Texas wine region
Texas Hill Country Wineries and Tasting Rooms
Fredericksburg and U.S. 290 anchor one of the country's largest AVAs, west of Austin and north of San Antonio.
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At a glance
- Places in Cruv
- 110+
- Upcoming events
- 150+
- Known for
- Tempranillo
- Tannat
- Syrah
- Nearest city
- Just over an hour from the Austin and San Antonio airports
Areas in Texas Hill Country
Fredericksburg
The center of Hill Country wine, with tasting rooms downtown and estate vineyards along U.S. 290. Its AVA, established in 1988, covers about 110 square miles within Gillespie County.
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Wine Road 290
Wineries along U.S. 290, many with vineyard views, in and around Fredericksburg and farther east near Stonewall and Hye. Some sit a few miles outside town.
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Dripping Springs & Driftwood
Close to Austin, so a day trip or a weekend both work. Driftwood and Dripping Springs both have wineries, and Dripping Springs also has breweries and distilleries.
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Mason
A small town on the Hill Country's western edge, with tasting rooms downtown and shops and cafes around the square. The Llano River runs through Mason County.
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Also in Texas Hill Country: Bell Mountain.
Know before you go
- Reservations
- Many wineries recommend reservations on weekends and some require them, so confirm on each winery's site. Arrive on time for a booked slot.
- Tasting fees
- Fees vary by winery, and some waive them with a wine purchase. Ask what a tasting includes when you book.
- Getting there
- Fredericksburg is just over an hour from both the Austin and San Antonio airports. Driftwood and Dripping Springs sit just outside Austin.
- Best time to visit
- Wineries are open year-round, and the region brings wildflowers in spring, water sports in summer and holiday lights in winter. October is Texas Wine Month, with tastings and events across the region.
- Getting around
- Pick three to five nearby wineries a day and leave time between stops. Fredericksburg has shuttle and tour options, but rideshare can be limited, so plan a designated driver or book a tour.
Expect passport-style tasting events, winemaker dinners, live music, grape stomps and holiday celebrations.
Texas Hill Country on the map
Nearby wine regions
North Texas Wine Country
From the Dallas-Fort Worth area to the Red River, North Texas has the Texoma AVA and Denison, where grape breeder T.V. Munson worked.
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