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12 Fires

Winery in Johnson City -

Tasting at the 12 Fires vineyard is available, just check out their website for the next schedule. You will meet "amazing Aggies who have a great wine story to tell". They also have several venues for weddings or any special events as well as bungalows for overnight guests. With "beautiful location, great Ags and good wine", 2018 Besito, 2018 Blanc Du Bois, 2018 Pinky - Rosè of Black Spanish, 2017 Tempranillo, 2017 Petit Verdot, and 2017 Tannat are the wines they offer. This winery can be your new favorite. They are located on the 290 Wine Trail with spectacular views of the Texas Hill Country.  They have two underground tasting caves too.

290 Vinery

Winery in Johnson City -

Whether you love art or wine or a combination of both, for a "laid back and relaxed" venue, the 290 Vinery is a perfect choice. Have a "fun crash course in the science of winemaking" and you can also adopt a vine or multiple vines in your name or as a gift. For art-lovers, just seeing their displayed arts is really "worth the stop". With "great atmosphere" and "generous samples", the owners make wine from their Estate Tempranillo and Tannat Vines besides purchasing Texas grapes from the hardworking High Plains and Hill Country Farmers. It is "conveniently located on Main St in Johnson City" and they also serve other Texas wines from across the state as well as wines from all over the US and the world.

290 Wine Castle

Winery in Johnson City -

Located just 5 miles west of Johnson City on the 290 Wine Trail, 290 Wine Castle provides "beautiful scenery overlooking the hill country".  When driving in Fredricksburg and you see a "castle off the side of the road", it is suggested to stop and visit the Chateau de Chasse where the owners offer large variety of reds, whites and sparkling wines. You will enjoy the "dungeon tasting". Check them online since they also offer a 10% discount when you order a case (12 bottles) or more of wine. Contact them if you want to make the castle for your wedding venue. Enjoy special promos or giveaways as you join them in celebrating several events posted in their online calendar.

Calais Winery

Winery in Hye -

The Calais Winery is located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. It is "a hidden gem with no signage" with a "French flag" and "a white pickup parked by the entrance" which is part of their "advertising". They are a leader in producing premier wines from 100% Texas grapes.  Their "tasting room is intimate and perfect for private tours" so be sure to book a reservation. It is "a wonderful respite from the Texas heat; mostly filled with barrels, a small tasting bar up front, and a table that seats 8 for the winemaker's tastings in the back". The wine "is a great mix of old-world funk with deep soul" and "because of the high quality, the prices are higher". "But it is worth every cent. This is great wine!" and "they are dog-friendly" too.

Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa

Winery in Johnson City -

Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa is a "beautiful place with a very cozy Hill Country feel". Their property features a tasting room, a restaurant, an onsite microbrewery, and an outdoor event center. They are planting new grapevines already. They have "other nearby vineyards" that "are thriving" and they are still making "excellent Texas wines". Aside from offering wines, they also have spacious accommodations as well as spa treatments, an outdoor swimming pool, and a state-of-the-art fitness center, making it easy to unwind. They have several events in their resort. You can check out these events on their website as well as their grand opening.

Crowson Wines

Winery in Johnson City -

Crowson Wines is located in a "premier location just off the main square in Johnson City". The owner "conducts a terrific sit-down tasting". Guests should set up a wine tasting appointment for a more personal tasting experience. You will notice "from their storefront" that "they sell a small selection of natural wines" that are "clean, unfiltered, unique and simply delicious". All their wines ferment spontaneously with no commercial yeast strains added during fermentation. With "wonderful wine and phenomenal service", you will never go wrong stopping by when you are going to Johnson City. "This is a MUST for anyone going to the 290 wine area".

Esperanza Winery

Winery in Blanco -

Esperanza Winery has a "relaxing hill country setting to try some new Texas wines". It is a "worthwhile stop".  They do have a tasting room in Blanco, Texas and the second one in Spring Branch, Texas. A tasting room and lounge featuring cozy couches, a library, outdoor seating, and retail items. Have a "great time" and try all of their wines. Go online to view their current selections at esperanzawinery.com

Horn Winery

Winery in Hye -

Horn Winery is an "interesting place". A "wine and spirit combination destination" located "next to Hye Meadow and the Hye Market, just to the west". They have a "great selection of dry, semi-dry, and even a couple of sweet wines and a port to choose from. On the spirits side, there's a cider, vodka, whiskey, black-label, and peach brandies". For a tasting experience, "they offer not only a wine sampling but also a distillery sampling as they are both a wine and distillery producer". Their "building is a good place but the equipment is just unbelievable. The stills, vats, bottlers all were massive. The decorations of steampunk instruments, gears, and Texas silhouette" are truly "impressive".

Hye Meadow Winery

Winery in Hye -

Hye Meadow Winery is a "cute & quaint winery" is located in "between Johnson City and Fredericksburg in a spot in the road called Hye", Texas. "They have signage so easy to find just off Hwy. 290".  They serve "incredible wines, primarily dry, but also some on the sweeter side". Although they "specialize in 'blended' wines", like "their excellent 'Junkyard White'" which "is a blend of Reisling and two other mild whites", there is still "something for everyone". The place also has "swings, live music, and donkeys for you to feed". They have "enough space to be pet and family-friendly". "Each time" you visit, you will have "an amazing experience".

