Location: Fredericksburg
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What to do and see in Fredericksburg, Texas (TX): The Best Wineries & Vineyards
In the heart of Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg is a small city with a unique German flavor in its quaint bakeries, Hauptstrasse (Main Street) boutiques and generations-old peach orchards. Weekenders from nearby San Antonio and Austin have long appreciated the charm of the city's many B&Bs and "Sunday House" Inns. The surrounding Texas Hill Country is home to lush vineyards, making up one of the country's largest viticultural areas.
Restaurants in Fredericksburg
1. Grape Creek Vineyards on Main
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 588 reviews
Where wine is a pleasure, not a party - Taste their award-winning wines with over seventy 90+ point scores in their spacious, historic and upscale tasting room in downtown Fredericksburg. Please see their house rules, including 21+ only and no pets, prior to your visit.
Reviewed By U114XBmichelem
Had a lovely time tasting AMAZING Grape Creek wines at the Main Street location. Fun tasting room...took home 2 beautiful crystal wine glasses with the tasting rate...so impressed with the Bellisimo and Voigner took home several bottles and joined the wine club. Ask for Floy to serve you...thoughtful...gracious and FUN!! ✌????❤️????❗️
2. Heath Sparkling Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 279 reviews
Distinctive sparkling wines, paired with seasonal small-bites, are presented in an architecturally stunning tasting room featuring modern, clean lines and panoramic vineyard views through uninterrupted windowscapes. New Member Patio coming 2021! Please visit their website and see their house rules, including 21+ only and no pets, prior to your visit. Located on the same property as Grape Creek Vineyards *Part of One Wine Destination, an artfully designed environment for those looking to explore and appreciate wine in a civilized oasis.
Reviewed By fisherco - Kalispell, United States
My husband and I came here as I’m not much into traditional wines and figured it was worth a shot to see if this was a style I might like. Harvey, our tasting ambassador, led us through the tasting and small bites and it was a good experience. Even suggested a way to use the Adoration in a cocktail that my husband and I will have to try out in the future. We became members so we could enjoy it now that we are moving out of Texas. We bought a couple bottles that same day and enjoyed our complimentary glass of sparkling wines on the porch.
3. Grape Creek Vineyards Fredericksburg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,076 reviews
Grape Creek welcomes visitors to their idyllic estate vineyards and Tuscan-inspired tasting rooms. With 22 acres under vine, Grape Creek offers new guests tastings and guided tours with barrel samples from their portfolio of 90+ point wines. Members enjoy peaceful landscaped patios, expansive vineyard views, romantic terrace fountains, and dining at their on-site restaurant. Please visit their website and see their house rules, including 21+ only and no pets, prior to your visit. Located on the same property as Heath Sparkling Wines. *Part of One Wine Destination, an artfully designed environment for those looking to explore and appreciate wine in a setting of relaxed refinement.
Reviewed By MiltonAC84 - Houston, United States
Excellent vineyard to visit if you’re looking for a tour, insight to the production / supply chain, great ambiance, and a great wine testing experience. As a Napa / Sonoma veteran, this is as close as it’ll get to that within the “TX wine country.” Staff was extremely friendly and did not overly pressure to join the wine club. Wine quality was also superior to other local vineyards. Likely to return and recommend to others.
4. Hilmy Cellars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By eboh13 - Houston, United States
Great little place for a wine tasting. The sommelier on staff was great and had fantastic recommendations. Highly recommend the Politics and Religion blend.
5. Chisholm Trail Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By AlwaysSunnyTravel - Port Saint Lucie, United States
We were so suprised to find this winery out in the middle of no where (we're from the east coast). Mike was a great host. He explained all our wines in the tasting. The wines were so good. I loved the Viognier full of flavor. All the wines we tasted were equally as good. The place looks like it would be a great place to sit back shoot pool, listen to music and eat pizza. So much character!!!! We would definitely go back!!!
6. Messina Hof Hill Country
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 186 reviews
In 2011 Messina Hof Hill Country Winery opened its doors in Fredericksburg, the second largest wine tourism destination in the country. Sitting on nearly 10 acres in the heart of Texas wine country along Highway 290, this winery also has its own vineyard. The Lenoir grapes grown at this location go into the making of more traditional style ports.
Reviewed By NWATravelers1000 - Prosper, United States
Have visited many wineries in several states and acknowledge Napa has the greatest number of great ones. Messina Hof is on par with Napa in many areas but excels and surpass others we have visited in one specific area—the token system for tastings is great. Tokens allow a more relaxed and thorough experience without feeling rushed at a counter and trying ton”somewhat quickly” move from one sample to the next. The relaxed atmosphere is greatly enjoyable and highly conducive to purchase what you just experienced. Thank you Messina Hof.
7. Four Point Cellars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 190 reviews
Reviewed By KMEReviews
Went here as a part of the Majesty Wine Tour. This was our first stop and it really set an amazing start to the day. I chose the Sweet & Light wine list and absolutely loved all of them. My favorite being the Sweet Duet 2019 bottle! Kirk was our host and he was truly amazing. He talked us through each wine and was very attentive. Very much enjoyed having a conversation with him. Definitely will be finding my way back to 4.0 Cellars!
8. Six Shooter Cellars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Six Shooter Cellars offers classic wine varietals, rich dessert wines, sweet honey meads and one of the largest selections of sweet fruit wines in the Hill Country. With over 40 choices, we have something for every palate! Come visit us in our historic building on the 290 wine trail, taste a frozen Wine-A-Rita or try out the famous Six Shooter Jalapeno Shot! You can also check out our online store for in stock products.
Reviewed By melvol2 - Baytown, United States
Love this place! Friendly staff and great selection of fruit flavored wine! I’m more into sweet wines, and this place offers a lot. I like when the wineries allow you to split up your tasting among two people, so slow down how quickly you become tipsy.
9. Santa Maria Cellars
10. Pontotoc Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Pontotoc Vineyard's Weingarten is nestled in a quaint cottage with an authentic weinkeller in a stone walled courtyard in historic Fredericksburg, Texas. Similar to the heurigen of Vienna, Austria, the weingarten provides a family atmosphere in an intimate environment for sharing a picnic of excellent local food and wine. The mission of Pontotoc Vineyard is to make vintage wines of exceptional quality from grapes grown in the Texas Hill Country. We are a fifth generation Texas farming family and take great pride in bringing the fruit of our labor to your table.
Reviewed By JacquelineL1356 - San Antonio, United States
Great Sangria, nice space, delicious snack basket! I highly recommend a stop here if visiting Fredericksburg.
