First time into Untamed Winery and it was a great experience!…read more I had the red flight tasting. We were hungry so we ordered the Burrata and the South African Pizza. Oh my. No wonder it's what they're known for. The wines were delicious too. We will definitely be back! You need to go!

It was interesting that the grapes were brought in rather than grown here. That being said, I loved…read morethey're system for serving. Once you selected a flight, they brouht that full flight to you at once. No getting up to order or waiting around. This is the way to do it! Their pizzas were absolutely delicious as well! Honestly, they were better than the wine in my opinion. They had indoor and outdoor seating, and stunning flowers in bloom on the walk up to the door which made for a great photo op.

Don't miss this hidden gem! Portree Cellars is less than a mile off Highway 290, and I promise the…read moreshort detour is worth it. I've visited several times now, and Portree has earned a spot on my very short list for a wine club membership. Every single visit ends the same way--I leave with at least three bottles because it's almost impossible to choose. I've yet to taste a wine here that I didn't genuinely enjoy. Seriously... every wine on the tasting menu is excellent. The food bites are also absolutely worth ordering. They're thoughtfully paired, delicious, and make the tasting experience even better. What truly sets Portree apart, though, is the hospitality. The staff is warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable without ever being pretentious. They remember us every time we visit--even where we live--which makes every tasting feel personal rather than transactional. The tasting room is beautiful, relaxed, and inviting, making it easy to linger over one more glass. In an area filled with wineries, Portree consistently stands out for its exceptional wines, genuine hospitality, and attention to detail. If you're exploring the Texas Hill Country wine trail, make Portree Cellars a priority rather than an afterthought. I can't recommend it highly enough.

Off the beaten path but worth the detour. Beautiful place with a wonderful view and friendly…read morestaff. And we loved the wine. We bought a Cab, Malbec and a Mourvèdre to take home. Check off another great TX winery.

If you're looking for the BEST dog-friendly (and people-friendly) wine tasting room in the…read moreFredericksburg/290 area, Hye Meadow Winery is it! I did a ton of research on pup-friendly tasting rooms prior to our trip and I'm so glad this place popped up on my radar. You can easily make a reservation on their website that gets you an inside or outdoor space for a tasting that is dog and kid friendly. Since it's August, and hot as heck, my husband and I (and our two dogs, Jake and Finn) were so thankful and grateful our reservation got us a space inside their super cute (and air-conditioned) tasting room. Not only were the wines delicious (we bought a bottle of Tempranillo) but we also loved the sandwiches and cheese boards. The indoor space is a good size (and cute and comfy!) and the outdoor space is huge. There are outdoor fans and a great grass area (sans sticker burrs) where our babes were able to run around, which is so hard to find this time of year. Delaney was our wine pourer Friday and again on Sunday when we came back because we loved it so much. She was so welcoming, friendly and excited/knowledgeable about the wine, which made us too! There were a couple of other super friendly staffers there both days (I'm sorry I didn't get your names!) who made our visits such great experiences. It was truly the best case scenario for us. Hye Meadow will now always be our favorite stop in this area. Thanks so much, y'all!!

This has become a yearly stop during our annual Fredericksburg Christmas tour ! Still good wine and…read morefriendly service !

The wine was absolutely exceptional! I did the "North of 90" tasting and loved every pour. We ended…read moreup bringing home a bottle of the 2019 Sangiovese and my husband enjoyed the sparkling wine. The views are never ending and so breathtaking! The food was equally incredible. We had the Deviled Eggs with sweet and spicy bacon jam along with the Pomegranate-Glazed Wagyu Meatballs served with spiced yogurt dipping sauce, peppery greens, and flatbread. Everything was absolutely outstanding!!!! Stephanie, who hosted us in the tasting room, was so friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely enjoyable to talk with. You can tell she truly loves what she does and knows her wines!! We truly could not have asked for a better experience and will come again!!!

We really enjoyed our wine tasting experience at Covington Cellars. The venue/ winery is beautiful…read more The wine was delicious and our host Amy did such a nice job telling us about the winery and the different kinds of wine. We will definitely return to this wonderful winery.

