Great wine, bourbon, and food. Servers are very helpful and friendly…read more We visited for the Taste of Italy and Texas. Great event. Highly recommend.

On a recent trip to Fred, we decided to branch out and visit Bending Branch Winery in Comfort, TX.,…read moreas it's only about a 45-minute ride from downtown Fred. Bending Branch produces some top-notch wines and Bourbon! The winery is beautiful with multiple rooms, from high tops to comfy chairs. There is also a large patio that has some shade. They have a great family story (check out their website) and a unique way to produce bold wines. Being Kentucky natives, their bourbons are full-bodied and range from great for an old-fashioned to smooth as silk, straight up delicious. We enjoyed our red flight tasting, and yes, their Tannat is superb. Both their 2022 and 2021 Estate were complex, not overly fruity and rich. Their Tempranillo is beautifully balanced with some cherry notes and a fine leathery finish. I did sample their high-rye bourbon and was impressed with its smoothness. So impressed that a bottle now sits in my bourbon cabinet at home. This bourbon is easily sipped straight up or with a single ice cube. Bonus: If you do visit Bending Branch, take a short drive to downtown Comfort. There are some cool stores, and you have to check out the historic Giles Hotel. You can access their beautiful courtyard, and we were told by multiple folks that their breakfast is awesome. We are planning a return trip to check out the other wineries in the area and stay here.

I had an incredible birthday wine tasting here! The ambiance was warm and cozy, and learning that…read moreall the wines are women-founded was such a nice touch. Special shoutout to Rachel and Jesea for being so warm and hospitable! 10/10 experience, we'll absolutely be back.

Cozy wine room, friendly staff! Right on the wine trail. Several different lounging spaces, cute…read moremerchandise and delicious wines.

We're officially wine club members and I couldn't be more confident we chose the right place…read more Danelle was extremely inviting and knowledgeable. She was able to answer all our questions and more! The entire experience from start to finish was amazing. The wine is incredible and we were able to taste the sparkling wine. The almonds are the icing on top! Living in Austin, it's exciting that we have a storefront so close in Georgetown which makes it even more worth it. We stopped at K Estate as well and had just as good of an experience there. Grape Creek next weekend! Thank you Danelle, you're increíble!

THE BIG: Scenic winery with a modern tasting room and big recreational space. Right off of Texas…read moreHwy 16 and up the street from Augusta Vin. Plenty of parking on premises. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I came here after one of our pickup parties to check out a new winery. This place is gorgeous and the owners put alot of effort into the vibe of the winery. Invention is under the Heath Family Brands wineries that include Grape Creek, Heath Sparkling, K Estate, and Jenblossom Cellars. We got one of their classic tastings that include 4 pours in which we got to choose. We got 1 white, 1 rose and 2 reds. The white and rose were alright, the tempranillo was the best tasting, however the wines here were just ok. THE FINAL BAMBOO: A tasting was around $30 for the classic. The sparkling wine tour looks fun and that's something I'd come back to see

Great place to re-charge & enjoy local wines in a beautiful Texas outdoor setting!!…read more Love the music, tribute bands & special events!!

Great Vineyard, Frustrating Food Experience…read more This was our first visit to Singing Waters Vineyard, and the property itself is absolutely darling. The setting is beautiful, the staff at the vineyard were friendly and welcoming, and the wine was tasty. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and time with friends. However, the food truck experience was a big letdown and honestly the main reason we're hesitant to return. I paid $12 for a hot dog combo (pictured)--just a single hot dog and a small bag of chips. That price felt excessive for what we received. The kids' burger was $8 and was tiny...about the size of a quarter dollar with melted cheese and chips. The value just wasn't there. What made things worse was the service. Our friends ordered the exact same food right before us and received theirs much earlier. We waited about 40 minutes longer for the same order. It was frustrating, and it did make us wonder if my earlier comment about the hot dog price being extreme played a role. The kids were all still hungry. The vineyard itself is lovely and worth visiting, but I strongly recommend reconsidering the food truck setup...either pricing, portions, or vendor choice. The food experience didn't match the quality of the venue, and it definitely affected our overall impression.

