Sidecar Tasting Room

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Cute spot, 2nd location for Bell Springs. Whoever decorated this place has a high attention to detail. Wallpaper patterns, dark woods, pretty bar top. I had their rose wine and it was really good, very fruity. The bartender was a very kind and helpful lady, very knowledgeable. read more

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My team had our holiday party here. It's a bit hard to find the place and the place to turn into the parking area. The place is made to resemble a prohibition era bar and has a rustic yet cozy atmosphere with hip music playing in the background. The host and staff were friendly. Our party had 2 large charcuterie boards. They tasted alright but I wish there was a bit more flavor (as I've tasted other charcuterie boards before) and that there were more crackers and baguette pieces for all the cheeses and such. Some of us ordered the Street Tacos from the menu. These tacos had green chili chicken that were garnished with pickled red onion and cilantro. They were pretty good and the price was very reasonable for them. We also ordered the Tomato and Goat Cheese. This was whipped goat cheese with a mixture of cherry tomatoes, shallots, garlic, and some herbs. The spread tasted alright but was a bit pricey for the small plate. There was a bit of confusion with ordering and the bill but the hosts were nice and we got the situation straightened out. My coworkers also enjoyed some of the wines there too. We all had a great time and it was an interesting experience. read more

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Such a cute little spot! Great service and live music. If you're debating about stopping, just stop! read more

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This spot is a small hidden gem in Dripping Springs, it was our first visit to this place. It was a beautiful Sunday so we decided to see what this place was all about. It's beautifully decorated on the inside with lovely decor. It has outdoor seating in the back and on the front porch. The wine was lovely and decently priced. Ana is very sweet the service was awesome. We will back maybe for a night time date. read more

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Went today with friends. Had the red wine flight...rose', montepulciano and the Tempranillo...liked them all but not enough to buy. Had the meat and cheese plate...yum. Ann (sommelier) was sweet and knowledgeable. Flagship winery is Big Springs winery (which we visited today as well) BUY LOCAL SUPPORT LOCAL read more

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Had a great time at Sidecar. Stopped in for lunch and a flight of wines as our first stop in Dripping and really enjoyed the setup. Lunch is from a food truck (trailer) on site. My group tasted reds and whites and all were very tasty. Food was good - had burgers and they were good quality. Setup was nice with covered tables outdoors or an indoor option. I didn't check out the brewery onsite but did see some guys partaking in the brews. I would not hesitate to return. read more

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The service is great at this establishment! Great atmosphere, great people working there, and there are often artists who come sing/play the piano there. Oh, and they have wine! I would highly recommend. read more

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Thank you for the 5-star review! We appreciate it.

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Kirk M.

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Top of the hill on the wines! This place rocks and yes I would recommend. They also have beer. They have a small food menu with homemade empanadas and cheese trays . If you have a sweet tooth they have chocolate bars that pair well with wine. So check this place as a must do! We love it. read more

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Susan M.

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Amazing wine and employees are always friendly . Love hanging out and enjoying the different wines and beers available

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Thank you for the 5-star review. We appreciate it!

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Michelle M.

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Nice atmosphere. Great food truck with charcuterie boards. Lots of local wines on tap! I would definitely go back.

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We came through Dripping Springs on the way to Fredericksburg and, after visiting Hamilton Pool, came here for a cold craft beer. Sidecar did not disappoint. Bell Springs Brewing Co is three years old and owned by the winery. I can say that the beer was exceptional. The vibe is cool and the outdoor area is beautiful under the live oaks. They were serving nine craft brews and, although they did not offer flights, I tasted several and highly recommend a visit. We will come again! read more

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Lacy B.

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This place is so cute!!! Amazing service. Delicious empanadas. Love the rosè! We sat outside under the oak trees and enjoyed the scenery. Perfect first stop of our bachelorette weekend! read more

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Jeanette D.

