8 Beautiful Wineries to Visit on Your Next Trip to Texas Hill Country

Located in small Stonewall, Texas, just southeast of Fredericksburg, Kuhlman Cellars offers a multitude of memorable experiences for guests. These include an indoor tableside flight, outdoor tableside flight, behind-the-scenes estate experience, and wine and food experience. Visitors who simply want to enjoy a glass and stay awhile can reserve a picnic table on the patio for the afternoon. Their French female winemaker, Bénédicte Rhyne, brings a special understanding of Old World wine techniques to the Texas Hill Country. The estate offers a plethora of red, white, and rosé wines, though the red blends Alluvé and Barranca are longtime favorites. Reservations are suggested for this pretty property, though walk-ins can often be accommodated. Whatever you do, don’t miss the famous herbed almonds along with your beverage.

This Texas winery pioneer is so well-known that Becker wines have been served in the White House multiple times! Housed in a 19th-century-inspired German stone barn surrounded by hundreds of lavender plants, Becker specializes in ​​Bordeaux, Burgundian, and Rhone-styled wines. Multiple indoor and outdoor tasting spaces mean there are plenty of levels of experiences on tap at this powerhouse vineyard. Try the viognier, the Becker flagship wine, as this spot was the first to plant this grape in Texas. For added convenience, there’s now a Main Street tasting room for those who don’t want to journey to the vineyard outside of town; the downtown tasting room is part of the larger Urban Wine Trail, another fun way to experience the Hill Country’s finest.

A newer addition to the Hill Country wine scene, this sustainability-focused operation is quickly making a name for itself in the wine world. Adding babydoll Southdown sheep and llamas on the property doesn't hurt, either. This boutique operation is unique as they use 100% estate-grown grapes. They also offer an Indian twist on small bites, an homage to the co-founder's heritage. Stop in for a tasting (four levels offered), or simply rest under the property's old pecan trees and enjoy a glass of dry Texas wine; the heritage collection features common varietals and comfortable favorites, while the reincarnated collection is a bolder approach with rarer blends and less common winemaking techniques.

Famed for its stellar views, this natural winery has Long Island roots, and its hanging benches are perhaps the most Instagrammable spot in Texas wine country. Small group tastings are available for the public, though visitors should note that reservations are required as walk-ins are not accepted. Don’t miss the skin contact trebbiano aka orange wine, a funky, orange blossom-forward sip.

A small-batch-focused winery, Narrow Path is a family-owned operation just 20 minutes from Fredericksburg. Stunning floor-to-ceiling glass windows anchor the tasting room at the vineyard; a small Main Street tasting room in Fredericksburg proper is another excellent option for a quick visit. A red wine tasting and a white tasting experience are currently offered. The winery produces sparkling wine, chenin blanc, rosé, and red blends featuring syrah and cabernet sauvignon, among others.

100% Texas wine can be enjoyed at this community stalwart, which boasts two convenient locations and multiple levels of tastings. Wines produced include tempranillo, petite syrah, rosé, sangiovese, and more. Lost Draw is primarily known for its exceptional service and knowledgeable staff, as well as being a champion of Texas terroir.

Last but certainly not least is Ab Astris, a family-owned, 12-acre winery and vineyard whose named is Latin for “of the stars.” This establishment grows grapes such as tannat, souzao, clairette blanche, petite syrah and montepulciano. Sample them via the five wines tasting option, which usually lasts about 50 minutes. Ab Astris offers a little quieter experience in Texas Hill Country as its a bit off the beaten path.