My first wine tour here and we had Rose as our tasting room host. She was very informative of the…read morewines and the selections to cater to everyone's tastes in our party. We ordered food for the table and I was personally surprised to know that the menu was gluten free. The room is spacious and comfortable. It was a great time and recommend taking your time here.

THE BIG: Literally a safari winery right off the 290 wine strip. Tall ceilings with taxidermy…read moreanimals on the wall and floors. Big backyard with a concert venue and live animals to see! THE BLACK AND WHITE: I came here with the wife and a couple of friends visiting from out of town. There was a members pick up party and they were super nice to let us in and enjoy the wines. The wines here are a variety from South America, South Africa, and Texas. For the wine tasting, we got to choose from five of the wines except for the ones with a asterisk. My favorites were the pinotage and the chenin blancs from south africa. Afterwards, we went outside to the back to see the kangaroos getting shade underneath the trees from the hot sun. They're alot smaller than I imagine but very cute. THE FINAL BAMBOO: The entrance and a wine tasting was around $30 and let me tell you, this was a fun time! Animals in the back plus good vibes around the winery makes for a stop next time.

This is such a cool historical building with some great shows. The people are super friendly…read more Volunteers do an amazing job to make sure you feel welcome the ambiance is so pleasant out in the patio and inside. You won't be disappointed in the atmosphere. The musicians love playing there too, we hear.

Came to see Gary P Nunn. Got tickets on the floor. Excellent. Great music venue!!!read more

Came here again to hear some live music! Singer songwriter style. Walker Hicks was playing and he…read morewas great. Service was super friendly! Plus they are dog friendly! Nice selection of beers and wine. All around great, low key bar to sit back and sip a few, chat with your neighbors and enjoy.

When in Bandera, stop by The First National Ice Hause for some great cold beer from The Bandera…read moreBrewery and some great music. All the vinyl records you can imagine! A nice place to relax with your friends and take a step back in time. This is a historic building that's definitely worth a stop while in Bandera!

One of the best pleasures of exploring Texas Hill Country wineries are the fantastic views and…read moreinteresting people you get to meet along the way. Scimitar Hill Vineyards has one of those breath-taking views that are so majestic and a passionate owner. Tom Hendrix and his wife are the proud owners of this piece of paradise which opened a couple of years ago. His ranch is home to about 33 scimitar-horned oryx. Ironically, raising oryx was the original purpose of the ranch. The vines and wine making came later. This is Tom's later in life hobby and next chapter after a career in information technology. The tasting room sits atop a hill overlooking the animals and vineyard. Inside the tasting room, Tom keeps two plaques on the mantle featuring his favorite wine quotes, one from Earnest Hemmingway and the other from Gerald Asher. A sign that Tom's passion and love IS in this business. He and his wife have enjoyed traveling in France and they were inspired by similarities of climate and soil with central Texas. So they decided why can't they do the same thing here in Texas? The initial plantings in the vineyard began in 2009 and they now have about 2.5 acres planted on two separate plots. Varietals include Albariño, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot. His estate wines express the labor of love that he and his wife have put into this venture. We tried all the wines available in the tasting room on our visit. Let the 2014 Malbec breathe for a bit, then you can soak in some great notes on this vintage. The 2016 Cabernet Franc needs some time to settle as it is still a bit tight, but you can discern the nice cherry flavors that will make this wine a keeper. The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is a bit young now, but has some lovely berry notes that will only improve with age. The 2016 Merlot has a lot of great flavor and a nice long finish. The rock star of his selection is the 2016 Petit Verdot. The dark purple color and the enticing nice long finish puts a whole new meaning to bonding with great wine. This one has the potential to age and drink well for the next decade. When Tom feels that the Albariño vines are mature enough, he'll start making some estate wines of that, too. Yet another excuse for a return trip! Tom is a great guy to chat with and makes the hospitality of his place that much more welcoming. Another fine example of how small boutique wineries make Texas wines personal. This is a stunning spot to stop, that is a bit out of the way, but so very much worth your time and effort. Plus, on the way you can visit Bandera and enjoy some cowboy country, so what's not to love? Plot your course for a new winery destination and stop in and say hi and see the wines being produced in Camp Verde, Texas.