Mendelbaum Cellars was a great little vineyard with a very personable and quaint atmosphere. The person conducting the wine tasting was extremely pleasant, knowledgeable, and informative, especially when explaining the regions of Israel from which the wines originated. Each tasting felt like a small journey through the Holy Land, with the history, geography, and character of the region thoroughly explained along the way. The facility was very clean, the winery was well maintained, and the overall atmosphere was peaceful and enjoyable. Another thing I greatly appreciated was not running into the endless bachelorette parties that can ruin the atmosphere at other vineyards with loud entrances, screaming, belligerent drunken rants, and women swinging from the hanging lights like animals. Sometimes you just want to enjoy good wine, good conversation, and actually learn something about what you're drinking. Biblically speaking, Jesus turned water into wine--yes. But He certainly didn't lead by example by getting drunk. Scripture allows wine and speaks of enjoying it with gladness, but drunkenness is another matter entirely. Drinking to be merry is one thing. Drinking for the purpose of getting drunk is another. Peter understood this very well: "For we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles--when we walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries." -- 1 Peter 4:3 (NKJV) "In regard to these, they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same flood of dissipation, speaking evil of you." -- 1 Peter 4:4 (NKJV) And if you don't think that's biblical, come at me--I'll show you my biblical namesake! Andrew knew Peter pretty well. After all, they were brothers! Overall, Mendelbaum Cellars provided exactly what I want from a wine tasting: good wine, a peaceful setting, knowledgeable conversation, and an experience that actually teaches you something about where the wine comes from. I would gladly visit again. read more

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The first wine I tried felt like a sip of Holy water. I have tried other wines from the region but this is palatable in more than just a biblical way. The grapes were grown and watered in the holy land! read more

Thoroughly enjoyed my sweet flight and my hubs enjoyed his dry flight. Israeli kosher wines at their finest! I ended up ordering nine bottles to have delivered to me in California. This winery in Fredericksburg Texas, as well worth a stop. Somaliere was extremely knowledgeable. The ambience is casual and set up to enjoy yourself. Not only do they have wines from Israel, but they also have olive oil from Israel. They were out of bread at our visit so we didn't try the olive oil. There was a large group there that was very loud and very happy and thoroughly enjoying their self as much as we were. They have a second building and I was told they had a group of. 40 coming for a wine tasting and lunch. It's very non-descript from the outside, so don't accidentally pass it by. read more

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My husband and I did A walk-in wine tasting here at Mendelbaum cellars. It was a rainy friday, so we were the only ones there! It was very nice and quaint. We got to chat with the owner while he helped with the tasting. Beautiful place and great location read more

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We joined the wine club here about a year ago on an impulse stop. Although we really enjoy the wines, the atmosphere and staffing could really use some improvement. Like many of the other wineries on 290, they they started catering more and more to the wine van/bus tours leaving no room for wine club members. Most of the other wineries have a special area for members so they can enjoy their wines without all of the bachelorette parties coming in and out. Unfortunately, this place doesn't and the acoustics in their building are horrible so it's extremely loud. They weren't staffed up enough to handle it. and one of the staff members almost started a fight with a member of our party because he was so stressed out. Because of our work schedules we have a lot of flexibility and maybe will stop coming on the weekends. But the wines are that good read more

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Stay away from this place. The food is disgusting. The owner and wife are RUDE. The wine is BAD. Since they're Jewish, you'd be "obnoxious" if you try to pray before eating your meal. One of my friends (female) asked the husband to turn to our side too to explain what he was saying to the other group; he said, "quiet, I'm talking to the MEN now." While the wife is explaining us about a couple of wines and we are listening, she suddenly yells to get out. I tried to ask her what is happening, and she yells at me "get out... if you're gonna argue with me!" So I tell her, "ma'am am trying to have a conversation, you're screaming and talking over me, I'm just trying to have a conversation to figure out what happened." I was trying to talk to her like an adult because I'm honestly confused about what's going on. So she goes, "you were being LOUD from the beginning" (for context, the groups on the other side of the room were dropping and breaking their wine glasses at least 3 times and made a HUGE celebratory noise each time). When they told us to he quiet --on a rather disrespectful manner-- when we were praying, we kept it quiet from there on. So I tell her, ma'am I think there's a misunderstanding, we aren't being louder than that group when I'm next to you and can barely listen to what you're saying over them. Which was fine, this was supposed to be a fun tour, everyone was trying to have fun. We only matched the energy of the room and when we were told to keep it quiet, in the middle of PRAYING, we did. She was LITERALLY explaining wines to us before she transformed into an rhino ogre. Racists, sexists, and rude. Only way to describe them. I guess they were in a bad mood because from a bus full of people no one would buy their crap. They were mad at us for no reason and irritated at our presence, mind you, paying customers, because we prayed. read more

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The wine sells its self. Sooooo good and let's not forget the olive oil they sell as well.

