Great little distillery. They have some unique offerings and a very sustainable sourcing plan…read more Service was good. We really enjoyed the tasting with the distiller. Definitely worth a stop.

Could not give Woody and the owners more of a rave review! We will definitely come back just…read morebecause of this distillery. Not only did they treat our pugs like royalty, they treated us like family. We had such a great time hanging out and getting to know everybody and the cocktails were flavorful, well, balanced, and exciting! Walked in got great service would highly recommend.

I was in town for the Labor Day weekend and met a friend here for a couple of glasses of wine. It…read morehas a very local and friendly atmosphere with a large back lawn with picnic tables to sit outside and relax. The staff were very attentive and knowledgeable. I had 2 red wines that were both delicate and smooth. They also have a few trinkets for purchase. I found the perfect 50th birthday gift for a close friend. We had a great time visiting and look forward to stopping off again when we're back in town.

The wine is great and the staff is awesome. Come in and sample there wonderful selection. You won't…read morebe disappointed. There is live music once the weather is warmer. I'll be back sooner than later.

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.

Texas Hill Country Wine Passport: #4 Tasting: Complimentary…read morefor the entire line, about 6 wines. Saltine crackers provided, dump (you might need it), no indoor plumbing=no water. Tasting Staff: friendly and informal, but a bit rushed, even though we were the only ones there. Definitely had a memorized schpiel for each wine. Facilities: Nice bar, located in town off the main drag. Wine Dogs: none We interrupted the tasting woman's morning plant watering and I think she was a little miffed about it. But, after a short wait we began our tasting. The wines were not great, but some were OK and the prices were low. We tasted about 6 wines and purchased the Orange Chardonnay. The cork was a little smashed but when we asked for another bottle the woman was very adamant about there being nothing wrong with it. The raisin wine was interesting, but the jalapeno wine takes the cake for the most interesting wine I've ever tried. Its not something for sipping, because its super-hot, but I suppose you could cook with it. Sip lightly! They were very proud of it, but I don't know if they should be.

This was our third and last winery of the day. We walked in from the back, from Highs Cafe, so I…read morehave no idea what the building looks like from the front. It's cozy from the back. And there was a whole bunch of jalapeno plants growing lined up on the walkway, more about them later. There was no one behind the tasting counter when we walked in, but she came up from a back room quickly after we shut the door. She wasn't the most friendly, especially considering the two wineries we visited earlier. We tasted all that they had, they were sold out of the orange chard. They had a crisp white that was good, but most of the rest were too sweet for me. I dumped quite a few out. Now for the jalapenos, the jalapeno wine was crazy! So very hot, one little sip and your mouth is burning. She added a little clamato and voila! A perfect spicy bloody mary! It was excellent! I liked it so much we bought three bottles. What it could do to my homemade pasta sauce...

The Board Couple catered a full dinner for about 20 on very short notice for a gathering at the…read moreHotel Giles and it was absolutely delicious! Super fresh salad with a yummy lemon vinaigrette dressing, chicken Parmesan AND baked ziti with sausage and perfectly grilled veggies. Dessert was perfect--a pistachio and dark chocolate and sea salt cookie (ridiculously large but somehow, everyone managed to eat theirs). I gather they do mostly catering and are open at certain times for wine and charcuterie boards. If you are in Comfort (or need a caterer), check them out. Best meal of my three days there!

Cute local wine and charcuterie a short drive from 1604 and la Cantera. My husband and I were…read morecelebrating my birthday weekend and decided to come check it out. Being a self proclaimed wine snob I'm always on the hunt for a new wine bar with a good selection. We came to the right place. My husband chose beer on draft and I had a nice pinot grigio. They have sandwiches and small meat and cheese boards depending on your group size. We Had a baked Brie that was yummy and also the remedy a small selection of meat and cheese which was just perfect with or drinks. The atmosphere was cute and cozy. I give the board couple an A+