Lewis Wines

Winery in Johnson City -

Lewis Wines has "a comfortable outdoor area to spend time with friends over a bottle of wine". It has a "tasting room with a large covered patio and beautiful view". You will find "great hospitality" and the "servers" are "knowledgeable about their wine and winery". They also serve some bread "but also allow you to bring your own food to eat there". You can also enjoy "some lawn games, such as corn hole". "If you're coming from Austin to Fredericksburg, kick off your trip with a visit to Lewis" and you may end up having favorite wines such as "Chenin Blanc, Hill Country Rose, and the Tempranillo". "All of the wines" are "really good".

Ron Yates Wines

Winery in Hye -

Ron Yates Wines is the sister winery of Spicewood Vineyards. Its "back patio" is "so spacious and relaxing" and "somehow cool despite the 90° weather". It has a "relaxing and welcoming" atmosphere which is "perfect" for an "afternoon visit". They serve wine that is "great, well blended and smooth". You should "definitely try the Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, and Sav Blanc". The staff "don't overwhelm you with a bunch of info but instead let you taste the wine and enjoy the experience". Their "patio is great for a glass" of wine and they also "have live music". They are also "explicitly dog-friendly" so you can "bring your dog to enjoy an afternoon" with you.

Tejas Winery and Vineyards

Winery in Hye -

Tejas Winery and Vineyards is another addition to the growing number of wineries on US Hwy 290 which is a popular destination between Johnson City and Fredericksburg. Tejas Winery and Vineyards is located in Johnson City. They are situated at the top of a hill. They opened on August 1, 2019. When you visit, you will notice an "industrial vibe" that "is cool and the back porch view is lovely". Their tasting room has a "great setting for a relaxing winery experience". Relax and enjoy your tasting while you sit at the tasting bar. They offer four wines including 2018 Sweet Muscat (Texas), 2018 Dry Muscat (Texas), 2016 Tempranillo (Texas), and 2015 Souzão (California).

Texas Hills Vineyard

Winery in Johnson City -

Texas Hills Vineyard is one of the older wineries in the Hill Country. They were the first to grow Pinot Grigio in Texas. It is a "hidden gem in the Hill Country!" The "property is beautiful and it has big trees that provide good shade" and "they also have a covered patio". You can enjoy "top quality" wines "at a working man's price". They have a "wine tasting room" that "can get a little crowded, but they do have outside seating if you plan to have a glass or a bottle". Their wines are "made with Texas grapes, locally sourced and from North Texas".

Texas Mead Works

Winery in Hye -

Texas Mead Works is a boutique meadery that has been producing mead since 2010. They are located in Seguin, Texas. They have a "great tour and delicious drinks". Yoga and Painting Class are just some of their "events throughout the year". You will notice "friendly staff and gorgeous building and outside space" when you visit this family-owned mead/wine business. You can visit their website and check out the price list "if you want distinct, powerful flavors" of their meads. Mead is made by fermenting honey mixed with water and is considered the oldest known alcoholic beverage. Avail the tasting which "is very worth it, as this place has a dearth of options and all of them are distinct and flavorful". You will enjoy it because "the owners focus explicitly on taste for their mead making process, resulting in highly aromatic wines".

Vinovium

Winery in Johnson City -

Vinovium is  "not" a "typical winery and tasting room" because they "partner with other wineries to offer a wide variety of flavors" and "they also have some pretty unique cocktails made with wine and wine on tap!" The "ambiance" is "nice" and they have "a big deck with a lot of outdoor seating". It's an "awesome patio and breeze on a beautiful summer day". There is a "large selection of rotating wines on tap" and you can even "get a bottle filled there to take home that can be brought back to reduce on waste". This is a "plus", especially for environmental issues. Aside from having "special events periodically", they are "open later than others". With a "very friendly staff, casual vibe and dog-friendly" place, you will surely have a "great time!"

Westcave Cellars

Winery in Johnson City -

Westcave Cellars is located just 30 minutes from Austin and 20 minutes from Dripping Springs. They have "a small indoor tasting room, and a large, beautiful outdoor seating area". The "quality of the wine is superb". There are "plenty of estate wines and a great mix of reds, whites, and rosés". You will truly enjoy "everything" you will taste including "the bold petite Syrah" which is "very bold" and "dimensional". The "Sangiovese" is "very aromatic and delicious". Their "tasting room" is a "bit small and quaint, but more than enough to get a good glass of wine and sit outside with vineyard views".

William Chris Vineyards

Winery in Hye -

William Chris Vineyards "is a very beautiful winery with beautiful views" of "hill country and vineyards". There are "lots of outdoor seating". You can enjoy listening to "good country music at a good volume". To achieve wines that taste "great", they use minimum handling, low-impact techniques to produce premium old world wines. You will "loved the wines" such as "the Mourvèdre and Roussane". Their tasting room in Hye, Texas is a remodeled 100-year-old farmhouse. Their "new tasting room is extremely impressive" too. You will have a "very relaxing and enjoyable" experience. You can also "pack a picnic, and spend an afternoon here". They also "even offer Military discount".

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