By far the best wine pairing I've ever had I buy the Exodus wine by the case. Perfect cheese and meat tray to pair with your wine.

I love wine tasting and Mendelbaum was such a great experience. I came here as part of a 3 stop wine tour. The wines we tried were amazing! I walked away purchasing one bottle that I will save for a special occasion. read more

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Okay, let's get into it! Location- off of E US-290, Fredericksburg, TX. Near stonewall, and also pretty close to Austin and San Antonio. We came as a part of a wine tour and had lunch here delivered from an Italian restaurant. The food was great but we could not enjoy it, due to the fact it was lord of the flies in there, literally infested with flies. So we ended that visit early because it was disgusting. Disappointing. Service- The young man that there was nice, he was from Israel and someone in our group was too. He got to speak with his family on the phone and that was pretty cool. Taste- The wines were good nice sweet and dry red, whites, and blush wines. Overall- I am sure I would have loved this place but the flies ruined the entire tasting and experience. read more

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The owner/manager Francisco was really rude l, he told us to keep it down while we were praying before our meal and told our wifes to be quiet that he only speaks to the men and told us to exit his establishment read more

We went on this wine tour and when we arrived they served us food and we started praying and the manager got upset because we were praying and started yelling at us and telling us that he only talks to men as if we were trash. We will never return to this place and I do not recommend it to anyone. read more

We stopped here on our Fredericksburg wine tour and it had, hands down, the best wines of all the places we tried (and we went to a LOT of wineries). The wine was great and the young man doing the tasting was very knowledgeable. They also had bread and their own olive oils available to sample and purchase and they were DELICIOUS. The atmosphere and decor were spot on, and made the experience all the more enjoyable. I will agree with some other reviewers that there were some flies but they weren't that much of a problem for us. If you're doing a Fredericksburg wine tour you can NOT skip this spot for great wine, atmosphere, and service. read more

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We all loved this place. They had wines that we all enjoyed. Plus the customer service was excellent. We tried a few of their Texas wine, but also go to sample the ones from Israel. A nice plus is the complimentary cheese plate you get with each sample. They also have olive oils for purchase. You do get to taste them prior to buying. The tasting room is pretty big. They have areas to relax at. On some days they have live music. Don't pass this place up read more

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The truth is that I was amazed at how good Israeli wine is! And without insulting the local quality but the Israeli quality is really good and that's what this winery seemed to specialize in, I tasted a number of wines and embodied them so I could not help but buy more to take home, At the pleasant welcome given by the winery owner and the amazingly invested and portable design of the place just counts the whole visit and makes me not want to leave, And when in addition to that the owner of the place gave us a discount on the purchase which made me decide that I would come back here again and would be very happy to taste more wines from their selection (which I really did afterwards :) So for those who want a successful winery in the Frederiksburg area (which is already full of wineries) and for those who are looking for a kosher winery then I think he is the only one - without a doubt he must not miss this winery read more

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Everything was amazing. Great host, customer service and very educational. I would highly recommend this venue read more

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Great place hosts are very knowledgeable wine is excellent . We are from Arizona and take a trip by there every year to pickup wine to take home . No other wine I've tasted comes close to quality and taste from this winery best in the business . See ya soon ! Shalom read more

The wine here ranks among the best we tried in the area. The staff was by far the worst in the area. This place is for sale and judging by the attitude we experienced it comes as no surprise. Good luck to the new owners, I hope the current establishment has not ruined your chances for success! read more

There are llamas on property! LLAMAS!!!!!! And apparently one is feisty and runs away, so it's not odd to see the workers run outside and catch her. BAHAHAH! I wish I was joking it's hilarious! Also, these wines are from the holy land, well not all, some are from Texas. They're all named after Old Testament stories, which makes you feel less guilty about getting smashed. (Especially on a Sunday like we are! It's worth a check out, it's intimate and tasty and when will you ever get to taste Israeli wine?!?!? read more

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I have known the owner for decades and he's a bit gruff and getting crankier as he ages but he has a heart of gold ! Just be patient and give his establishment a chance. He won't forget you and you will have a great and honest experience for you and your whole family! Bring the kids....you're family now. Highly recommended! read more