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Pretty good wine tasting. We did the red wine tasting. My favorite wine was the Tranquillo wine. $15 for 3 wines which is a little weak for wine tasting but the cool ambience made the trip worth it and the portions weren't weak. read more

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Jules A.

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This little place is amazing!! A very welcoming and clean environment and have a nice selection of wines. Also the cheese and meat platter is so good!! We stopped by on our way to Dallas. You definitely have to check it out! read more

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Tracy M.

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Great little place to go taste and snack! We had a flight of the white and red and they were great. We had one of each of the empanadas and all three were so good! I'm not sure where they get those things but they are amazing. My favorite was the bbq one. They also have games you can play. Would be a good place for a date! read more

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Mallory Y.

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Absolutely great place to stop by if you are in the Dripping Springs area. The service was top-notch and the decor is really eclectic! They have wine flight options or you can enjoy a glass if you chose. The server was incredibly knowledgeable and had great recommendations for everyone in our group. She let us try what we wanted before committing to our drink of choice. I ended up going to wine cocktail called the Texas Kiri and it fresh rosemary in it which I though was a nice touch! They also have live music outside and plenty of areas to sit and enjoy listening to it. Definitely try this place out! read more

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Cory Jo M.

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Super cool environment and beautiful decor! The vibe here was awesome! The wine was okay. I like sweet wine and the wine flight was dry so I didn't enjoy it like a wished I would've. read more

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Noel R.

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Great local beer and wine selections. Enjoyed the personalized service and grew at wine and beer options.

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Talk about southern hospitality. So we came here from a airbnb in dripping springs. It was a little far for an Uber to pick us up, but we got one. So we are there enjoying wine glasses, wine flights, food, the atmosphere. Everything about this place is so cute and amazing. But trying to get an Uber home seemed unlikely. Everyone kept cancelling on us and the bartender Ann or Annie (plus the last two customers) kept telling us that we were not gonna walk the 2 miles home. Annie made sure that we stayed till she closed and literally DROVE US BACK TO THE AIR BNB!!!. She was the sweetest thing and didn't even want to take any money from us. We had a back and forth of take it, no keep it, take it!! Haha I'm 80% sure I got the money in her cupholder before I left but I was the tipsy one so who knows haha. I really hope I did because driving us back to our Airbnb was above and beyond. read more

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Tiffany Y.

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Visiting from California and we wanted to go wine tasting and this was a winery nearby so we decided to give it a try. No regrets! Anne was very welcoming and friendly. She also gave us information on other wineries/breweries/distilleries to try. I had the $15 flight of reds and she also gave me an extra cup of red wine, Needy B*tch, I ended up buying a bottle! I finally found a great bottle of red that I actually enjoy, sad that I can't get it shipped to me in California. Drippin' Sweet is also great, bought a bottle as well. Love the descriptions given to the wines it made them sound all delicious. And they were! (According to all the ones I tried). read more

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Jenni S.

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Super cute little place in drippings springs, but I wasn't a huge fan of the wine. Sad, because I really wanted to love it. Maybe next years harvest will be better! read more

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Jesse M.

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Being in the Industry, it was a pleasant surprise to visit the Sidecar Tasting Room! Claire was an awesome Host, knowledgeable about the wines, and gave great info on recommendations. Clean and tasteful Wine Bar and I enjoyed the Red Flight! Took a few bottles home to enjoy! read more

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Jennifer E.

