Best Texas Hill Country Wineries in Fredericksburg Texas

According to Orbitz, Texas Hill Country is the second most visited wine region in the United States, second only to Napa Valley. Located about an hour north of San Antonio and 70 miles west of Austin,  Fredericksburg Wine Road 290 is an association of 15 Texas Hill Country wineries along US Highway 290 near Fredericksburg, Texas. Below is a list of top wineries in Texas Hill Country. 

Becker Vineyards

Becker Vineyard’s, Raven, is a concentration that includes essences of chocolate, toffee, dates, and espresso—a blend of Malbec and petit verdot. Planning an entire meal around this complex bottle is easily complemented by a bounty of specialty foods that can be purchased at one of the more than 150 shops lining Main Street. Fischer & Wieser—a famous canner of all things worth pickling, saucing or jamming—serves up samples in its beautiful storefront. Sown and reaped in Fredericksburg, the Fischer & Wieser brand has found great success, with some of its products now available at Costco.

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These wineries offer wine tastings and tours - call ahead of time for reservations and updated information. 

Chisholm Trail Winery 

2367 Usener Rd. Fredericksburg, TX - Tel: (830) 990-CORK (2675) www.chisholmtrailwinery.com

Fiesta Winery 

6260 US Hwy East 290 Fredericksburg, TX - Tel: 830-997-4466 www.fiestawinery.com

Pedernales Cellars 

2916 Upper Albert Road Stonewall, TX - Tel: (830) 644-2037 www.pedernalescellars.com

Texas Hills Vineyard

878 RR 2766 Johnson City, TX - Tel: (830) 868-2321 www.texashillsvineyard.com

Lost Draw Cellars 

113 E. Park St Fredericksburg, TX - Tel: 830-992-3251 www.LostDrawCellars.com

Rancho Ponte

315 Ranch Road 1376 Fredericksburg, TX - Tel: (830) 990-8555 www.ranchoponte.com

Fredericksburg Winery

247 West Main Street Fredericksburg, TX - Tel: (830) 990-8747 www.fbgwinery.com

Grape Creek Vineyards

10587 East US Highway 290 Fredericksburg, TX - Tel:  (830) 644-2710 www.grapecreek.com

Hye Meadow Winery 

10257 W. US Hwy 290 Hye, TX - Tel: 855-HYE-WINE www.hyemeadow.com/

Woodrose Winery

662 Woodrose Lane Stonewall, TX - Tel: (830) 644-2539 www.woodrosewinery.com

Torre di Pietra

​10915 E. US Hwy 290 Fredericksburg, TX - Tel: (830) 644-2829 www.torredipietra.com

​William Chris Vineyards

10352 U.S. Highway 290 Hye, TX - Tel: (830) 998-7654 www.williamchriswines.com

Hilmy Cellars 

12346 E US Hwy 290 Fredericksburg, TX - Tel: (830)644-2482 www.hilmywine.com

4.0 Cellars

10354 E. US Highway 290 Fredericksburg, TX  - Tel: 830-997-7470 www.fourpointwine.com

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Dining

Not only can you seek historical adventure, but Fredericksburg also provides culinary exploration at a number of locally sustained restaurants, including Farm Haus Bistro at the Fredericksburg Herb Farm. The garden environment and farm-to-table cuisine nuance a passion for sustainable and healthy dining. Or, for an art-filled, fine-fining experience, don’t miss August E’s Restaurant, bringing a unique Asian flare to traditional steaks and fish. August E’s showcases local artists in an always-changing ambiance that looks more like an art gallery than a restaurant.

Explore further and you may stumble upon the Quintessential Chocolate Company, which specializes in liquid chocolate assortments of every variety. These delicate creations are filled with liquid wine and premium spirits such as Crème de Menthe, Tequila D’Almendrado, and whiskey that provide a bursting surprise or slow release, depending on the mood. Quintessential specializes in the centuries-old European craft of casting "liqueur praliné" or a "sugar crust" around each liquid center. The process is nearly 200 years old, and Quintessential has been successfully at it since 1984.

The bluebonnet flowers covering the rolling hillsides are no match for the beauty you may find within as you discover the unexpected romance and endless travel adventure that awaits the senses in Fredericksburg. From antiques and jewelry, to fine wine and dining, to a unique history of past meets present—you’ll find it all in the Hill Country.