Fredericksburg Wine Road 290: Visit Fredericksburg
We have all heard that the saying that everything is bigger in Texas. And when it comes to Texas wine, there’s nothing bigger than the Texas Hill Country wine industry.
It’s been named one of the top ten wine destinations by USA Today and a lot of people are calling it the “new Napa.”
One of the great things about the Texas wineries is that a lot of them are located near Fredericksburg. There are dozens of wineries within a short drive. And one of the best ways to see it is to take Fredericksburg Wine Road 290.
Fredericksburg Wine Road 290 is a collection of about a dozen plus wineries that are located in close proximity to Highway 290. And what makes it great is that you can just drive and tour and taste, or you can take one of the many wine shuttles or wine limos that are available- and that way you can sip and savor and you don’t have to worry about being behind the wheel.
One of the great things about the participating wineries along Fredericksburg Wine Road 290 is that they offer special events throughout the year- like grape stomps during harvest season or special wine pairings featuring local chefs.
In addition to Fredericksburg Wine Road 290, there are literally dozens of wineries located within an hour’s drive of Fredericksburg
For more information on all the great activities, the wineries, and all there is to do along Fredericksburg Wine Road 290, go to visitfredericksburgtx.com.
Come on out to the Texas Hill Country- sip, savor, and enjoy the award winning wines along Fredericksburg Wine Road 290.
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The ‘Hottest’ Wine Trail in Texas is Off Hwy 290!
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There’s no way around it: the way we taste our Texas wines has changed. We’re now America’s No. 5 wine-producing state! If you haven’t heard the buzz on the Fredericksburg Wine Road 290 as of late, it’s time to hit the trail. This serene stretch of road along US Highway 290 near Fredericksburg, Texas is being compared to the Napa of 30 years ago–a higher level of development, growth and quality. Up for an adventure (and some best wine in the state)? This is where it’s happening! The thirteen Texas wineries found along this route specialize in home-grown hospitality, with newcomers to the neighborhood like Messina Hof adding to 290’s already esteemed reputation with 3 Top of Class Winners at the 2014 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. We’re getting ahead of ourselves, however. The first stop on our Goodtaste tour of 290 landed us at 4.0 Cellars.
4.0’s impressive facility is a good starting point. They’re tasting room is a lively spot with plenty of foot traffic. Here you’ll taste award-winning Texas wines from three different producers: Brennan Vineyards, Lost Oak Winery, and McPherson Cellars. Talk about saving some time on travel (and gas!). They also do a fun ‘Texas Cheese & Wine Experience’ – Texas cheeses from Veldhuizen Cheese Company paired with five wines selected from 4.0 Cellars.
Up the road, maybe 200 yards, is the aforementioned Messina Hof Winery & Resort. One of the pioneers of Texas wines, standouts include their Cabernet Franc Private Reserve as well as their crisp, clear and pleasantly sweet Angel Riesling.
Just across the highway – and a place that’s always intrigued me – is Dan Gatlin’s Inwood Estates Vineyard. Dan is a bit of a renegade and works extremely hard to elevate the status of Texas wines. A MUST, according to Dan, is that a wine needs to say ‘Texas’ on the font label or it is not a true Texas wine. Inwood is known for its Tempranillo, but also doing some really great work with Cabernet — which has immense potential largely untapped in Texas.
We made fast friends with Inwood’s on-site bistro. Be sure to stick around for something to munch on…
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Fredericksburg, Texas was recently named one of the “Ten Best Wine Travel Destinations in the World” by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. With more than 45 wineries and tasting rooms, producing numerous award-winning varietals, it’s the perfect place to visit.
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Another winery stop on our way to San Saba From Austin. Fat Ass Ranch And Winery is one of the more fun wineries we have visited. Plus they have a great selection of wines. If you're ever out in the Fredericksburg area be sure to stop and visit this place!
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Hotel Kitsmiller on Main - Fredericksburg, Texas - United States
Hotel Kitsmiller on Main hotel city: Fredericksburg, Texas - Country: United States
Address: 910 East Main Street; zip code: TX 78624
Situated in Fredericksburg, 1.3 km from Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center, Hotel Kitsmiller on Main features free WiFi access and free private parking. Each room at this motel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV.