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We were in town for another winery quarterly wine pick up party. That winery no longer allows you to open your bottles of wine at the party or allow dogs. As such, it wasn't a great day. We decided to go some place else. We showed up around 4pm on a Sunday and had the entire place to ourselves. It is so cute. I love the decorations and the vibe. We did the wine tasting which is $7 or waved if you buy a bottle of wine. Megan was wonderful. She was full of information and funny. We had such a wonderful time we decided to join Bell Springs wine club. Three bottles a quarter. No sign up fee. They have a wine pick up party that allows you to bring your dogs. 20% discount the first year and the discount increases every year you are a member. Free wine tasting for you and four people either at Side Car or the winery itself. You also get to pick which three bottles you want. We signed up on the spot. What is NOT to like! We enjoyed many of their wines but really it was Megan. She made us feel so welcomed and was so friendly. Bell Spring treat her right, she is a HUGE asset to you. We can't wait to attend our first wine pick up party. Hope to make it to first Thursday soon and hang out at the Side Car. If we lived in Dripping Springs this would be a weekly stop for us. What a great place in this sleepy town. We are so glad to part of their wine club and excited for the many cool events moving forward. This should be a place to stop if you are in Dripping Springs. read more

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Tanna L.

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My friend and I were looking for a bar to hang out at. We came across Sidecar. Everyone is so friendly and enjoy the time we spent here.

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Great experience for a weekend visit by friends from out of town. They had a great selection of delicious wines as well as live indie folk music. Will definitely come back and would recommend! read more

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Paige M.

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LOVED the atmosphere! Such a cute place and great dry whites. The girl working there had a wonderful personality. She was so easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. If I'm just hanging out, looking for a nice place to chill with a glass, this will be it! read more

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Cassie M.

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Fun place!! Love the live music, great vibe to it! Excellent wines and reasonable prices! Go there! Spend an hour or two or four! read more

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Marilyn M.

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Great ambiance, really good wines! We did the tasting and bought a bottle to take home! Hide gem in Dripping Springs! read more

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Nate P.

Thanks for coming by and we appreciate the kind words!

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Madison S.

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Super fun, quiet and simple! Beautiful place inside and outside!! Worth the trip!! Delicious wine, great server/employees!! Will come back for sure! read more

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Aaron M.

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Great atmosphere and wonderful selection of wines. Don't let the road it's one stop you from enjoying this spot.

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Aaron, thank you for the nice review. We appreciate it!

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Ryan P.

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This was the first tasting room we ever visited when we moved here and it has been our "go to" spot ever since. We love the atmosphere and the friendly people who work there. Really feels welcoming every time we walk in. The wine is phenomenal too!! read more

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Peter V.

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This place has a great selection and wonderful staff. Claire (taller with blonde hair) is absolutely fabulous. She really gets to know the clients. Also very knowledgeable. I recommend the Needy Bitch red wine. read more

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Claire P.

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This was the perfect stop off while driving through. They had good wine, good service and great ambiance. We would definitely recommend to anyone driving through Dripping Springs. read more

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The building itself and the interior are so cute. Kind of romantic and dimly lit, in an old timey, country way. The wine tasting itself was not that impressive. I really didn't care for the Sauvignon Blanc and the other dry white I tasted, the Sangiovese red was fine, and the Tempranillo was pretty good. But I didn't buy any of the bottles to take home because I really wasn't that impressed by the wine itself. If I was in the area or lived nearby, I'd stop by to enjoy a drink in the cute atmosphere, but for wine tasting or wine buying, I wouldn't go out of my way to visit here or recommend it to a friend. read more

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Lynn M.

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This place is great. The inside is small and intimate. The outside is perfect for a gathering group of friends. I had the dripping white wine and it was fabulous. read more

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We have been wine club members with the Bell Springs Winery for years, and always love to visit the winery. Sidecar offers a different, cozy feel with all the same great wine! Their is a variety of wine and drinks, so there is something for everyone. The staff members are great, and we always have a great time. Highly Recommend! read more

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I adore this wine and winery. The Sidecar is an adorable little venue to have a glass with friends. Ask for Liz, she is an amazingly sweet soul that will steer your tasting according to your likes. But, whatever you do, do not bring your under 21 child. They will unapologetically kick you out. You're not even allowed to sit outside with your child and have a a glass and enjoy. I understand that you can make the rules that you want for your own business. But, if you're in the middle of an extremely family friendly town and your the only one to exclude children, it doesn't bode well with most potential patrons. read more

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Wooohoooo who did the decor on this place!!! I want to live in this adorable 1950 speak easy type.... we love it! Sidecar has fantastic snacks for paring and an inviting outdoor patio. Not a bad word to say other than kids not allowed make this place both awesome and irritating. We tote our child with us everywhere and having drinks and snacks happens to be one place we want to experience as a family. read more

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We stumbled upon the cutest tasting room with Sidecar. Such a pleasant environment and the kindest service! Highly recommend!!

