This review is long overdue as we came here in June 2025. This is a beautiful well kept winery…read more We decided to spend the weekend in Fredericksburg and this is one of the wineries we visited. We had reservations for a wine and chocolate tasting. I highly recommend making a reservation vs just showing up. There was indoor and outdoor seating. It was hot so sitting inside was perfect. Our waitress was nice and knowledgeable about the wine. We enjoyed the wine and chocolates. We also visited Joanna's market which is on the property that has snacks and other food. We bought a bag of Torres truffle chips and were obsessed! I would definitely come back to this winery,

All over social media for its pretty setting, but no real substance when it comes to the actual…read morewine and service here. The staff was not personable and seemed rushed and intent on pouring anything just to move you along, no time to actually discuss the wine pour at all. It felt lazy. Only dry wines here and not very good ones at that. Full of wannabe online influencers making videos and taking selfies. It attracts a gross "look at me, I'm pretending to know about wine" vibe of douche guys and uneducated women in Coachella outfits 99% ridiculous acting tourists. We felt very misled coming here, it's more about the photo ops than anything. We did not stay long and will not be back. Gorgeous grounds, but lacking in everything else. No thank you.

Apparently singing "friends in low places" in a baritone will get you asked if you are sober enough…read morefor another glass of wine. The two stars is NOT for the piano player Pierson Keating, who is great, for whom I would give 5 Stars. For clarification I have had a total of 3 glasses of wine since noon and it's currently 7 o'clock and I am writing this review as I am leaving. I have a strong understanding of TABC rules and regulations, and this question was misplaced and pretty rude. Pierson, the pianist, asked my group to sing a song we requested because he was unsure of the lyrics, then the staff asked the group to sit down. Not sure if this place is catered to the older crowd or just not accustomed to having girls who like to have a good time, but I wouldn't come back here if you payed me. Staff 2.7/10. Food 6.7/10. Pianist 10/10.

Cannot recommend this place enough! Comfy interior with a great piano bar. Booked for a party of 14…read morewell in advance and we had a "private room" right off the main room with the piano. They offer various wine flights and light bites which were all delicious. Great service and a great atmosphere right off Main Street.

Great wines and great setting. The vineyard is beautiful. Our server, Forbes, was so helpful and…read moreknowledgeable!

I really enjoyed the wine tasting here, all the reds were delicious and it's so cool drinking wine…read morefrom grapes grown where you are. The service was top noche, she always came to pour the next sample as I finished the previous tasting. The menu itself is very open, beautiful indoor tasting room with large windows, and a great patio. The clubhouse is for members only and not open to the public during the weekend. That's where the have live music on the weekends and a great view of the vines while enjoying the tastings. I'll def looking into becoming a member because the wine is great and the clubhouse looks super cool!

Great little place where you can learn to cook like a chef. Fantastic place with all the BBQ…read moresauces and so much more. If you go out back there's a small private lake. Try the food your mind will explode. Super delicious everything you try you'll want to buy it all. Don't forget the wine!

My go-to spot for relaxation on stressful days. I adore the flower covered walk ways and beautiful…read morelake in the back surrounded by large pine trees. The only issue is that it closes early and is super packed on weekends with limited parking. My best option has been coming for lunch when possible during the week. It is absolute heaven enjoying their peach Moscato with a good book while catching some vitamin D as butterflys flutter around me. I don't care what type of day I'm having, this place makes it better instantly. They often have great deals. The last time I went they gave me some free cheese sticks with my purchase. It was very nice of the workers to let me sample a few options before deciding, and the customer service was smiley and friendly just as you would expect for such a classy and beautiful spot. I highly recommend this one if you need to decompress or just if you want to get out and enjoy the sun on your skin.

Linda was very helpful! She went through all of the wines with my husband and I and made great…read moresuggestions when it came to our personal pallet. Great vibes all around that included Live music!

We went for the wine tasting only. Peggy was welcoming and very informative…read more She was very knowledgeable about the wines, grapes and areas. The room was large and filled with hints of Africa. Lovely experience!

Congratulations. Under new ownership since my previous stay and I can't praise your improvements…read moreenough. I had a group visiting from California and they wanted to visit both the California wineries here in Texas, as well as some of the Texas wineries that buy 100% Texas Grapes. During our Main Street tour, we stopped in for a tasting after visiting another 290 winery just down from you. The experience couldn't have been more different. They had a blast and the staff shared her experience/knowledge about her personal favorite wineries in the area. I am partial to William & Chris, Ron Yates, Adega Vinho, Ferris & Fletch, Becker, and Kalasi. However, she recommended several that I hadn't tried or at least not recently. Having individuals in the group that like sweet wines, she knew exactly where to send them. Personally, I tried several dry wines that I really enjoyed. If you have not tried Fat Ass recently or better yet, since the new ownership, I encourage you to drop in for a tasting.