-- El Hotel Kitsmiller on Main, situado en Fredericksburg, a 1,3 km del centro de información para visitantes de Fredericksburg, dispone de WiFi gratis y de aparcamiento privado también gratuito.
-- Hotel Mitsmiller on Main汽车旅馆位于弗雷德里克斯堡（Fredericksburg），距离弗雷德里克斯堡游客信息中心（Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center）有1.3公里，提供免费WiFi和免费私人停车场。 这间汽车旅馆的每间客房都装有空调，配有一台平板电视。部分客房设有一个休息区，可供客人放松身心。 Hotel Mitsmiller on Main汽车旅馆距离290 Wine Shuttle葡萄酒班车有1.
-- Отель Kitsmiller on Main расположен в городе Фредериксберг, в 1,3 км от туристическо-информационного центра. К услугам гостей бесплатный Wi-Fi и бесплатная частная парковка. В каждом номере установлен кондиционер и телевизор с плоским экраном.
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Budget Host Deluxe Inn Fredericksburg - Fredericksburg (Texas) - United States
Budget Host Deluxe Inn Fredericksburg hotel city: Fredericksburg (Texas) - Country: United States
Address: 901 East Main; zip code: TX 78624
Located on Highway 290, this motel is a mile from downtown and a 15-minute walk from Bell Mountain Wine Tasting Rm. The hotel features free Wi-Fi access. Cable TV is included in every room at the Budget Host.
-- Doté d’une connexion Wi-Fi gratuite, le motel Budget Host Deluxe Inn Fredericksburg se situe au bord de l’autoroute 290, à 1,6 km du centre de Fredericksburg et à 15 minutes à pied du domaine viticole de Bell Mountain.
-- Este motel está situado en la autopista 290, a 1,6 km del centro y a 15 minutos a pie de Bell Mountain Wine Tasting Rm. El hotel dispone de conexión Wi-Fi gratuita. Las habitaciones del Budget Host disponen de TV por cable, baño y aire...
-- Dieses Motel liegt an der Autobahn Highway 290, 1,6 km von der Innenstadt sowie einen 15-minütigen Spaziergang vom Verkostungsraum des Weingutes Bell Mountain entfernt. WLAN nutzen Sie in dieser Unterkunft kostenfrei.
-- 这家汽车旅馆位于290号高速公路上，距离市中心有1英里（1.6公里），距离贝尔山品酒室（Bell Mountain Wine Tasting Rm）有15分钟的步行路程，设有免费无线网络连接。 Budget Host旅馆的每间客房均配有有线电视、洗浴设施和空调。 汽车旅馆拥有自动售货机且为宠物友好宾馆。宾馆周末提供欧陆式早餐。 Gillespie County Airport机场距离Budget Host宾馆有10分钟的车程。贝克尔葡萄园（Becker Vineyards）距离酒店有12.
-- Этот мотель расположен около автомагистрали 290, в 1,6 км от центра города и в 15 минутах ходьбы от зала для дегустации вина Бель Маунтейн. К услугам гостей бесплатный WiFi.
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Hotel Kitsmiller on Main - Fredericksburg, Texas - United States
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Hotel Kitsmiller on Main hotel city: Fredericksburg, Texas - Country: United States
Address: 910 East Main Street; zip code: TX 78624
Situated in Fredericksburg, 1.3 km from Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center, Hotel Kitsmiller on Main features free WiFi access and free private parking. Each room at this motel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV.
-- El Hotel Kitsmiller on Main, situado en Fredericksburg, a 1,3 km del centro de información para visitantes de Fredericksburg, dispone de WiFi gratis y de aparcamiento privado también gratuito.
-- Hotel Mitsmiller on Main汽车旅馆位于弗雷德里克斯堡（Fredericksburg），距离弗雷德里克斯堡游客信息中心（Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center）有1.3公里，提供免费WiFi和免费私人停车场。 这间汽车旅馆的每间客房都装有空调，配有一台平板电视。部分客房设有一个休息区，可供客人放松身心。 Hotel Mitsmiller on Main汽车旅馆距离290 Wine Shuttle葡萄酒班车有1.
