The Texas Hill Country is home to over 50 vineyards and continues to grow in popularity and prestige as vineyards, breweries, and distillers spring up at an incredible rate. Fredericksburg is the heart of the Hill Country vineyard scene, with a handful of tasting rooms located in the downtown area, and many of the vineyards located close. Fredericksburg is not the only destination for the wine lovers in the Texas Hill Country. Other towns with quality vineyards include Marble Falls, Johnson City, Dripping Springs, Wiberly and New Braunfels among others

The Texas Wine Collective located in Fredericksburg Texas hosts many events throughout the year, including wine trails, events at its headquarters, and a wide range of live music. Many of the events feature wines paired with great food, typically with some sort of theme. Most of the events require reservations or tickets purchased online before the day of the event. The events frequently sell out, and the ticket sales start at a specific time as notes on the website.

Here are a few of our favorites that we are considering attending this year. For a complete list of the Texas Wine Collective’s events check out their event calendar on their website.

https://www.texaswinecollective.com/Visit/Event-Calendar

There are 4 hosted trail events each year, and a few festivals dedicated to everything wine.

Four passport events provide the wine tourist a self guided tour where you can taste up to four vineyards per day over the course of each event, as well as receive exclusive discounts on bottle purchases

Popular Vineyard Events for 2022

Chocolate and Wine Pairing

Date: Sat, Feb 5, 2022

Held in the boardroom of the Texas Wine Collective, this event pairs two to of the best treats available, homemade chocolate and vino. Multiple sessions available and reservations required.

Taste of Texas Wines: France Series

Date: Sunday, Feb 27, 2022

Texas wines vs. French Wines with small bites also provided.

Advance Reservations required – https://www.texaswinecollective.com/events/Taste-of-Texas-Wines–France-Series

2 Sessions: 12:30 and 2:30pm          Only 24 seats per session

https://www.texaswinecollective.com/events/Taste-of-Texas-Wines–France-Series

Delight in food samples prepared by local chefs. Each food selection will be exquisitely paired with a wine from Texas Wine Collective’s collection. Live music.

Advance tickets purchased required.  Tickets sales open February 1st

https://www.texaswinecollective.com/events/Spring-Wine-and-Dine-Showcase

Limo and Bus Trips to the Texas Hill Country Vineyards

Many visitors from Austin and San Antonio like to rent out limos and party buses for day trips into the Texas Hill Country. It’s one of the best ways to experience vineyard hopping if it’s in your budget. If you can get a small group of people together the cost can be not that bad, especially for a larger group on a party bus. During many of the big events in Austin and San Antonio it can be tough to rent a limo or party bus.

FAQ

Do Texas Hill Country Vineyards grow their own grapes? Yes

Can you book rooms at  Texas Hill Country Vineyards?  Yes

How many Vineyards are in the Texas Hill Country? About 50

What is the oldest Vineyard in the Texas Hill Country? 

The oldest vineyard & winery in the Hill Country is Fall Creek Vineyards, established in 1975. That’s not very old in vineyard years.

What is the biggest Vineyard in the Texas Hill Country?

Mesa vineyards in Fort Stockton is the largest Vineyard in Texas. Some might consider this a little too far out West to officially be considered part of the Texas HIll Country. It’s definaldh too far for a day trip out of Austin or San Antonio.

Popular Vineyards in the Texas Hill Country

• 1851 Vineyards –  Fredericksburg, 1851vineyards.com
• Driftwood Estate Winery – Driftwood driftwoodwine.com
• Grape Creek Vineyards – Fredericksburg, grapecreek.com
• Flat Creek Estate – Marble Falls, flatcreekestate.com
• Becker Vineyards – Stonewall, beckervineyards.com
• Sister Creek Vineyards – Boerne, sistercreekvineyards.com

Final Thoughts on the Texas Hill Country Vineyards

If you’re thinking that trips to the Texas Hill Country Vineyards are going to be a regular thing, you should consider joining the  Texas Wine Collective’s Wine Club.