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Terrible service, rude, crude, not inviting at all. Like a wet blanket on our hill country wine tour. Nevermind the wine is awful; if they simply provided a nice ambiance that would be a grand improvement. Restrooms don't work, music is terrible. Feels like a money grab. Skip it. read more

The wines are good and it's a cool place! They all come from Israel, which was very interesting to learn about. However, the prices advertised on their website for the wine tasting are not what the prices are in the winery. Online, it says 5 for $15 wine tastings, but at the winery it is 6 for $25. And it says $3 per extra tasting online, which would make it $18 for 6 wines. When my dad asked the owner why the prices were falsely advertised, he acted as if he had never seen his own website in his life and did not care that it was falsely advertised. FYI: false advertisement is illegal. read more

We came here on our first stop on a Texas Winos tour event. So far, so good. We had options of sweet or dry. The wines tasted of really good quality. I was pleasantly surprised. The sweet wines were not overly sweet and the dry choices had hints of sweetness to them. My favorites were the Promised Land and the Mare Pink. Also, the land and the building are absolutely gorgeous. read more

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Nice restaurant and wine. We also got to taste different wines. They served us an Italian lunch. Lasagna, pasta with chicken, etc. read more

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We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Mendelbaum Cellars. Lacie was informative and patient. Love our experience there. Will visit again for sure read more

We were staying in one of their loft rentals for the weekend and stopped in on our Friday arrival night at 6:30pm and had their new tasting room all to ourselves literally until closing at 8pm. My wife and I both had customized tasting fights and enjoyed their Exodus sweet red wine and Old City sweet white wines the best. Since all wines are imported from vineyards in Israel, expect to pay a little more here than most of the tasting rooms in FBG. Our server was polite and helpful. Glad we stopped in for a night cap... read more

We booked a cabin here with a jacuzzi. We arrived and to our surprise, the jacuzzi didn't work. The manager or whoever he was stated I could use the community Jacuzzi. I then asked for a partial refund since I paid for a room with a jacuzzi but was denied. the community jacuzzi was full of about 6 people on our first day and our second we beat the rush just to come to find out only one jet worked in the whole thing. as far as the rest of the cabin. The toilet didn't flush properly had to purchase toilet paper, there was mold on the baseboards of the cabin, and the light bulbs were out it was a disaster for us, and we will never stay again. we didn't try the wine or food because the manager was so rude about the cabin I refused to give them another cent. Stay away! read more

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Decent wines, produced in the Holy Land. Good staff, great service, and decent wines. The reds were the best of the oeuvre. read more

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Day trip to Fredericksburg lead us to the usual suspects, but we tried a winery we hadn't before. Mendelbaum was such a pleasant find! First off the service was great. Emma was especially helpful and knowledgeable about their wine offerings! She helped our group of four through our tasting, navigating several questions and even pulling out a map of Israel to show us where the grapes were grown for each wine. Thank you, Emma! On to the wine.... As a primarily dry white wine drinker, I decided to test out a few reds (coerced by the other three in my group). Surprisingly enjoyed several of Mendelbaum's red offerings! The Elijah, which was said to be the owner's favorite, was a pleasant experience. Again, usually reds make me run not walk away. But this wine was excellent. I also tried the Red Mare. We ended up sharing a bottle of this after our tasting. A smooth experience. All in all, this was a great stop that I'm glad we finally discovered. It's in a great location, and the buildings are beautiful. Oh also, they provide great bread and olive oil complementary with your tasting! 10/10, will certainly work this spot into our rotation UPDATE 10/12/19: Reverting back to my favorite whites and white blends, my dad and I shared a bottle of the Mare White. Very nice white blend. Crisp and enjoyable. Also, I want to give props to the atmosphere. The side tasting room is a great spot. Today they had some musical talent. Not too loud, just perfect. Another great experience. Again, highly recommended. Be sure to give a stop at Mendelbaum (and ask for Emma!) read more

