My husband and I stopped for wine tasting at Longhorn Cellars via the Wine Lover's Celebration. Our server, Tim, was excellent. We all chatted with another couple from Houston. The wines were delicious. We also ordered the Texas Dipper to share as we enjoyed our wines. Everything was delicious. The sandwich was awesome. Will definitely be back! read more

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I went to a bottling event at Longhorn. You volunteer to help with the line packing of their wines. Good people enjoying the camaraderie working together. Great place to meet people and learn about wine. I would recommend this to anyone who likes wine and making friends. read more

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Friday around lunch wasn't crowded. Tim was a great host! Did 2 tastings and talked with Tim throughout. Ordered lunch and it was amazing! Texas dip and smash burger, highly recommend. Left with a bottle of wine, full stomach and a new place to recommend to friends read more

Such a relaxing environment to enjoy some wine! We were actually going to visit a different winery, but I saw Longhorns Facebook page stating they were having a happy hour special during the week and decided to stop by! Glad we did! Tim was so funny and welcoming! If you get hungry, you can order food. . Their wines are also great, we bought 2 bottles! read more

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Pick up party. Petit Verdot is delicious. Wine-tenders are excellent. We picked up good wine. read more

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Long time wine club member here. We love their wine. They have a wide range of selections. We especially like their red wines like Estate Aglianico, Triple M, Estate Merlot to name a few, although their Moscato, Piquette and Twilight Rose are equally great. The owners and staff are super nice and we always have a wonderful time visiting here. They recently opened the steak restaurant in the back. We haven't tried yet but we are going to pretty soon. Can't wait. There are a few hundreds of wineries in this area and it's hard to choose which one to go. Well, I recommend Longhorn Cellars. You will not be disappointed. read more

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This was our first afternoon stop on our self-guided winery tour. The weather was gorgeous, and Longhorn was on a list of dog friendly places to visit. We grabbed a couple glasses of wine, a couple bottles of water, a packaged charcuterie platter and sat out on the covered patio to listen to some music. An enjoyable, relaxing start to the afternoon. Large Texas wine selection with their grapes and winery on premises. read more

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This was one of the available stops on the 290 Shuttle and we figured it was worth giving it a shot. The gentleman helping us in the tasting room was super friendly so he was one of the highlights along with seeing the longhorn steer and donkey out back. The wines weren't our top favorite from this trip and we didn't find the grounds of their location to be anything real unique or a place where you'd want to hang out for long periods of time The inside of their main building was nice. We went for a snack pack while we were here and it was a pre-package offering rather than something freshly made or unique (but it hit the spot!). read more

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Longhorn under the new ownership has hit a home run. I can't raise their wines enough. I absolutely loved their Moscato. The pear salad is incredible. read more

Great winery with awesome Texas wines. Been wine club members for years. Love the staff (shout out to Tim and Gary). The new restaurant is a great addition. Order some chicken poppers in the tasting room along with your glass of wine. Bring your dog. Highly recommended. read more

If you want to experience the Texas feel and scenery while sipping on wine check this place out! This place has a very cozy feel with a great outdoor area with several couches available. They have live music and yard games for you to partake in. I had the rose and tried the sangria. Everybody loved the sangria and I enjoyed the rose. They have a great charcuterie board to go along as a great pairing for your wine. Fantastic spot for a place to start on your wine tour of Fredericksburg. read more

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Very nice little spot, I loved being able to see the longhorns up close and the outdoor area was very relaxing. Lots of construction in the area so it looks like they may be expanding. I was surprised to see it wasn't as busy as the other wineries we went to. Tim was very nice and informative. They had this great deal of purchasing a case of wine - 12 bottles of the Cow Belle for $50! read more

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Felt singled out by the server who was attending to our group but mainly the club members in my group were treated well, we were from out of town and our server could tell, felt a little judged because asked him to bring some wine and he seemed to have forgotten. Don't want to ruin it for the locals that love it but as an out of towner, I won't come here again. I tried to be as graceful as possible but we were not treated well. read more

Great hospitality and impressive wines. This is a must visit place. We come here every year and have gad a wonderful experience each time. read more

I was in Fredericksburg today to pick up wine from one of the 5 wineries I belong to (don't judge me because I am a "wino". Fortunately I took some backroads back to San Antonio and happened to see Longhorn Cellars. Wow, a hidden gem off of the beaten 290 path. Unfortunately COVID prevented us from stopping in and enjoying the tasting room, BUT, the number on the door allowed me to text and order my wine. What is awesome about Longhorn is that I could look at their website and see what I wanted and was able to text my order in while I was sitting in the parking lot. I was greeted by the owner who was sooo happy to tell me about the wines and even shared her favorites so that I could come back and sample when life returns to somewhat normal. We picked up 2 bottles to try and I am impressed, PLUS, the bottles are much more reasonable than other wineries in the area. I am looking forward to trying a port wine once they produce it. If you get a chance, stop by and visit one of the newer wineries in Fredericksburg as I think you will be pleasantly surprised. I AM! Oh, the bonus is that they have indoor seating which will be nice during the hot Texas summer. read more