Service was fantastic. We got to personally connect with the vine-tender and she was very…read moreknowledgeable and gave great recommendations for places to try in town. The wine, however, was less than palatable. We tried the sweet tasting, and honestly it was a bit nauseating with all the back sweetening. We decided to try to give it another go and get simple red and white BTG to go, but those were also too sweet for our liking. If you like sugar, this is your place. If you like nice wines, though, I'd skip it.

What a really nice spot to grab a glass of wine and snacks. Memily and Alasca were perfect hosts…read more They really made us feel welcome. We've stopped in before but usually have a glass and go. This time we enjoyed a nice charcuterie board, sampled some delicious Mama Mango sparkling wine. I will come back for that again. It's really a relaxing spot on the Main Street to take a break from shopping and satisfy your thirst!

If you need to teach your staff on customer service, come have them sit in on a shift at Cross…read moreMountain! I wish there was at least one option for Texas wine (Italian wine varietal would do), but we understood what we "signed up" for. The ambiance & wine was pure perfection especially on a rainy February day!

One trip changed a lot for owners Craig Stevens and Chesney Castleberry. During a safari, they…read morewitnessed the tragedy of rhino poaching, an experience that inspired them to get involved in conservation and create a sanctuary. Their 55-acre property became a home for Blake, their Texas-born rhino. And there is a winery here, too! Since opening in '22, it has become a natural extension of their passion for fine wine and a meaningful way to support their conservation efforts. The estate now includes nearly 10 acres of Tempranillo, Sangiovese, Merlot, & Malbec. With most vines in their 4th leaf, estate TX wines are still on the way, but visitors can already enjoy excellent Texas wines made from High Plains fruit along with South African ones. The McPhersons have helped craft many of the Texas wines, while Dr. Bob Young has contributed red wines aged in Texas oak. A team of South African winemakers helps support wines made from the Stellenbosch, Elgin, and the coastal area. The tasting room and back patio offer spacious seating, beautiful views of the Pedernales Valley, and direct views of Blake. The north-facing wine tasting patio is an extra plus design to have, especially with the Texas summer heat. For your testing selection, you'll have a list to choose from. For this tasting session a mix of South African & Texas (both reds & whites) were sampled. Starting off with the Sumatran Sparkles, this South African sourced bubbly is Pinot Grig based with notes of honeysuckle and citrus. Next from SA was their Wijde Sparkling. This white bubbly was blended with 53% Chard, 46% Pinot Noir, & 1% Pinot Meunier. It expressed itself with a floral aroma coupled with acidity and a bit of pear. Following that were two of the Crash label brands. Both Pinotage based, with the dry version a nice and light easy drinking wine featuring notes of strawberries with bright acidity. The sweet Pinotage bubbly version (lightly sweet) exhibited more of a cream sensation with a touch of cherries. Moving on to white wines, the first sipped was the '24 Albariño. This TX white wine has some good pineapple notes giving a pleasant tropical finish. The next white was the Texas High Plains 2025 Viognier. Sourced from Lahey, this one was quite impressive with apricot and lemon. The next Texas red was the '24 Horn Red Blend. This High Plains sourced fruit, comprised of 40% Malbec, 25% Dolcetto, 25% Sangiovese, & 10% Petite Sirah, had notes of clove and cherry going for it with even tannins and acidity. Texas Mourvèdre has been making big waves in the Texas wine industry, and their 2023 vintage has Grenache blended with it to yield an intense fruit forward wine with blackberry to satisfy the nose and palate. The final TX red wine sampled was the '24 Sangiovese. With cherry, raspberry, and a touch of spice, this classic Italian varietal was quite satisfying. For the South African red wines, the '22 Cab Franc was the first to sip. Part of the winery's Keras collection, this bold wine was loaded with big tannins and had a firm mouth gripper! Following that were two '22 Cabernet Sauvignons. One was also from the Keras collection with deep cocoa and raspberry notes and a fine tannic finish. Not quite as bold, but still big, the other Cab wine displayed more blackberry and plum notes with a bit of leather. Rounding out the tasting adventure was the '23 Five Species. This Bordeaux style blend had Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Malbec, and some Petit Verdot blended to craft a well-balanced, smooth, and elegant wine to savor all evening. With a long family history in the Hill Country spanning more than a century, Craig & Chesney are adding their own chapter to the region's evolving story. The estate offers one beautiful surrounding scenery, dedicated up-close viewing sessions with Blake, and local artwork displayed throughout the tasting room. At its heart, this place is a true rhino conservation effort, strengthened by excellent wines from South Africa and Texas that help support the mission. It is a unique gem in the Texas Hill Country. Cheers!

This is a must visit in Fredricksberg!…read more The people are so nice and help you pick out a wine based on your preferences. They have an outdoor patio and indoor seating and most importantly a rhino living in the back!