well with the wine. They appeared to be just reheated from frozen (it's not like they have a full restaurant, it's just a light menu they started serving due to COVID rules) but don't let that dissuade you, it was amazing. The location is kind of in a residential area, so we would never have just passed by (thank you Yelp!) but it is so close to Fredericksburg, and very convenient. Visit, and don't forget to say hi to the sheep and llama! read more

We stopped by this new cellars because of many positive Yelp reviews. They were right!!! The place is beautiful and their wine selection is fantastic. We did the tastings and ended up buying a bottle of Meritage. Darrell was our guy and he was knowledgeable, friendly and nice to talk to. We had a great time out there. We will definitely come back. COVID conscious, too and we felt very safe. read more

This winery and tasting room is a must for any visitors to Fredericksburg. The experience was a highlight of trip to Texas wine country. Paul was very knowledgeable about all wines not the delicious wine they had to offer and he effortlessly handled multiple groups at the same time . The gardens and setting are beautiful. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Fredericksburg. read more

This was our first tasting in Fredericksburg ever! We did a tasting with Darrell and he was amazing!!! So informative and so funny! Highly recommend! read more

Kalasi Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

We have been coming to Kalasi for several years now and keep coming back because they make you feel like family, from the warmest of welcomes from the Team at Kalasi upon arrival, to the fabulous wines to choose from, a simple yet elegant experience from start to finish. Beautiful grounds and a calming atmosphere 10 of 10 recommend!! read more

Joined the wine club here. The wine is exquisite and the food is great. The staff is very knowledgeable about the wine and the owners are often there. Everyone is helpful and friendly. There's a nice open field with a couple of Llamas. Outdoor seating is available when the weather is nice. Restrooms (unisex) are clean and quaintly decorated with elephants. read more

Just had a second trip to Kalasi and how is it possible that I'm more in love than the first time? The first time we visited back in November, the owners Greg and Nikhila were so welcoming. They shared their story about setting up the new winery and introduced us to all the sheep and their handsome protector, Dalai the llama. The great wine was just a bonus! I was lucky enough to get away for a weekend HAD to get a reservation at Kalasi. Christi took care of our small group. She was wonderful--introduced me to a few new wines and taught me about the different wine varieties. We ended up leaving with multiple bottles and this will definitely be my first stop the next time I'm in Fredericksburg. My favorites: Malbec New favorite: Muscat--crisp, refreshing, and not too sweet read more

My husband and I enjoyed our anniversary by visiting Fredericksburg. We drove by Kalasi and noticed a large Now Open sign at their entrance. We popped in and couldn't have been more pleased. We were greeted upon entering and we started with the wine tasting. Every wine was better than the next. My favorite was the Teroldego. We bought 1 bottle to enjoy while sitting outside and snacking on the delicious curry pizza. I highly recommend Kalasi and wish them the very best. We will be back!! read more

A couple of friends and I randomly came across Kalasi on Google Maps, so we thought we'd check it out. It was our favorite winery our entire trip. Delicious wine, personable owners, very clean. We each did a tasting - $20 for 5 pours l. Planning another trip next month and will be coming back! read more

Kalasi Cellars - First wine tasting (great wine!) - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

What a nice little gem here in town! Very friendly and clean! Did the wine tasting and tried out the snacks, tasty! The outside is very relaxing and peaceful. Came on a Sunday evening, and not too busy. We come back again when in town. read more

Kalasi Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

The couple that owns this winery is so sweet and welcoming! Kalasi is very close to downtown and has a nice view of the pasture. Make sure to check out the llama and the sheep. Our go to wine is the Carménère with a side of Indian snacks. read more

Kalasi Cellars - Carménère with side of Indian snacks. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

We have been members here for about a year and a half. My wife and I are California wine snobs who have worked in a few tasting rooms of pretty darn good wineries on the Central coast. we weren't expecting much from Texas but Kalasi wines are very good. The tasting room is attractive, the employees are friendly and very wine knowledgeable without being stuffy, and one or both of the owners are there almost every time we come in. They are also great at customer service. Wine club events are terrific too. It's nice they offer a 3 bottle per quarter club option. Without going into specifics of which are may favorites (What do you care? Your taste may be different than mine) I will say they don't have any sweet wines if that is your thing, but they do have a mix of red, white and rose. I like all of them. read more