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501 Old Fitzhugh Rd
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
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(512) 607-4544
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Hours

What time does Sidecar Tasting Room open?

Sidecar Tasting Room opens at 1:00 PM on Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Sidecar Tasting Room close?

Sidecar Tasting Room is closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.Sidecar Tasting Room closes at 8:00 PM on Thursday and Sunday.Sidecar Tasting Room closes at 9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Wed ClosedThu, Sun 1:00 PM - 8:00 PMFri-Sat 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Sidecar Tasting Room take Bitcoin?

No, Sidecar Tasting Room does not take Bitcoin.

Does Sidecar Tasting Room take credit cards?

Yes, Sidecar Tasting Room takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Sidecar Tasting Room have catering options?

Yes, Sidecar Tasting Room does have catering options.

Does Sidecar Tasting Room have a drive thru?

No, Sidecar Tasting Room does not have a drive thru.

Does Sidecar Tasting Room have a happy hour?

Yes, Sidecar Tasting Room has a happy hour.

Does Sidecar Tasting Room serve alcohol?

Yes, Sidecar Tasting Room serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Services

Is Sidecar Tasting Room by appointment only?

No, Sidecar Tasting Room is not by appointment only.

Indoor Amenities

Does Sidecar Tasting Room allow dogs?

Yes, Sidecar Tasting Room allows dogs.

Does Sidecar Tasting Room have TVs?

Yes, Sidecar Tasting Room has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Sidecar Tasting Room have bike parking?

Yes, Sidecar Tasting Room has bike parking.

Does Sidecar Tasting Room have outdoor seating?

Yes, Sidecar Tasting Room has outdoor seating options.

Does Sidecar Tasting Room have parking?

Yes, Sidecar Tasting Room has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Sidecar Tasting Room wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Sidecar Tasting Room is wheelchair accessible.

Does Sidecar Tasting Room allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, Sidecar Tasting Room allows outdoor smoking.

Does Sidecar Tasting Room have free WiFi?

Yes, Sidecar Tasting Room has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Who doesn't love a great glass of wine or draft beer? Sidecar Tasting Room was created as a second tasting room for Bell Springs Winery & Brewery and to pay tribute to the prohibition era. Located in the heart of the historic downtown of Dripping Springs, Texas, Sidecar occupies an old house on 1/2 an acre on Old Fitzhugh Rd. It offers a cozy inside space and plenty of outdoor patio space, to enjoy great wine & beer, great food, and wonderful live music and entertainment every week. We hope you and your friends will come experience Sidecar and everything it has to offer.

History

Established in 2015.

Sidecar Tasting Room opened in April of 2015.

Review Highlights - Sidecar Tasting Room

“We came through Dripping Springs on the way to Fredericksburg and, after visiting Hamilton Pool, came here for a cold craft beer.”

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Napa Collection

Our first stop for the Wine Lovers Celebration 2026. We arrived just a little after it opened on a…read moreThursday so we were the only customers. We were greeted by a staff member at the door as we were climbing the step and taken to the Speakeasy Tasting Room. I opted for the Red Wine Tasting and my husband opted for the Sweet White Tasting. Service and conversation were good. My husband loved his Sweet Whites. Unfortunately for me, the reds didn't meet my love for BIG BOLD Reds. The red wines were very light and the first 2 too tart for my liking. Everyone has their personal preference. It was definitely worth stopping. Tastings were normally $20 per person and we had purchased Wine Lovers Celebration passport for a couple at $100. If you haven't tried the Texas Wine Passport, it is worth the money.

