This is a gluten free review…read more Vinovium was a total surprise find! It's in town in Johnson City, a nice property with indoor and outdoor seating. We stopped in for lunch, and our server was great - when I told her I have gluten allergy, she said no problem and showed me all of the menu items they could make to accommodate. (Which was most of it.) We had sandwiches - I had the veggie monster. It was SO good! Everything on the menu comes with wine pairing suggestions too.

First time to visit at their new location in Johnson City. We enjoyed their sangria. The Mezza…read moreBoard was a feast for the senses; the Juliette feta dip was rich and flavorful and the hummus tasted freshly made. My wife loved the citrus marinated olives. Good service without the pretentiousness of a winery tasting room.

Stopped in here on a whim during my last visit to Johnson City and I'm so glad I did. This small…read morewine shop packs a lot of character into its space, with a strong sense of history, friendly service and even better wine. I'm a sucker for rosé, so I ordered a glass and it ended up being one of the best I've had from a Texas winery. The person behind the bar took the time to share the winery's backstory, which I always appreciate, and even let me pick out a record to play while I enjoyed my wine. The whole experience felt laid-back, personal and genuinely relaxing. I'll definitely be back and next time, I'm leaving with a bottle of that rosé.

Wonderful wine and a wonderful time. Great mix of locals and out of towners. Great conversations…read moreand a lovely space.

Very relaxing with an anti-snob vibe. Ample seating inside with some outside on the front porch. We…read moreenjoyed our sparkling brut wine and the two young hostesses were very polite snd helpful.

One of my favorites! I've loved seeing their wine list grow and the service is always amazing!…read more The charcuterie board is TO DIE FOR!! This place is so relaxing I love walking around to shop a little bit or chilling on the blue couch in the off room. Free popcorn is always perfect too haha

We stopped by Crowson for a wine tasting when we were in Fredericksburg earlier this month, and it…read morewas such a special experience. Mr. Crowson (the father of Henry Crowson - the owner and winemaker, who might be a co-owner but is definitely very involved at the winery) welcome us in for a wine tasting. Since we were the only people there, it ended up being a very private, personal experience! Mr. Crowson tried the wines with us and talked to us about each. He also told us about the Crowson's non-interventionist approach to winemaking. If you enjoy or are interested in natural wine, low/no intervention wine, orange wine, or any other term that's being used right now, Crowson should definitely be on your list for a day or weekend of wine tasting in the 290/Fredericksburg/Johnson City area! (I am a fan of the low/no intervention movement, and I knew I wanted to visit Crowson when we were in the area! It's the most natural/low-intervention of all wineries in the area that I am aware of!) The wines we tasted were interesting and delicious and varied (not a tasting where all the wines take remarkably similar). The space is charming, beautiful, and very comfortable, and Mr. Crowson played some great records during our visit which added even more fun to the experience! And of course, the customer service couldn't get better than a personal tasting with Mr. Crowson, who made this a very special visit. This is a smaller winery, so I recommend you reach out to them to schedule a visit, so you can be sure they are there and open. Because you don't want to a miss a visit to this very special winery.

What an amazing little winery!…read more We are visiting Austin for a month and wanted to do something fun for my boyfriends' birthday. Crowson came highly recommended from our friend who lives in Austin, so we made a reservation for 6 people on a Saturday for a wine tasting. They are taking Covid precautions, everything was socially distanced, our tasting was outside (and thankfully they had heaters so we were quite nice and warm), and everyone was wearing masks! The wine was absolutely delicious and we all loved the wine we had here. One of only two places in Texas that has natural wines (nothing added). This is a very cozy, homey, winery- they make you feel so welcome, are very gracious and just a fun time ! Henry and his dad were a delight. Highly recommend this place!

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!

This place us on the square in Johnson City, a couple of block off of 290. We met the owner, who…read morewas very personable, and Sue, the Sommelier, who was great! Ee has a cheese and fruit tray, which was really good and a thin crust pizza that was also very good. After we all of that, I didn't expect much from the wines, but they were also very good, so we joined the club. Check them out on your way the Fredricksburg!

