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.

A gem in downtown Johnson City! We stopped by their new…read morelocation and were impressed from start to finish. The hours are convenient, the space is welcoming, and the food is exceptional. Don't miss the Morty D -- served on thin, flaky focaccia, it's one of the best sandwiches we've had in the Hill Country. We also tried the Cab Franc, which was smooth, well-balanced, and a perfect pairing for a relaxed afternoon. The staff, including the owner, made us feel right at home. Friendly, passionate, and clearly committed to creating something special. This spot is a must-visit for anyone looking for a truly local wine and food experience in the Hill Country.

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.

Owner and winemaker, Joshua Fritsche, is no stranger to the Texas wine world. Many know him from…read morehis days at a number of wineries, most notably William Chris and Ron Yates. He launched his own wine brand after the birth of his daughter in 2012, Tatum Rose - and thus began the next chapter in his winemaking career. With a focus on single-vineyard and Rhône varietals, Joshua has become well recognized for his quality wine production. Many long-time Texas wine fans will also remember the 2012 Hotspur, with the gorgeous wine label - just might have a bottle or two left in the cellar library! In the beginning, you could find Josh's wines at a few pop-up events which were great to attend and chat with the winemaker as you sampled his small batch produced wines. It has been a very long time coming, but the small boutique winery tasting room in Johnson City is a great addition to this journey. What was once a barbershop (which still has some of that décor) has now become the go-to tasting room for Tatum Cellars in this quaint vintage building in the downtown Johnson City square. There are currently five wines to sample. All wines on the list are currently single vineyard, plus all Texas Hill Country fruit. Production is just around 1000 cases per year, so the hands-on and personal quality checks are all there. The first bottle sampled was the 2023 Trois Étoiles. This classic Rhône style blend was crafted from Uplift Vineyard fruit and is a blend of 63% Marsanne, 21% Viognier and 16% Roussanne. It is well balanced and quite refreshing with notes of stone fruit, good acids, and a bit of minerality. Next to sample, was the 2024 Rosé of Carignane. This newbie on the list was whole cluster pressed from Spicewood Vineyards with a very beautiful nose followed by a crisp and refreshing wine. An ecxcellent wine for warm weather days. Moving to the red wines, the first to sample was the 2020 GSM. Oh my... this mighty beast is loaded with robust flavors, good acids and is very well balanced. The Grenache (60%) was sourced from Uplift Vineyard and the Syrah and Mourvèdre (20% each) came from Salt Lick Vineyards for this super fine GSM. The next red wine sampled was the 2020 Syrah. For this vintage, the fruit was left hanging on the vines longer than normal and it underwent extra maceration and had a "splash" of Mourvèdre added to it. It has very nice smoky notes to it along with natural tannins to dance across your palate for that big mouthfeel satisfaction. Rounding out this fantastic tasting experience was the 2020 Mourvèdre sourced from Salt Lick Vineyards. Sitting at 15.4% abv, this high alcohol wine is well integrated with spicey notes and a touch of nuttiness on the finish. This wine was made with Montepulciano skins as part of the process for a little extra full feel and color for this wine. Everything on the tasting menu is take home worthy. You might also notice the collection of vinyl records in the corner and LP player as you sip and savor both the wines and the music collection. This small tasting room has a well shaded backyard area for that little feel of Hill Country outdoors enjoyment to compliment the classically cool inside décor. As a bonus, they are open till 8pm! You will get the vibe of how this place fits in well with the small town feel that still lingers in Johnson City when you stop in and enjoy a visit. The team is friendly, and the space is hip. It's a great place to sip, relax, and enjoy your favorite record music and wine pairing. Cheers!

Fun little bar with appetizer like foods. Our drinks were outstanding. The Black walnut old…read morefashioned is probably the best OF I've ever had; the Evan Williams bourbon was smooth & chocolstey. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her French 75. We'll be back for drinks again.

Hands down the best kept secret of Johnson City! We are locals that go there constantly! It's not…read morejust a bar with great drinks but the vibes are amazing! The hotdogs are hands down the best hotdog in the state! I will always come back here!

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!

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 wanted to do new wineries on our list. Carter Creek was recommended. They are a resort with…read morerooms but also a tasting room. Very nice lady serving us. One of the MacPhersons is the wine maker so very good. Loved their Primativo. Bought several bottles. Nice place.