I had no idea this existed in Johnson City!! Such a beautiful vineyard with a great speakeasy they…read morejust added. It adds a nice layer to the normal vineyard, especially since they have later hours. The flatbread pizza was great. The sommelier was so knowledgeable and helpful. And the best Texas wines I've ever had!

Texas Hills Vineyard

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Winehouse

4.9(9 reviews)

0.0 mi

This is what this town needed it. A place where neighbors can come together in a relaxing and…read more sophisticated atmosphere. Very carefully curated wine list, delicious small bites and pleasant service, makes this place the perfect venue to meet a friend or to spend a delightful evening. Highly recommend it.

We loved this place! Great atmosphere and really comprehensive wine selection. We tried a…read moreChardonnay and a Pinot Noir, and I came home with a bottle of GSM. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great spot to hang out inside or on their big back patio. They have fire pots and comfy seating. Will be back!

Beef empanadas, Cab Franc and beautiful sunset. Perfect Saturday evening at the Winehouse.

Elevated bar bites

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Elevated bar bites

Hawk's Shadow Winery

4.8(108 reviews)

9.1 mi

Stopped here after a short hike in the hill country due to the great reviews and pictures of nice…read moreviews. Absolutely deserving of the 5 stars! Service was super friendly, it's clear they love what they do. And I loved each wine in the wine tasting. The views were also a treat. Highly recommend making it out here and sitting outdoors!

For a very cheap fee you too can feel like you're a retired millionaire living it up in hill…read morecountry. The setting at Hawks Shadow Winery is gorgeous and the fact that you can take it all in while sipping wine on their patio makes it even better. Parking is great, many options available and the staff is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, truly passionate about what they do. We got the classic wine tasting for $15/per person which comes with a tasting of four wines although we were given an extra wine to taste in a testament to how friendly the staff is. There's something about sitting up in the hills with wine that just feels incredibly relaxing as a whole. THe view is breathtaking, you can see for miles up there across rolling green hills. It was windy when we were up there so you may want to wear clothes that are tighter fitting to you. The interior of the winery is modern and nicely put together. They sell different tiers of wine tasting alongside a charcuterie board and chocolates should you want a snack while there. One of the highlights is that they offer a cellar tour of their wines for free on request. We saw a large group taking advantage of that when we peeked down there. They were also incredibly accommodating of our dog while we were on the patio and brought him a bowl to drink from while out there. Free water bottles are also available to grab, which is very nice of them to put out for patrons. These are people who care tremendously about what they do and the land they do it on. They deserve all the praise we've given them and strongly encourage anyone looking for something to do in hill country to stop by, you won't regret it.

Cheese board and snacks

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Stunning wine cellar!

Duchman Family Winery

3.9(295 reviews)

8.0 mi

The winery is lovely. The people are really nice. We showed up for our wine tasting appointment and…read morewas told they did not have it, in fact had no tastings at that time. Luckily my sister had the reservation email to show them because the girl just kept repeating the same thing until someone senior came by to help us. The wine was tasty but the tasting itself was only moderately enjoyable. The main reason was the tasting was 30-40 minutes long and we just had to stand at a counter. We couldn't order food at the counter either. We are used to tastings being at a table where we do the tasting, order bottles we enjoyed while noshing on food from the menu. Standing for 40 minutes at a counter was not expected or enjoyable. One of our family members has a disability and is unable to stand that long so he and my husband sat outside while the ladies did the wine tasting inside at the counter. It was really disappointing as the expectation was a nice afternoon at the winery with the group and it ended up being two separate groups and standing the whole time at a counter wasn't enjoyable. The wine was good. We brought two bottles home. The experience left a lot to be desired.

The wine tasting here was amazing! Affordable and lots of wine!! Staff was friendly and…read moreknowledgeable.