Highly recommend Alex Anthony Vineyards for a cozy experience with great wine and delicious food!…read moreTheir pizza sauce is made with one of their wines! Really hit the spot the other night in the cold weather!

my favorite winery on the trip. beautiful views , informative staff and delicious wines…read more Woody was our wine expert and answered quest with knowledge and humor. they offer a wine club and of course bottles of wine .

Always such an amazing experience here! This I my favorite winery in the hill country. Staff is…read moreamazing, the owner is amazing!!! All the wines are easy to drink and it's only an hour ish from Austin! Bonus!

Once again, lovely people here. The outside tasting area is nice, but not overly scenic. Pretty…read moresecluded and quiet, which is refreshing. Pray hefty tasting pours. The whites were clean and crisp. Not a big white fan, but quite drinkable. Really liked the tempranillos, which is pretty typical of Texas wines.

This winery is so welcoming. I often go here for the service alone. They also have the best rose. I…read moream her disappointed here.

We'd passed by Pebble Rock on 290 in Johnson City several times on our way to Fredericksburg, but…read morenever thought to stop. Their location isn't near the cluster of wineries between JC and F'burg, so it's missed by many. During our Advance Texas Wine Ambassador class Pebble Rock was mention several times. So the next we decided to stop by see what we'd been missing. They advertise by appointment only, we didn't have an appointment but decide to take our chances. Turns out we were able to slip into an empty slot between two other tasting. Rob and Lydia (husband and wife owners) were very welcoming and we started our tasting immediately. Rob shared his knowledge of Texas wines for about 45 minutes. We walked away with some of Rob's great insight on his wines as well as the surrounding wine country. It's a very intimate tasting in warm setting; nothing like the BIG tasting rooms being shared by 100+ people in a very commercial setting! We picked up a bottle of their 2021 Teroldego after tasting their making of this relative new grape to Texas wines.

THE BIG: Located in Johnson City and right off of Hwy 290. Small but mighty tasting room that…read morefeatures grapes purely from Texas. Parking lot out front. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I came here as we were heading back to Austin but still wanting to try out some more wines. We ended up seeing Pebble Rock Cellars on the way and stopped in. Fortunately they were doing one last tasting and we managed to come in at the right time. Robert and Lydia are the couple that owns Pebble Rock and they have a great story from their origins to how Pebble Rock began. The wine tasting came with seven pours of all Texas grown and made wines. All were pretty good and Robert had great knowledge and history of the grapes in the region. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall a tasting was around $25, which was great and a good sendoff to a fun-packed day of wine tastings.

We came in a little before noon on a Saturday and there were few people. Plenty of indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating to choose from. There were people coming in frequently to pick up orders. We ordered the bread knots and mozzarella sticks as appetizers and they were sooooo good! Didn't last long. Our pizzas were delicious as well. We got the 12" pepperoni special $9.99 and their Bestia (supreme pizza) for $25 NY style. While they serve wine, it was sparse with selections and a bit limited. They are local TX wines which is a nice way to support and promote local wineries.

Every few weekends, my husband and I love exploring small town, dining, and we were so excited to…read morefind this absolute gem! We went on a Sunday pretty early in the afternoon, so we pretty much had the place to ourselves before the after church rush. There was one employee taking care of the dining area and the bar; she did a great job and was honest about her feelings on certain menu items, as well as what was popular. I started out with a five dollar mimosa and honestly, I have no idea how or why it was so strong but it definitely gave me a buzz quickly! We had to order the cheese bread which so happens to be gluten-free and was absolutely amazing! It just tasted like a deep dish cheese pizza. It was super hot, cheesy, and the bread was so light and fluffy with a fabulous crispy edge. For the pizza, we ordered The Vino, which has red wine blended into the pizza sauce and covered with mushrooms, onions, pepperoncini, and a balsamic drizzle. This pizza was so delicious and light, no meat, and a very thin crisp crust, which was perfect! From the Stone Oak area of San Antonio it takes about 55 minutes to get there and definitely worth the drive to experience some small town dining and the scenic hill country of South Texas!