My husband and I stopped for wine tasting as part of the Texas Wine Lovers Celebration. The…read moreinstructions online for the Wine Lovers Celebration, we were supposed to make reservations online. We did as instructed but only received an automated message. After no response back after 2 hours, we just stopped by the winery. Apparently, the wine tasting room staff knew nothing about the reservation/messaging system. The system is probably used more so to the resort and/or restaurant on property. My husband opted for the semi-sweet/sweet wine tasting selection and I opted for the reserved white/red combo. We enjoyed our wines as we chatted with the staff. All the wines were delicious. Great service.

Let's go day drinking in a castle..... OK!!…read more Great wine, food, customer service & beautiful view. Enjoyed visiting this establishment. We need one in San Diego, CA!! #DiningWithTheAndersons #Texas #WineTime #WineCastle #Familia

During our weekend in the Hill Country my wife saw this winery and decided to try it…read more From the road you can see a small castle like building on land! Very interesting concept . Upon entry it is very esentric with colors and the decor. They have a huge outdoor patio over looking the trees and landscape for you to enjoy your wine from. We did a wine tasting there to see what they have. I did an all red tasting and my wife did a mix of red, white, and semi sweet. The employees were very friendly and prompt. I enjoyed my red tasting for the experience. I do find that they do not have many full bodies wines Was a good experience but not for my palate!

Overall, I really enjoyed our experience at William Chris and had a wonderful time! We were greeted…read morewith a welcome wine (Mary Ruth) which is one of the flagship whites. This ended up being my favorite wine, not only of the whole tasting, but of the multiple vineyards we visited that day. We were brought to our tasting station which allowed for standing only and our guide was very knowledgable about the wines. I especially liked that he was purposefully reluctant to share the wine notes so that we could judge for ourselves (however, as someone who only tastes notes of wine and nothing else, it made it a little difficult). We ended up with a lineup of reds which was not what I expecting. Despite not being a huge fan of red wine, I still fully enjoyed myself and the wine that we tried. Our guide even gave us another tasting to try that was a off menu. I will be back and hopefully, I can try some more whites at that time! My biggest regret is not buying a bottle of the Mama Ruth. What in the world was I thinking?

This was our first time trying this vineyard. It's not too far from Fredericksburg, so I'd suggest…read moremaking it one of the first stops of the day. It does get very busy though, so plan accordingly. Rather large grounds with multiple tasting rooms and an outdoor seating area where live music is played. The wine was pretty good; I'm not a big red drinker, but I got the appeal. My husband (who did enjoy red) really enjoyed the wine. A few friends had a tasting here as well and enjoyed it. Overall, a nice place, with a simple tasting menu for many to enjoy.

Cute and I mean cute little wine bar/bottle shop/snack bar/bookshop in historic downtown Lockhart…read more They carry a variety of local and regional wines & bubbly. Most of the wines they sell are organic and female owned wineries. You can get snacks like fries and salads. The books carried here focus on food, wine, and entertaining. Dog-friendly. Woof.

My husband and I stopped in for a glass of wine after our drive in from DFW. Once inside we found…read moresuch a lovely atmosphere filled with books, great music and some super cute pups, so we stayed for a bottle and some delicious bites. Sierra was so lovely and attentive to us. She was friendly and engaging but gave us space to relax. The chicken dip with pickles was absolutely delicious, and the fresh burrata with house made pecan pesto was divine. What a gem!!!

My friend and I came in here last weekend for some late night drinks. We were happy that the…read morekitchen was still open at 11! I had tried one of their pizzas, which was really just a flatbread. It was ok, nothing really special. It felt like it was just heated up and not made fresh. The couple next to us had a cheese plate which looked really good! I wish I got that lol! I had their blood orange martini cocktail and it was great. I wish it was a little more tart, but good overall! The vibes are very cute and I'm sure the patio would be great during the day. The bartender was super friendly and was super sweet when we asked her to grab a pic of us! I think it would be a good spot for a cheese plate and a glass of wine and I would go more in that direction when dining here!

Ordered the Bacon Apple Brie pizza, the Baked Brie with pecans and honey as well as apple slices…read moreand a blackberry mead cocktail - everything was phenomenal! The flavors paired perfectly together and the service was great! This place knows what it's doing and does it so well! I'm not from the area, but I will be back!