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Friendly staff, adorable dog named Sterling who made friends with our dog. Great wine! We chose to sit outside and were able to see the cows and horses grazing from the outdoor seating. They even keep a bag of horse treats on a table outside so that you can give the horses treats! Definitely recommend coming here for a tasting. 6 for $20! Great deal. read more

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We visited for the first time. They have a cute tasting room and cozy outdoor seating area. Tim was super nice to us. They have a good number of wine offerings. They also offer food- which is a plus. The only downfall is their wine club seems a little pricey compared to others in the area. read more

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The highlights were the cute animals on the property and the decor. This seems like a great spot to go with a group of friends and hang out for the afternoon. They had corn hole and ample outdoor seating with big fans to keep it cool. The wine was Texas wine, but they also had some good California wines available. All around a good experience and definitely a good spot for a group on your Texas wine tour. read more

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longhorn cellars was a good experience mostly catering to locals. service was genuine, you can tell there is a family-owned energy. read more

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

The place had decent service - the wine could use some work though. Perhaps they'll mature over time. Six wines in the tasting, and only two were decent. Good staff. Good facilities. We only tried the wine, and some people were giving the sangria rave reviews. read more

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Overall, there's better wineries based on the knowledge of the staff we had and the type of wines that they had. I don't think I would go back unless I hear news that things have changed. Winery: This is a very new winery that has been open for the last couple of years. It's part of the 290 Wine Shuttle Route. Longhorns: I came here on a Saturday morning right when they opened. Their iconic amulet is the "longhorn". We were told there were longhorns here that we can see, but when we got here and finished our tasting, it was hard to see any longhorns. There was probably one at the furthest end of the field, which was disappointing since my boyfriend and I are UT Longhorn fans. The only great longhorn we saw was the one in the front where we got a photo opt. Perhaps it was too early in the day for us to see real ones. Tasting: You have the option to do shared or individual wine tasting. I think for one person it was $20 for 6 wines. There's other discounts if you end up buying bottles of wines. There's mixed menu or all red menu. Wines: I did not like the wine selections here compared to other wineries I have been to. Nothing really stood out to me. Out of the 6 wines from the mixed tasting menu, I think my favorite was the Carlito ( red blend of petite sirah, souzao, aglianico, montepulciano) Atmosphere: As expected, the ambience was southern, rustic, barn decor with longhorn paintings hanging. There's a bar at the very center of the room when you first enter. Knowledge: This place is new, but has opened for almost 2 years. We had a new person that served us. She wasn't able to give us alot of details about the wine to further the experience. When we asked questions, it was clear she wasn't fully aware of the answer or had to ask someone else. Anyone new working should be paired with an experienced persons, so this doesn't happen. read more

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My boyfriend and I got off the hop-on-hop-off wine bus because we heard there were actual longhorns to see. We get off, and the longhorns are nowhere to be seen. No where. We did get a glass of wine here, but nothing super exciting. Cute decor, and wine was good, though. read more

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Wow, that was the best BBQ brisket i've ever had. The brisket was smoked to perfection. Ribs were awesome too. Wine was solid too. If your looking for awesome food and good wine ,this is the spot. read more

Love love loved this place! The atmosphere was amazing, the service was incredible, the wine...... oh my gosh it was amazing! I can't wait to go back! read more

Very slow service , wine was good. I would come back. There is a big cow out back. Bathroom rooms clean

What a great place. Friendly and welcoming, plenty of space to stretch out, nice scenery, great wine, and most importantly great service! Their indoor tasting room is large and outdoors they also distance the areas well. Dog friendly, our host (Nicole?) took great care of us, and her dog Sterling hung out with us and our dog most of the time we were there. We of course did our tasting outdoors as our pup was with us. We enjoyed the wines on the tasting, brought a few bottles home, and enjoyed hanging out outdoors. Appreciated that they sold chips and salsa to put a bit of something in our systems while doing the tasting. We will definitely be back. read more

Just wanted to share a great experience we had at Longhorn Cellars today. Tremendous service from our "wine master" Ken - great service and knowledge of the wines served. He's a keeper! And re: wines - wonderful! We especially loved the Mourvèdre and Sangiovese (and petit Verdot!). You'll not regret the experience! read more

Nice property. The wine tasting menu is set and has sweet and dry wines on it. Wines were mediocre at best. I ended up dumping more than drinking. Maybe in a few years they will develop their wines. read more

