Our Fredericksburg-Texas Wine Tours
With over 15 wineries and tasting rooms and some 70 restaurants, Fredericksburg and Gillespie County are the unofficial capital of food and wine. Texas Wine Tours offers great tours of our best wineries.
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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Fredericksburg Texas Wine Country
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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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…
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.
Fredericksburg Texas Weekend Vacation 2015 - Wine, Pioneer Museum, B&B Review and Trip Report
Fredericksburg Texas Weekend Vacation 2015 - Wine, Pioneer Museum, B&B Review and Trip Report
Trip report and review of our weekend trip to Fredericksburg, Texas in March 2015.
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We visited several tourist attractions in Fredericksburg Texas including the Pioneer Museum, Grape Creek Vineyards, Pedernales Brewing Company, Opa’s Smoked Meats store, and Wildseed Farms. We did shopping at several stores on Main Street and stayed in a bed and breakfast cabin. All of these tourist attractions are covered in this video. Watch this video and you'll have a great idea of fun things to do in Fredericksburg Texas.
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You’ll also find links to the websites for all the places in Fredericksburg, Texas that we visited on the trip report.
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Best Location in Texas For Vineyard or Winery? Fredericksburg TX!
Looking for land to buy in the Texas Hill Country to start a vineyard or winery? Consider Fredericksburg, Texas! To find out more about real estate for sale in area, Contact Melanie Lehmberg, Agent with CC Herber Co., Real Estate. Call 830-660-0823 or email melanie@ccherber.com.
Award Winning Texas Wine at Hilmy Cellars in FREDERICKSBURG, TX
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2016 Albarino: Gold, Judges' Selection Awards for US State Texas White
2015 Persephone: Bronze
2015 Viognier: Gold
2016 Rose: Bronze
2014 Tempranillo: Bronze
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Texas Wine Trail
Texas hill country is Texas wine country! With over 50 wineries scattered throughout Hill Country, there is someplace new to explore every time you hit the road. From Austin to Fredericksburg and Lampasas to New Braunfels, these wineries all share the same commitment to quality and hospitality. Some of the best wines come from the Great State of Texas!
Dusty Olson is an avid lover of Texas. For more information on the Great State of Texas, visit Dusty's lifestyle blog at DustyOlsonTexas.net!
Today With Kandace - Greets, Eats and All That - Grapevine Wine Tours
Tammy Dombeck checks out the Grapevine Wine Tours in another edition of Greets, Eats and All That!
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Texas Award-Winning Wines - America's Heartland
The Lone Star State is home to the oldest winery in America, dating back to early Spanish Missionaries. And today, Texas is also home to a growing number of vineyards and vintners turning out award-winning wines. Visit to watch the entire Episode 407.
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WINE TASTING in TEXAS / Nadiya Geldenhuys / Vlog #7
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Heath Sparkling Wines(located in Grape Creek Vineyards):
Address: 10591 East US, US-290,
Fredericksburg, TX 78624,
United States.
Contact Info: +1 830-304-1011
Pecan Street Brewing:
Owners: Don & Chrystal Tamillo
Address: 106 E Pecan Ave
Johnson City, TX 78636
Contact info: don@pecanstreetbrewing.com
chrystal@pecanstreetbrewing.com
830-868-2500
Website: pecanstreetbrewing.com
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Andreucci Wines – Fredericksburg, Texas
Italy has come to Texas! And we’re talking about a very long established winery from Italy that has now set its sights on making a mark in the Texas Hill Country. If you’ve ever wondered what the bar is set to for fine Italian style wine, then this is it. Many frequent Hill Country wine travelers may have noticed construction of Andreucii Wines along HWY 290 for the last couple for years. That is a venture between Italian winemaker Flavio Andreucci and Bill Sutherland who both have a strong passion to bring fine Italian wine making styles to Texas. The Andreucci family have been well established at making wines and tending vineyards since the 1790s in the Tuscany region of Italy. Their vineyard foundations started in Montefollonico. The Andruecii goal of the vineyard along HWY 290 is to produce the same fine Tuscany style wines using classic Italian wine making techniques while using Texas grapes. A worthwhile effort, indeed! The Hill County vineyard has Sangiovese, Merlot, and Primitivo planted for that future endeavor. Until those fine wines come from that vineyard, you can enjoy some fantastic fine Italian wines at their tasting room in Fredericksburg. They have several wines available for tasting of which you get to choose five. The black label wines are the premium tasting, well worth the extra fee to sample. For the whites, we first tried the 2015 Donna Alma. This Pinot Grigio wine has distinctive citrus notes to this dry and smooth white. Next, was the 2014 Montepulciano. This deeply hued ruby red wine has some intense cherry aromas and strong to moderate tannins that linger on the palate. The Cabernet Black label is a bold Cab Franc with an excellent balance between acidity and tannins, making it one of the finer Cab Francs we’ve tasted. The 2014 Regale Black Label is a classic Super Tuscan blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet, and Merlot that has intense tobacco and smoke for those who find rich reds enticing. By far and away, the 2008 Brunello is worth your stop! Made from 100% Sangiovese, it harnesses rich plum flavors with long lasting tannins. There is something to be said for this 36-month aged sexy red. It sets the bar for a Sangiovese wine! To finish your tasting, try their Prosecco which is dry and delightful with lasting bubbles to cleans your palate. You can reminisce on this fantastic tasting experience as you rejoice that these folks plan to be around for many years, with an increased selection of both Italian and Texas made wines planned. Andreucci has really set the bar high for quality wine tasting in the Texas Hill Country. It’s a great place for you to relax and enjoy the rustic lounge area flanked with racks of lovely bottles of wine along the wall! Saluti!
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Texas Hill Country Part 9 - Solaro Estate Winery
Solaro Estate Winery is a very nice place and worth the visit, especially if you like dry wines.
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Best Attractions & Things to do in Fredericksburg, Texas TX
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List of Best Things to do in Fredericksburg, Texas (TX)
Grape Creek Vineyards on Main
National Museum of the Pacific War
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center
Grape Creek Vineyards Fredericksburg
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Pioneer Museum Complex
Rockbox Theater
Admiral Nimitz State Historic Site
Wildseed Farms
Andreucci Wines - Fredericksburg, TX, United States
Andreucci Wines - Fredericksburg, TX, United States
A Nice Trip to Texas Hill Country Wineries
We showed the owners of the Nice Winery in Houston around to several wineries in the Texas Hill Country. These are the Periscope videos combined into one video that we took during our road trip.
Texas Towns | Fredericksburg
Shopping. Wildflowers. Peaches. Wine. That's just a few of the things Fredericksburg has to offer. Join us for a trip to the Texas Hill Country.