Planned a surprise Bachelorette weekend for my close friend this past November…read more Throwing a surprise weekend is stressful enough but Woody was SUPER accommodating especially for being so last minute. There were many tours that I could've chosen to stick with but Woody was so authentic about his services and was a person of integrity when it came to what he offered. He personally picked us up from our little hotel we were staying at and drove us to all three of our tours. His tour bus was super clean and we all had a blast! He even offered to pick up some cheese and snacks at the HEB close by to have on the bus if we wanted! I really appreciated Woody taking the time to answer my numerous phone calls with questions I had as this is my first Bachelorette party I threw. I HIGHLY recommend using Woody if anyone wants to have a great time and looking for someone to trust. I will be booking with you again Woody, thank you so much for everything!

Stay away from this company!! Booked wine tour for 10 people. They never showed and won't refund…read moreme over $2000

We booked a Private Label tour, me and my mother, and let me tell you, for being first time wine…read moretourists, we want to do this AGAIN! We loved our tour guide Robin! She was very courteous and made sure we were comfortable and provided anything she could if we needed it! She also gave us history on our commute and thought quickly to fill our itinerary when we had extra time in the AM, so we squeezed in a fun little Gem! (No spoilers!) Then we ended up not feeling Fredericksburg (old body injuries were not letting me enjoy Fredericksburg) and she happily took us to a sandwich place on the way to our next wine tour. We had a lovely lunch! For all our tours she spoke up for us, asked kindly if we wanted her to take our pics-which was great since we were just drinking it up and would forget about pictures! ^_^ We can't wait to go back on these wine tours! Love you Robin!

THE BEST EXPERIENCE EVER....EVERR!! Diana & Robin were so friendly, funny, personable, and just all…read morearound the best guides. They made us feel so welcomed, like we've known them forever! Love the park and ride, it's a relief being able to drink alcohol and not have to worry about calling an uber or cab. The park and ride allows you the opportunity to just relax, and enjoy the experience. If you log onto their website they have different tour packages. We did the Guadalupe River tour. We stopped at 3 Winery's and a distillery and tried some moonshine. We stopped for lunch in Comfort, Tx which was a cute little town. You get out and enjoy a some time looking around before moving on with the tour. The winery's they take you to are just amazing. What you get for the price is such a great deal. We never felt rushed. They allowed us to sight see and allowed us to just take our time to enjoy each winery. Diana or Robin even took our photos.

I'm not sure how many cars are in their fleet for tours but I had the incredible displeasure of…read moreunwarranted road rage from one of the drivers at 6:30pm on July 3rd. This driver drove recklessly and dangerously while I drove in front of her. She was close enough I could see her leopard print ball cap. When she passed me she sped up well over 90 mph through a 55 construction zone. I wouldn't support a business driving like that and I hope she didn't have passengers!

From the owner: When I first started my company, Whiskey Cowgirl Tours. I wanted people to have a wonderful time in…read morethe hill countryside where they can taste the finest and the most tasteful tastings of wine,whiskey, and brewerys. Where they can have the best experience of the scenic views and beautiful sunsets. Where the prices are negotiable Where you can do the shopping near by. Also have karoake in the vehicle!

If you're looking for a good time in Austin, this is it! We booked a tour with Hill Country Wine…read moreTours for a recent work outing and it was the highlight of our trip. Dave consistently went above and beyond to make sure that our group was having a good time and enjoying ourselves. He let us play DJ while riding from one destination to the next, made sure that we were well catered to at every location, and has great connections with each vendor you visit. These connections allowed us to chow down at Salt Lick and to get a private wine tasting and tour - complete with charcuterie boards - along the way. By the end of the day, it felt like Dave was one of us and we truly could not have had a better time! Don't even bother looking for other companies, just book with Hill Country Wine Tours and you will not regret it!

We had the absolute best time with Ruth on our six hour tour. We had a group of nine ladies…read morecelebrating a birthday and she was so much fun, took us to great spots, and was our personal photographer the entire afternoon. Would 10/10 recommend and use again when I come back