I'm not typically one to leave a review and a glass half full person, however I feel like it's important that the public is aware of my experience prior to their arrival (to determine if they will be welcomed by service or not based on their skin tone). I am a Latino/white. Base on my investigation of the previous reviews of this winery, this is seems to be a trend. For my birthday I decided to do a Texas Winos tour (with a group of 10) and this winery was stop #2 with Italian food. I was very excited because who doesn't love wine and food! Red flag 1: Upon arrival it was clear that the server was overwhelmed, which is understandable and we're were patient. However it was pointed out by someone in my group that we were not served any wine to try while the other tables were already on their 2nd trying. Keep in mind we're all on the same big Texas wino tour and entered in at the same time. Then when the server was proposing wine tasting options to my table and pouring one of the two to try (sweet or dry), the OWNER grabbed one of the bottles out of the servers hand mid-pour to serve it to the table next to us (white). The servers face and our tables face we're both completely astonished. She (server ) couldn't believe what just happened herself and neither could we. The service was so delayed for our table that I took it upon myself to buy a bottle of wine to keep the wine sipping going since the establishment clearly did not want to serve us timely. I will admit the wine was delicious, however I would later regret buying this bottle as this would mean I supported a blatantly racist establishment that did not want my table (latino) or the table next to us (black) there. Red flag 2: As mentioned before the table next to us was black and were also celebrating a birthday! They were not loud or drawing any attention, just talking and sipping wine. Unfortunately her birthday lunch would also be staled by the OWNER telling her and her group to "sit down and be quiet" (something along those lines). The same astonished looks we had when the OWNER took the wine bottle from our server was exemplified by her birthday table. Conclusion: As mentioned, I am not one to leave a review, however I would not suggest anyone support this establishment with their time or money. I also hope the TEXAS WINOS reconsiders their business relationship/association with this establishment. Although my group is very optimistic and didn't want to let this experience ruin the rest of our wine tour day, it was obvious that both my group and the other birthday girls group had their vibes off for the rest of the tour. read more

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David's Slingshot is the wine Jesus drank at the last supper! Enough said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

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I really do like the wines here, I've never had a bad experience. They tend to make smaller quantities of each wine so it's tough to really get something and run with it but I've never been disappointed. With covid it's a bit weird because they pre-pour the tastings into vials and you basically don't have any choice on what you taste but all things considered it's a good experience. A bit pricier than other competitors but considering they're focused on wines from grapes grown in Israel it's totally acceptable in my opinion read more

A fun and interactive experience!! The wine was delicious and the workers were amazing!!

Amazing wines! I travel all over the world and have tasted many varieties of wines. I believe life is too short to drink a glass of bad wine. I admit depending on my mood, food pairing and the season I enjoy various wines. I can honestly say I love all of the wines here in all the various categories. The service is great! They take the time to give a brief but comprehensive story behind each of the wines and the history to the present of the region in relation to the wines, the development throughout the centuries, legends and fascinating insights and facts about the religious history and how it all relates. I've attended many museum lectures, classes, bible studies, my father was a pastor and did in depth studies and teachings on the history but Nitzan has a true scholarly knowledge and gift for bringing it all together and teaching it in a way that I've never seen. The accommodations were clean, cozy and in a beautiful setting with a spectacular lantana butterfly meadow, sheep and a lama. The patio was beautiful surrounded by incredible roses, the vineyard and a fountain. There was even a nice fine art exhibition on display. An amazing experience in every possible way! Great place to get away or even for a retreat with friends or work. Best tasting wines in Fredericksberg! Very drinkable, pleasant, well balanced with a very nice finish. My favorites are the Masada for red and the Mar rosé. read more

Wifey and I have come here a few times over the years. At our last visit, we were again pleased to enjoy quality wines. This is NOT a place to party or get drunk. Noobs looking for "sweet wine" should get back on their drunk bus and go elsewhere. These are rich and intense wines made for cellaring. The staff are very knowledgeable and helpful, without being overbearing or snobbish. These wines speak for themselves. I've enjoyed every visit to Mendelbaum Cellars. Was lucky enough to take hope a bottle of Tulip. It'll rest quietly for a few years. TIP: show them your military ID for a discount. We'll keep coming back! read more

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O, God! The pavilion is neglectful. Kelly wants you to drink faster and get OUT. KEEP DRIVING or go to their main room. Avoid the pavilion. read more

Never going back here. Short-staffed, clutter and boxes everywhere. Wine is all shipped in from Israel and not high quality. Don't waste your time. read more

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Best kept secret in Fredericksburg! The Israeli wines are phenomenal and the owners are so wonderful and kind. A must stop if you are a true wine aficionado! read more

So beautiful inside! Definitely a great addition to our wine bus tour that we did for my birthday. They also had bread, cheese, and multiple types of olive oil for everyone who was buying tastings read more

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I love this place! This was one of four stops on a wine tour I was on, and it was my favorite stop!!!! The staff was very nice and attentive, and the wine was delicious. The slingshot port wine was my favorite and I ended up buying a bottle I liked it so much. read more

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