In operation for 6 years, the hospitality and vibes here are iconically Texan…read more A beautiful property with colorful planters, hummingbird feeders, ample seating...try a wine tasting: $15 for 6 samples. My partner and I shared (2) samplings so that we could try nearly everything on the menu. We enjoy the artichoke, spinach dip as an accompaniment to the tasting and then took a glass outdoors to enjoy the swing out back. We will certainly return - if in the area again - and highly recommend to others!

What a wonderful place with wonderful owners! Convenient location, great wine, warm atmosphere…read more Stop here and be glad you did.

TDLR; I love this place, they are always so nice and kind and I truly appreciate all the effort and…read morecare they put into everything they do. My #1 vineyard. Sarah, Joey, Kalen, Taylor, and Tori are absolutely the best! The customer service and care about the customer experience. Whenever I visit they are all always so helpful and polite. They truly care about wine and the vineyard are incredible knowledgeable about the tasting notes, the different vintages they have, and all the other aspects of wine. I truly appreciate all the knowledge about the barrels, and all the steps of the process they all possess. I've learned so much attending the regular tastings, vertical tastings, and window club dinners. Oh to even bring up the wine club dinners! They always have such good chefs and their setups are always nice. I appreciate the staffing and the attention to detail they always provide. Incredible evenings and fantastic food. Always a treat and a core memory. I've ate at so several Michelin star restaurants and had pairing. Albeit not always at the same caliber, as something like Alinea. It is hands down the best, and that is not even including the pricing. It's an absolute steal. And nothing in comparison for the area of central Texas. What Valley Mills Vineyards has cultivated goes far beyond the bottle. It is, in the truest sense, a living experience: one where the terroir of genuine human connection is as carefully tended as the vines themselves. In a world increasingly defined by transactional encounters and manufactured hospitality, Valley Mills stands as a quiet and remarkable exception, a space where passion is not performed but practiced, where knowledge is not gatekept but generously shared, and where every visit feels less like a transaction and more like a homecoming. I have raised a glass in some of the most celebrated rooms in the country, and yet it is here, in the heart of central Texas, that I find myself most genuinely moved, not by spectacle, but by sincerity. That is the rarest vintage of all.

Absolutely gorgeous grounds but ... how you gonna have such a major staircase at a winery lol BE…read moreCAREFUL. I drank a glass of their moscato and liked it but their tastings were pretty light and it was 4 for 20$ which seemed like west coast prices. If they were better pours I wouldn't be complaining. A nice little charcuterie. Needs more outdoor seating. The young ladies working were nice.

Lucky Vines Vineyard is a true gem! I was looking for a relaxing spot to enjoy my birthday and we…read morestopped by on a Saturday afternoon. Not too crowded and the service was impeccable. The staff is very hardworking and accommodating. They have a great family-friendly atmosphere where our kids enjoyed feeding the goats, cows, and "Tater" the tortoise. My husband is not a wine drinker, so it was even better that they have their own brewery and the beer is good. We'll be back soon!

Zero stars. I assume she was the owner who denied get inside my husband's services dog. She said He…read morecannot enter because he has hair, my husband mentioned that he is a services dog ADA diabetes alert. She said NO people complained about it. I am posting a picture from ice cream shop, That's how he is one day before inside a ice cream shop. The winery was empty. We left after I hear he has hair LOL. Everyone has hair. She needs to be more acknowledge by the law. https://www.ada.gov/resources/service-animals-2010-requirements/

Had some business in Comanche to take care of ... yes I know very small town.... Who has to go to…read moreComanche?!? I was with a friend of mine who had no idea this awesome little spot was even around. From the time you drive in to the property you feel like you are being transported to a whole different place. It is absolutely beautiful. We were the only ones there and it was so nice to sit outside and enjoy the birds and beautiful scenery while we had our wine. I ordered a glass of their Tempranillo and my friend ordered the Comanche Rose. Both were absolutely delish. We were greeted at the door and she was very knowledgeable about all the different wines they had. Which is great because a lot of times it doesn't happen like that. Absolutely will be back and will also visit the one in Fredericksburg

This winery is amazing. We have gone off and on for a few years. The wines have received many…read moremedals because they are so good. I was a member of a neighboring wine club but I leave half the year and they couldn't store my wine. Brennan said no problem! They will keep mine wine until I return. We had a charcuterie board and it was really good! The people working at the winery are top notch! The ambiance is great. Brian was in the tasting room and Marsha called me the next day after signing up for the wine club.

We stopped here on the way from mother neff state park on a Sunday. The indoor seating area is…read morereally nice, lots of patio space too. The menus didn't include any tasting notes other than dry or sweet, and our server didn't really know much about the wine. We tried a build your own flight and a mocktail though. Nice place to grab a glass of wine and some charcuterie after a hike. The chilled white wine blend was our favorite, however, the reds (made from their grapes) we tried missed the mark. Not sure we'd come back for the wine.

Owners are so nice! Wine is good. Location is really great, give it a try! We liked it!read more

Headed to Red Caboose for the second winery of the day. Make sure you know which one you are going…read moreto. They have a tasting room that's open daily - this is the actual vineyard that is open on Saturdays. We arrived and thought the place was maybe closed. The dog (buddy - good luck finding your dad) greeted us. We stood around in the "shop" area for 2-3 minutes before we started to look for someone. The actual "tasting" bar is down near the outside patio. We found the hostess and were the only ones there. $15 for 6 tastes (we got 7 since another club member bottle had been opened previously). Pours are on the light side. The wines are generally dry red, but some sweet options are available. The hostess was fine - but was rather dry/dull. We ended up purchasing a bottle and sipping a glass outside on the patio. The view is quite nice and it's relaxing. A few other guests arrived after we finished our tasting - but it was far from busy (we drove by the other location on our way and it was full). A good winery stop for the day - bring some snacks and grab a bottle to hang out on the patio.

