BREAKING NEWS!!!! Adega Vinho on A has opened for business…read more If like me, you're a fan of Adega Vinho than you will be as excited as I am. The new tasting room on Main and Adam's is located two doors down from Martini's Seafood or across from Market Platz on Adam's Street. Andy, Elena, and Michael picked a perfect location. I am able to get a glass to go while waiting on my reservation at Martini's or carry it with me as I tour the various events at Market Plazt. The downtown location has the same vibe as the Stonewall location with a twist. At AVonA you will be able to select from 16 wines from the automated wine dispensery. Each wine is kept at the perfect temperature. EVEN BETTER, is you can select from a variety of 3 different pours. A tasting pour (1.5 oz), glass (5 oz), and a TEXAS Glass (7.5oz). options. Most of the wines you find at the Stonewall location will be available at the tasting room downtown, however I am told that as the bottle new wines and some vintages may only be available at the Stonewall location. If you want to relax and purchase a bottle, that's an option as well. I absolutely LOVE the new location. Having late night hours on the weekends is HUGE for me and those who are looking for a late night location that offers 100% Texas wines. That is one of my favorite things about Adega Vinho. They are 100% Texas and unapologetic. They proudly support Texas Grape Growers but more importantly, they produce excellent wines.

You can't go wrong when you walk into a winery for the first time, only to see a familiar face…read more Jeremy. We've run into him at several wineries over the past 12ish years. He knows his wines and when I saw him, I knew we had found a great winery. The vibe is exactly what we were looking for on a Friday afternoon after a half day of work. Comfortable. Chill. Food truck with thin crust pizza and the most AMAZING truffle risotto. And good wine. All the wines were solid and indicative of well crafted Mediterranean (aka Texas) varietals. Some were fun, some were serious but all worth a try. Our favs were the Tannat and Semillion, but we'll be back when their Touriga's start getting released. (Hopefully later this year). I've seen so many good reviews on them, I can't wait to try them!

Fredericksburg is always a good time, but Rhinory is something completely different from the…read moretraditional winery experience. The wine was good, the building was set up well for both inside and outside options , but Blake was definitely the hero of the day. Getting to meet him up close made the entire visit worth it. If you go, do the Pinnacle Experience. You'll get a chance to get up close and really appreciate what makes this place different. It's not something you're going to experience at your typical Fredericksburg winery. Good wine, great experience, and Blake stole the show. YOLO!!

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 gluten free review…read more We discovered Ab Astris earlier this year. It's just off the 290 trail, and an awesome find. Their property is beautiful and the wines are so great. This is just the type of winery we like - family owned and personal. They've also been winning awards, which is exciting to see. Why a "gluten free review"? Well thankfully, wine is gluten free! But to highlight, we've been to a few events this year, and almost all of them have had gluten free bites and/or food options. This is greatly appreciated, to be able to enjoy the experience.

The service was great and the wines worth the trip. I would…read morehighly recommend a visit to this amazing winery. The ambiance is relaxed and comfortable with great background music.

My husband and I found Arrowhead Creek a couple of summers ago while staying in the area. We've…read morebeen to Fredericksburg many times over the years - watching the number of wineries grow, and the big wineries become more commercial. Where were the smaller, family-owned wineries, with relaxing tasting rooms and personal touches that existed 10-15 years ago? Then we found Arrowhead Creek - it checked all the boxes and then some. We got a tour and family history, saw the start of the patch wall (which continues to grow), tasted some great wines, met the fantastic family and staff family, and -- relaxed. We continue to visit anytime we can get away, are always greeted like old friends, and enjoy this gem of a property on the Pedernales. We highly recommend ACV if you're looking for great wine, fun atmosphere, and supporting a family business!

Tasty wine , friendly staff , amazing property! We got a bottle of strawberry rose, our kids were…read moreable to play board games ( thank you for allowing our kids to join us ) as it's often hard for us to find places to let our little ones tag along. The staff was more than accommodating to us. The boys were able to go dig at the dig site along the creek ! We will most definitely be coming back next time we are in Fredericksburg !

Signor is one of our new favorite wineries in Fredricksburg. They have a beautiful location on 290…read moreand a tasting room in town. The wines are good and they've created a relaxing place to enjoy them. Our service experience has been positive too. (Since I try to mention gluten free finds in my reviews, they do have charcuterie boards with GF options. We haven't tried one yet, but the boards we've seen look delicious.)