One of our favorite places! Local family owned, great wines, great people! Doggie friendly, kid friendly. Nice outdoor space and cute tasting room. read more

Good wine and great promise as they age! We like several of their wines and they show great promise for amazing wines to come! We look forward to many times revisiting Longhorn Cellars in months and years to come! It was great to talk with Deanna & Michael Dickey, the owners, and our two servers, Sian and Vinny were knowledgeable and friendly, and made our experience memorable. This first visit, our faves were the Syrah, the Alicante Bouschet, and the Viognier. read more

The wine is great and we had a nice waiter, but the inside smells like dog. I'm a big dog person, but they put the dog on top of the bar which is a little much for me. Make sure you sit outside. read more

Wines are decent. The employees were somewhat knowledgeable but it was all very unorganized and overall not my favorite place so far.

This place is friendly. They do have some good wines and are reasonably priced. It's worth a stop.

Very chill, and relaxed experience. Wines are good value and better than some spendy stuff up the road. No pretense, just good wine and experience read more

This place is class and cute and we especially loved sterling. Defo recommend this place! Nicole is the best.

Girls trip to the hill country taking advantage of our wine passport. We visited 12 wineries this long weekend and this was the only place that did not allow you to use the pass on the weekend. So disappointed...will never give this place a 2nd thought. Keep on moving.. read more

What a great find! The tasting room is lovely with cowhide chairs and decor. They have a nice selection of their own wines, with interesting combinations of grapes. Having visited many wineries including those along 290, have to say Longhorn Cellars are really good. Don't bother stopping at some of the bigger, better known wineries along the route, you won't find a better ref for the price. Their wine club only Syrah stands up to others in the area that have a higher price point. And don't forget to check out the longhorns and Carlito the white donkey who they named a wine after. read more

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Owners Dr. Michael and Deanna Dickey are no strangers to wine. Having spent some quality time in Napa Valley, the dream of having a vineyard and winery of their own was something they turned into reality. Mike Dickey completed courses with the Texas Tech Enology program and along with the guidance of Dr. Bob Young of Bending Branch, he has been producing his own wines. Located at the former location of Rancho Ponte, the Dickey's have breathed new life into this place with their own inside décor and outside vineyard. In addition to their estate vineyard, they also have vineyards near Hye and Pontotoc for sourcing Texas Hill Country AVA grapes. Since opening just over a year ago, Mike and Deanna started serving some Bending Branch wines and wines made from California grapes, they have been slowly making the transition to Texas High Plains AVA sourced grapes and are now gearing up for more Hill Country sourced wines. They have a few flight selections to choose from currently on their menu. For this visited, we opted for the mixed flight, featuring a little bit of everything! For the whites, we started with the 2017 Viognier. Sourced from the Texas High Plains of Reddy Vineyards, this aromatic wine is fresh with some buttery notes and bright acids. We moved on to the 2018 Twilight Rosé. A blend of 92% Mourvedré and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon from Pontotoc, this off-dry Rosé is quite refreshing for the infamous hot summer Texas days! For the reds, we sampled the NV Tannat which is a product of the Russian River Valley. This red was a rich wine with a lovely bouquet and a fine smoky finish! The NV Texas High Plains Syrah has 25% Petite Syrah added to it to help round out that leathery, smoky, and tantalizing full mouth feel. Lastly, we enjoyed the 2014 Carlito's Cuvée. A blend of Souzao, Aglianico, Montepulciano, and Petite Syrah. This California sourced wine has great balance, moderate acidity, and a relatively smooth finish. We also got to sip the 2018 Viognier, as well. This release is Texas Hill Country sourced and its profile is completely different than that of the High Plains Viognier. A great treat to test "battle of the Viogniers"! They are also working on a Tempranillo they plan to release in the future, so it is worth your valuable wine stopping time to stop by and taste not only what is currently on the menu but see if anything new has been released yet. There are additionally plans for a great blend from the Mourvedre, Malbec and Merlot from their estate vineyard. This newest Texas Hill Country boutique winery is a fine addition to the area, and we look forward to stopping by again in the future to see how their menu and wines continue to evolve. The servers are also quite knowledgeable on wine and will provide quality professional service during your tasting session. They are off to a great start in their initial year. Cheers! read more

Decent wine. Gary is a great kid! Helpful! Not a great place to visit if you want knowledge of the wines, though. Love the "pay it forward" board. Great idea! Stop in for a laid back wine tasting but don't expect to learn much about the wine making. read more

Great wine tasting experience. Server was very knowledgeable about the wines that we tasted. Many of the wines are made from Texas grapes and the quality is excellent. For the first time ever, my husband and I found a dry rosè that we both loved. read more