Fantastic! Everyone is friendly and knowledgeable, the wine was great and the atmosphere even…read morebetter. Taste 7 wines for $10, can't beat it. So much fun!

Visited here on a school trip-- shoutout University of Houston's Texas Wine Country Experience!,…read moreand absolutely loved it! Lots of history in the building itself, as well as the wines they produce! If you plan to visit J.W. Hardin, expect great tasting wines, THE BEST truffle cheese, and a perfectly personalized tasting experience with Rebecca and her team!

What a lovely space in historic downtown Comanche. The restoration work is incredible and it truly…read morehas a blend of history with a sense of country chic down to a tee. There's a good variety of wines to choose from and the staff are incredibly friendly and hospitable. I had a glass of the Malbec while there and it is a very flavorful Texas Malbec. If wine's not your thing, they are connected to a brewery next door, so grab a beer and bring it over to this space with your wine-loving friends. There was a food truck outside on the square and we brought our food inside to eat while enjoying our wine. I took a bottle to go as well to enjoy back in Austin. If you're in Comanche, take in some history and some stellar wine with a stop at J.W. Hardin!

Wonderful Texas wine, delicious wood-fired pizza, and a comfortable atmosphere- I can't wait to…read moremake my way back out there to visit again!

Great selection of wines. Love the wood fire pizza. Our favorite is the Gwertstaminerread more

Beautiful winery! Such a great find! Beautiful Spot and…read moreamazing wine for any palate. My faves are the Aglianico, Rose Aglianico, Chardonnay. But to be honest they were all good. I will definitely be back for more wine and great conversation.

Nothing here was good. In fact, the whites, which is all my wife drinks, were SO awful. It's a cute…read morespot and the server tried but I guess you can't do wine in Texas.

I don't typically leave reviews at all, but occasionally I fall into an experience that warrants…read moreone. That was certainly the case with my experience at the Red Caboose Winery. The RCW is a business that I have passed probably dozens of times in my travels across Texas. Every time I think to stop in, it's been closed but limited hours are the standard for family owned wineries, so no big deal. However, on the trip through today my fiancée and I made the time to ensure it would be open, and indeed it was! After visiting, we really wish it wasn't. The RCW wasn't very busy when we arrived, indeed the only customers present during our visit was a pair of, presumably, locals, another woman with her children, who were very well behaved, and a man that I'm going to refer to as Umbo: The Clifton Giant, who sat at the edge of the bar and seemed to be keeping on eye on everyone present. The woman on staff, who did not introduce herself, seemed to be the only one working this afternoon. We entered and meandered around the small shop section before she haphazardly waved us over, as if visitors and customers were a confusing novelty for her to encounter. Upon taking a seat at the bar, the bartender took a while to get to us, the only customers (at that time) in the place; not mentioning Umbo: The Clifton Giant. We got a tasting of 6 wines and 5 of their distilled spirits. I'll save you the time now, but the spirits aren't worth it. However, given this is a winery, I think that's fair. Our bartender never bothered to tell us anything about their wines. I mentioned how excited we were to try out the place and I might as well have started speaking Klingon because they clearly didn't care at all. At no point were we told a damned thing about the wines, the winery, or anything. Just "here, pick 6 wines." So, we did. In order to try the wines, the wines must first be poured into a glass. Our bartender frequently took longer than 5 minutes (once 7 minutes and 45 seconds that I timed towards the end) to pour the next wine. During that time, she spent it chatting up the locals and engaging in hushed conversation with the aforementioned resident giant. Not that the wines are anything to write home about. Of course, this could be our fault as I guess we pick the wines. However, at least two of the wines had already oxidized and turned to vinegar. They were borderline undrinkable. The wines that weren't vinegar were either just okay or, as our bartender told us, several times, were the "cheap wines" that we could buy for even cheaper "at the grocery store." So, lots of confidence there. Now let's discuss the giant in the room, Umbo. I don't know his name. Maybe he's super friendly, I don't know, but I do know that his consistent presence and observation skills (mixed with his muffled laughter and hushed conversations) made it super uncomfortable to be there. He's just sitting there, sipping on a Dr. Pepper, occasionally staring at us. I have no idea what his presence was for. Husband? Brother? Boyfriend? Security? No idea. But we wanted out of there after a while. Paying was fine. I saw some other reviews complaining about the cost. I thought the $15 for a tasting of 6 wines and $10 for the 5 spirits was more than fair. We also liked the place itself. It looked nice and seemed comfy. My fiancée and I have been to many wineries over lots of places. The RCW may have taken the cake for "winery that we could not wait to leave." It was a genuinely terrible experience. Sour wine, terrible service, and Paul Bunyon's younger brother would probably sum up the experience as a whole. I am connected to a few wine groups in Houston, who I have been with for many years now, who are always looking for new places and stops. I've already let them know to go ahead and pass the RCW on by. I would recommend anyone else to do the same. Unless you're looking for vinegar. In which case, you've found the right place.