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    Slate Theory Winery

    4.4 (235 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Picture of their cake that was perfect.

    Friends and I had a girls weekend and stopped at the Slate Theory Winery. We went to their outside spot. We really enjoyed ourselves. Great guy at the bar that explained the different wines. Sangria was delish. Orders some small bites that were both pretty and delish. They had a great live band and we chatted with another couple and just a had an amazing time with a great breeze.

    Gabriela Z.

    We got there too late for the cave tour, but still had a great time at the inside bar. Anson was awesome--super knowledgeable about the wines and always on top of bringing out the next tasting. The atmosphere here is great. The vineyard is beautiful, and the indoor bar and patio are just as nice. Such a great spot, especially on a pretty day.

    Jill R.

    Love the mental health focus of this winery. Definitely book the cave tasting. I appreciated the sommelier's knowledge and time spent sharing with us. The charcuterie was delicious. Would definitely return!

    Moriah D.

    10/10 experience! We did the elevated food and wine tasting in the cave and it was exquisite. Charlie was our chef and sommelier, very knowledgeable and personable. The grounds are gorgeous and the weather was perfect. We also met the owner Randy, he was a light and so fun! He even volunteered to take our pictures. Loved hearing the story of this place and how it's become what it is. Will be returning.

    Delicious wine and cool wine glass
    Laura A.

    Another lovely trip slight theory. This time we joined the wine club. I love their wines very much. And their food is yummy. We love the goat cheese appetizer and chocolate cake you must get! We love the ambience here and they are kid friendly, which is a plus for us. Definitely recommend Slate Theory!

    Wine and dine
    Michael M.

    Enjoyed our time at Slate Theory. The wine was great! We ate some light bites. They even had live music while we were there. A good time overall!

    One of the rooms for larger parties
    George S.

    My wife and I booked the cellar tasting experience and had a wonderful time. The whole winery vibe has a mental health feel, which is pretty interesting and most of their wines have some type of psychology reference/theme. Unfortunately, I can't remember the guys name who escorted us down to the cellar, but he was fantastic. Explained to us the different wines and all of the nuances associated with them. The atmosphere is fantastic. The charcuterie board with also very good. We enjoyed the experience so much we ended up signing up for their wine club. Looking forward to visiting

    Orlando F.

    We have been coming here for awhile and Nvr had a bad experience! Service is always awesome and shout out to Sam at the bar she was very helpful. The place is so clean and welcoming so come and check it out!

    Outside patios with fire pits! Relaxing and a nice breeze.
    Lee A.

    MISSED OUT! They just had the wine pick-up for club members. Great wine! Excellent time with band playing. There are two buildings with one for wine tasters, visitors and club members and one building exclusive for club members. There is a ground cave for all wine tasting that is always cool year around. As you can see from the pictures or also an outdoor covered patio with live band along with individual tables with covers. The staff is friendly, very knowledgeable about wines and prompt service. As depicted in the pictures, the environment is casual, not stuffy like some places, communication among members is encouraged, and is child friendly. This is the BEST winery in Fredicksburg! Don't miss out on the fun and still by to have a fun time and taste the best wines ever.

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    Christina A.

    It's such a fun and vibey winery. Everything is based on psychology. I personally love their reds -- Tannat, Schizo, The Phobic are my favorites. Plus, you can mix the wines; they're that good. 10/10 experience every time I come here. The cave experience is freaking amazing. The staff is very nice too.

    Reiley H.

    This winery was beautiful! I loved the wine cave tasting. You don't need a reservation for the tasting in the main room but you do need to make a reservation in advance if you want to do your tasting in the cave. The hummus was good. They didn't have many food options but that's okay, we were mostly here for the wine. There were reds, whites, dessert wines, and more.

    2 of my personal favorites.
    Samantha G.

    We have been members over 2 years, Nick the wine club manager is always so nice. Slate Theory has an outdoor area for members that is just incredible, so much outdoor seating with table heaters. Dog friendly which is a huge plus, even have poop bag stations. Nick went above and beyond to look for certain wines we were after. The owners are there frequently and the artwork is simply un-matched. Recommend doing a cave tasting, bring a jacket. Very clean everywhere you look including the restrooms. Awesome staff.

    Chloë J.

    This was a fun stop on our wine hopping experience. There is plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. The outdoor seating is pet friendly. We tried some great wines and were able to get a quick bite on this stop as well. They do have a food menu as well so definitely a good stop around lunch time.

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    Ask the Community - Slate Theory Winery

    If staying in Fredericksburg is it easy to get a taxi or uber to winery? Want to enjoy wines without driving. Thanks

    There are quite a few car services and wine shuttles. 290 Wine Shuttle is one that comes to mind.

    Is an appointment needed to visit?

    To visit the Tasting Room, no reservation is required!

    Is Slate Theory kid friendly?

    They do allow children less than 21yrs, but there are no facilities or play areas for children and they cannot go on the wine tasting tour underground.