-- Отель Kitsmiller on Main расположен в городе Фредериксберг, в 1,3 км от туристическо-информационного центра. К услугам гостей бесплатный Wi-Fi и бесплатная частная парковка. В каждом номере установлен кондиционер и телевизор с плоским экраном.
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Fat Ass Ranch and Winery - Fredericksburg, Texas
Having Just opened last Memorial Day weekend, the newest winery on the Texas Hill Country Winery Trail, HWY 290, is not only an eye catcher with its name, but also a cool place to just hang out and shoot the breeze with some good wine. Owners Gail and Jennie McCulloch have put their own unique Texas style stamp on the decor with a moonshine still out front, installed silo style restrooms, used pickup tailgates to fashion benches and parked a replica of the General Lee hot rod out front. Both the inside and the back patio have ample room for seating and sipping. They use all Texas grapes for their wines. The folks at Texas Custom Wine Works are assisting with the wine making. There are currently four wines to try. The whites are all made in stainless steel. Both dry and sweet ones are made from the same blend: Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Chardonnay. If you're a crisp white wine drinker, then the first dry white you'll like. The same goes for the dry and sweet red, they have the same blend of grapes with different sweetness: Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc. The sweet red has a very nice jammy taste to it. We were told that peach and watermelon wines are on the way soon. Future plans are to have a vineyard on site. Besides the wine, they have a number of cool items in the shop for sale made by Jennie and friends. Do check out the bug guards for your wine glass with some clever and catchy verses. It's worth the stop, even if it is just to say you've been to the Fat Ass Winery down the road!
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Fredericksburg TX RV Gathering - A Hill Country Soirée at the Hangar Hotel
Best trip yet to the Vans RV gathering in Fredericksburg, Texas, AKA Petit Jean South, A Hill Country Soirée at the Hangar Hotel. Another great event with our Vans RV friends except this time, not tent camping! Who knew there was so much to do in this part of Texas. The 290 Wine Trail had to be the best part, but just staying at a hotel next to your airplane was a HOOT! The worst part was the hour and a half we had to wait at the end of the runway for our ATC IFR clearance home - VERY FRUSTRATING!
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Becker Vineyards - Stonewall, Texas
This has to be one of the classic winery destination stops of the Texas Hill Country. Established in 1992 by Richard and Bunny Becker when there was nothing out there, they have now helped establish Fre...dericksburg and the Texas Hill Country as a top destination for wine lovers in the state. With both estate vines and access to vineyards from the Texas High Plains and throughout most of Texas, the Beckers' have grape resources to make just about any quality Texas wine you can imagine. Any time of the year is a great time to visit as the winery has many events and live music occasions on a regular basis. Most wines made here are Bordeaux, Burgundian and Rhone style. The list of wines is quite extensive and to pick out a few to grab your attention would do injustice to the others. One thing is for sure, the older the reds you have from Becker wines the better they will be! Plus, the reds are good for your heart, just ask the doctor. The estate grounds have a log cabin built around 1890s. The reception hall adjacent to the winery is a great place for events. The outside grounds and surrounding Hill Country landscape makes a good backdrop for weddings. And there is more than just wine! Check out the lavender fields! During their annual Lavender Festival, you can enjoy picking your own lavender then enjoy some great tasting Becker wine. The winery also makes a great place for your first wine date. What's there not to like about this place? You just can't go wrong here! Check out their website to see what the latest events are and plan your next trip accordingly.
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A Historical Walk Through Fredericksburg, Texas
Fredericksburg is a very historic city located in the scenic Texas Hill Country. Known for its German heritage, it is a great travel destination from both Austin and San Antonio. Starting off at Marktplatz where the reconstruction of the Vereins Kirche is located, I take a walk along Main St (US 290) checking out the historic buildings in downtown from the former Nimitz Hotel to the Pioneer Museum. Unfortunately the Pioneer Museum was closed the day I went, but it is definitely worth admiring the beautiful buildings outdoors! I complete my stay in Fredericksburg by visiting the Der Stadt Friedhof cemetery.
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