Very nice place and good wines from South Africa. The host was great and very knowledgeable about…read morethe wines and the region. The place is an old Sears house I think that has been redone and moved. Maybe won't be around long if tRump adds tariffs

THE BIG: Winery out in Hye! Right next to William & Chris Vineyards with a gorgeous old victorian…read morehouse that you can rent out! Plenty of parking available in the lot. THE BLACK AND WHITE: We originally visited their main tasting room in Fredericksburg but glad that they have their wine room in Hye (closer to us as we're coming in from Austin). Coordinates focuses on South African wines however are sourcing more and more grapes from the Texas High Plains. We had a tasting of their Reserve red wines which included the pinotage, cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, and the shiraz. I'm a big pinot guy and the pinotage hit harder than the pinot, so we ordered a bottle of that and enjoyed it in their sit down area with a couple of other regulars. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall a bottle of the reserve pinotage was ~$49 with a reserve red tastings (4 wines) starting at $25. Fun ambiance and will be back to try more South African wines.

Adorable spot on the way to Fredericksburg! Fantastic wine and food! Love the owners!read more

This was the first stop on our wine tour so we were excited. It is small on the inside but has some…read moreoutdoor seating. Our group sat at the bar. They have a preset tasting with 4 wines and it is self guided. The tray is cute with o mason jars. There was minimal info on the wines such as the year and grapes. No info on the notes. Nothing impressed us flavor wise. They really passed the pimento cheese and curry chicken. We got the cheese and upgraded to bear instead of saltines. It was good and $15. I believe they have some accommodations on site. It's a cute unassuming place but not my favorite on the tour.

Love mary rosenthal! she's so lovely, and knew how to keep the conversation going without awkward…read morepauses. she's so knowledgeable in wine and even though i don't drink wine (i came with a bachelorette party) she made me feel super comfortable and not peer pressured. Whole heartedly recommend Mary, she is an angel, love her.

I'm going to be totally honest, I'm not much of a wine drinker, but Mary R made this such an…read moreamazing experience for us. She was incredibly knowledgeable and educational without ever making it feel overwhelming. She made everything so personable, fun, and easy to enjoy, and you could tell she genuinely cared about making sure we had a great time. I've been to quite a few vineyards, and William Chris has honestly been the best experience I've had. It felt completely worth the money, and Mary was such a huge part of that. I would absolutely recommend coming here, and if you can, ask for Mary!

Calais Winery was awesome because their wine is awesome. Patrick was our host, and he made the…read moretasting especially enjoyable. He dropped knowledge, was personable, and made the experience feel welcoming and relaxed. We really enjoyed exploring the different wines, particularly the reds. The quality and variety were impressive, and we liked several enough to buy many bottles to take home with us back to Arkansas. If you're visiting the Texas Hill Country and enjoy great wine, Calais is definitely worth a stop. Ask for Patrick if you get the chance. We really enjoyed our visit!

This place is not to be slept on. Very unassuming from the outside, but inside you'll find some…read moreincredible French inspired wines, with an extremely knowledgeable tasting guide named Patrick. The $35 cave tasting included 5 wines from Rose to Red (no whites). You'll get a wealth of knowledge on the grapes, regions, process and the final product. They do have limited capacity, so make sure to book online in advance.

We were looking for a destination lunch in the area, checked on the internet and chose to stop at…read moreSilver Dollar for lunch and a wine tasting. When we arrived, there was a party of ladies in the tasting room on a bus tour, evidently they were quite enjoying both the food and the wine! I went with the Poblano Chicken Lasagna and Deb the Chicken Alfredo and both came with a decent sized, fresh side salad. We enjoyed the food and also the accompanying wines we chose from the wine tasting list. We went home with full, happy bellies and three bottles of their excellent Reds. We also had a great visit with Richard, the owner, who told us the story of the winery and also how he ended up with a London bus on the property (I am a naturalized Texan, originally from London!) All in all, a very enjoyable lunch.

Stopped by silver dollar for a pizza as they had some great reviews. The place is very non…read moredescript. They also are a winery. We ordered a glass of wine and our pizza. We couldn't finish our wine. Maybe others prefer but we did not. Both were red. Pizza was good. The crust was slightly toasted. Not our favorite.

We visited on a Saturday with our dog. Plenty of free parking in their private lot. The grounds are…read morespacious with outdoor seating in the sun or shade - you can bring your own camp chairs or blankets to sit on or there were some picnic tables too. In the tasting building, there are clean bathrooms and plenty of tables and chairs. There are food options but we didn't try any food this visit. We were offered small samples prior to picking our wine. All of the wine we tried was excellent. We like dry red wine. The staff were friendly and accommodating.

Stumbled upon Westcave on our route to Fredericksburg - it was one of our favorites. We opted to…read moretry the beer flights and absolutely loved all of them. We ordered the pulled pork nachos to share and it was unbelievable - generous topping to nacho ratio with very unique toppings of slaw, pickles and pulled pork combination. It was a nacho plate to remember! Highly recommend stopping by for a beer flight + food.