    Is there food for purchase here?

    Yes, they have some small plate options

    Is there sweet wine here or only dry?

    All wines at Slate Theory are dry, there are no sweet wines and certainly none salty.

    Is Slate theory child friendly?

    Yes it is!

    Is the property dog-friendly?

    Yes dogs are welcome on any of our outdoor patios

    Does Slate Theory allow guests to bring in snacks to the outside patio?

    Absolutely

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    Review Highlights - Slate Theory Winery

    We asked for a cellar tour based on the recommendation of someone at another winery and it was AMAZING.

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    Cellar Rat Wine Tours - The wines we purchased at Texas Wine Collective.

    Cellar Rat Wine Tours

    5.0(87 reviews)
    10.1 mi

    Cellar Rat Wine Tours is top-notch! From the initial inquiry communication to the completion of the…read moretour. First and foremost I appreciate the professionalism shown by Cadye with her prompt emails and answering all of my questions. She and Clint put together an awesome itinerary, our only ask was to tour Slate Theory. Everything else was suggested and curated by Cellar Rat. Second I appreciate Clint, for the whole experience the day of the tour. We paid for a private tour and it was just that. He sent a text the morning of the tour to let me know when he was set to arrive. He arrived 1 minute early in the SUV and greeted us when we came out. He had a cooler in the truck with ice and water. He is well versed in all things vino and super down-to-earth. We started the tour at Texas Wine Collective where they rolled out the red carpet. We were doing the tour on a Monday so we pretty much had the whole winery/tasting room to ourselves. Sandy at Texas Wine Collective was awesome, ask for her if you visit. While we did our tasting, Clint went to grab our lunch from Fresh Pickens. The food was AWESOME! It hit the spot definitely after all the wine and cheese Sandy gave us! After lunch, we took some photos around the property then hopped in the SUV and on to the next winery, Kuhlman Cellars. Where we were met by Malachi. Malachi served us a flight of 5 wines, 3 selected by Kuhlman and 2 selected by my wife and me. We took a couple of photos out near the vines then headed on to the last winery, Slate Theory. Slate Theory's tasting room is by far the best experience. Words can't explain it. By the time we got to Slate Theory we didn't really want to learn about the wine, we just wanted to drink; and that we did. We hung out there for about an hour before heading back to the Airbnb. Great day of drinking! Met some awesome people and got to enjoy my wife on our anniversary. Clint knew everybody by the way, definitely makes the difference when you visit because you feel like family at each location. The only thing I would change about the tour would be to add an actual tour of the facilities and vineyard to the experience. I'm a visual learner and it would be cool to tour the distillation area and barreling process while learning about the wines. All in all, I give Cellar Rat Tours 5 STARS "A+++". PS: Slate Theory charged us for the wine tasting and Clint stepped in and handled the situation and orchestrated the refund to our credit card. This guy does it all! He's our main man for real. Thank you, Clint and Cadye! Many blessings to you and your business!

    Made reservations for Cellar Rat for private wine tour hoping for a good experience. What we got…read morewas way better than expected. Our driver Clint was friendly, knowledgeable, and fun to be around. He booked excellent experiences for us and even made recommendations for us for the next day. The vehicle was clean, cool, and comfortable. You can't go wrong booking a tour with them.

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    3rd Stop Adega Vinho! Jeremy was awesome!

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    Signor Vineyards - The Grove at Signor Vineyards, where you can enjoy exclusive tastings & delightful charcuterie boards. 21+ venue.

    Signor Vineyards

    4.4(319 reviews)
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    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.

    We stopped by Signor Vineyards on our way to Fredericksburg, TX, mainly because we saw a billboard…read moreon the highway (281) saying "voted most beautiful vineyard in TX." After visiting, we get that! A beautiful place. Much time and money spent on creating this venue... gardens, buildings, everything is gorgeous! The wines were good too. Aaron was our server, he did a great job, very knowledgeable about the wines. We grabbed a couple of bags of Torres chips from the store next door! We tasted a flight of whites and a flight of wines. We preferred the whites, including the Mourvèdre rose. On the red side, the Tempranillo was outstanding. We left with a few bottles, the ones mentioned plus the sauv blanc. Worth a visit!

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    Signor Vineyards - Experience the art of wine at Signor Vineyards' with our tastings. Enjoy 4 wine types with expert teachings along the way.

    Experience the art of wine at Signor Vineyards' with our tastings. Enjoy 4 wine types with expert teachings along the way.

    Signor Vineyards - A symphony of flavors come together to form the perfect charcuterie board, must try at Signor Vineyards. Best charcuterie in Fredericksburg.

    A symphony of flavors come together to form the perfect charcuterie board, must try at Signor Vineyards. Best charcuterie in Fredericksburg.

    Signor Vineyards - The exclusive 21+ Pavilion at Signor Vineyards. Savor wine tastings & our famous charcuterie board amidst outdoor luxury!

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