Super cute winery with only staff and lots of seating. There's also a lot of places where you can…read moretake cute photos. We didn't try any food this time, but we have gotten a little charcuterie plate in the past and it was really good. The best time to come during the week because it gets really crowded on the weekend. There's plenty of parking. Overall, one of my favorite wineries in Fredericksburg.

Fantastic wines. Incredible view. Comfortable tasting room with local artwork and outdoor patio…read more Very cool yuzu tree. Thanks, Dan!

THE BIG: Located off the 291 wine strip but tucked away in the high hills of Stonewall is Crown…read moreHill Winery. Relatively small wine tasting room with great views of the hill country. Plenty of parking. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I came here on a Sunday afternoon wanting to try more wine. There were a handful of people sitting inside and only a few people sitting outside. We got the normal wine tasting and service is great here because they were able to adjust to the taste profile and offer a tailored tasting guide that helps garner interest in the wine. I love that. The wines were good and the standout for me was the malbec. THE FINAL BAMBOO: A wine tasting here was around $25. Service is impeccable and you just can't beat the views here.

This was the most recently acquired vineyard in the family. We wanted to check this place out…read morebecause they were not available when we first moved here. They apparently revamped the entire space and looks modernized. We came here for tasting first, like their other locations, you're allowed to taste up to four of their wines of your choosing. They have a mix of Texas and California grown wines that are processed in their facility. Eve was our tasting ambassador and she did a great job going through each wine and going through the recent changes in their premium memberships. They also have a restaurant on site that only take walk-ins for members only. Their outdoor patio space was also really, really nice with a view of their vineyards. We were disappointed they were out of some of their appetizers but we made do with the options they had available. All their food was great but their ahi tuna wontons were bomb in particular. This is their only kid-friendly and dog friendly location so we'll consider bringing our dog next time.

I came with my family and was disappointed by the experience from the start. We were immediately…read moretold that if we weren't members, our only option was a $30-per-person tasting. We couldn't even purchase a bottle to split and enjoy as a group because we weren't members. We were previous members of Kuhlman Cellars, before the property changed ownership, so we were excited to come back and see what the experience was like under the new ownership. Unfortunately, it felt very different. We decided to go ahead with the tasting and paid for four tastings, but our group was then split up and we were told we had to share tastings, which was confusing considering we had paid for four separate ones. By the end, the experience felt less like an enjoyable winery visit and more like a pitch to join the wine club and learn about the other affiliated vineyards. Overall, we left disappointed. We will not be back.

The food and service for our group of 14 people was unbelievable!!! You must request Suz-ja-cuz for…read moreyour experience, she rocks!

We were here on a girls weekend and decided to check out…read moreUntamed. They didn't have any availability right away so we made a resv for a few hours later and we were glad we came back. The ambiance with the modern ndoor space, outdoor vineyard views and huge Italian pizza oven were very welcoming. The owner came by to say hi and welcome us which is always a great touch! We ordered 2 pizzas (the South African banana one which is really interesting and the 3 meats one - both great) and had 2 tastings - chilled white and the red. Delicious wines with a South African style of making them, excellent pizza and great ambiance. Will be back for sure - this time with a reservation made!

I had an incredible birthday wine tasting here! The ambiance was warm and cozy, and learning that…read moreall the wines are women-founded was such a nice touch. Special shoutout to Rachel and Jesea for being so warm and hospitable! 10/10 experience, we'll absolutely be back.

Cozy place with friendly staff. Wines are all made by women winemakers. I enjoyed a Rose' and my…read morewife did a small flight of 3 wines. Prices were reasonable.

First time here and it's actually peaceful! Get here early because spots fill up on the outside…read moreconsidering the views are beautiful. Stop here before heading to other wine vineyards. I was happy with the rip rap choice it was a great taste, light and flavorful, easy to drink while sitting outside. The service was quick when ordering and they stayed away with the occasionally "everything good ". There's dogs roaming around but they are good dogs don't really bother and are super friendly.

The absolute feeling of being at home in this smaller winery in the gorgeous Texas Hill Country is…read moreonly one of the reasons we love it here. The selection of wines, the breathtaking views and the amazing staff are a few of the other reasons we love it here! Some of our favorite charcuterie selections in the region are found here as well!! We recommend it to all of our visiting friends!