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Explore the beauty of Texas Wine Country.
Fredericksburg wineries.
The Texas Hill Country is home to over 100 wineries and vineyards and Fredericksburg, TX is the epicenter of Texas Wine Country.
There are more than 60 wineries, vineyards, and wine tasting rooms located in Fredericksburg's Gillespie County -- not to mention dozens more wineries located within an hour or two drive.
The wineries of Texas Wine Country have been producing award-winning wines that have earned honors around the world. Wine production in Fredericksburg dates back to the original settlers who used the native mustang grape to produce wines.
There's a perfect Fredericksburg winery for every taste. Explore tours , events , and where to stay .
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Frequently asked questions.
Which Fredericksburg, TX Wineries are kid-friendly?
These are just a few Fredericksburg wineries that allow children to accompany adults.
- Alexander Vineyards
- Barons Creek Vineyards
- Longhorn Cellars
Which wineries in Fredericksburg, TX have grape vines on-site?
Over half of Fredericksburg’s wineries feature grape vines on-site with many allowing visitors to walk through and take pictures in the vines. Here are a few wineries featuring on-site vines:
- Grape Creek Vineyards
- Kuhlmann Cellars
- Messina Hoff Hill Country
Which Fredericksburg wineries serve food?
While only a few area wineries feature a restaurant, almost all of them serve snack foods such as cheese plates or light sandwiches.
- Ab Astris Winery
- Augusta Vin Winery
- Carter Creek Winery
- Inwood Estates Winery & Bistro
- Signor Vineyards
What are the upcoming food and wine events in Fredericksburg, TX?
Fredericksburg is home to dozens of food and wine events each year including the Fredericksburg Food and Wine Fest, themed wine trails, grape stomps, and wine tasting events across all seasons.
What wineries in Fredericksburg, TX are dog-friendly?
Featuring wide-open spaces, here are the dog-friendly wineries in Texas Wine Country.
- Adega Vinho Winery
- Pedernales Cellars
- Texas Heritage Vineyard
What are the new wineries in Fredericksburg, TX?
Texas Wine Country is ever-growing. Here are the latest wineries to open in Fredericksburg:
- Meierstone Vineyards
- Ferris + Fletch Wine Co.
- Bluemont Vineyard
Which wineries are on the Fredericksburg, Texas Wine Trail?
The Fredericksburg area features several wine trails, including the Texas Hill Country Wine Trail, the 290 Wine Trail, and Fredericksburg's own Urban Wine Trail. Wineries on the Urban Wine Trail include:
- Becker Vineyards
- Fiesta Winery
- Narrow Path Winery
Who offers Texas Hill Country wine tours?
Leave the driving and planning to the pros when you book a Texas Hill Country wine tour with these companies.
- 290 Wine Shuttle
- Cellar Rat Wine Tours
- Fredericksburg Uncorked Tours
- Reserve Tours
- Texas Wine Tours
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Creekstreet Wine Tours
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Any Vehicle for $156 This Tour Includes - 3 wineries with tasting fees paid - Lunch included - 5 hour tour Must call (832) 247-0914 to book and say "Ruby Tour" during booking
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Any 120 ft. stretch Limousine, or van $155 per hour, minimum 18%, minimum of 4.5 hrs - We will be at your service to take you anywhere you would like to go! Must call (832) 247-0914 to book and say "By The Hour Special" during booking * Cannot combine specials
Private Platinum Plus Tour
$174 per person *You pick the vehicle (Stretch Limo/Loaded Expedition) *3 Wineries, tasting fees included *Must have 4 or more tickets to book (Groups under 4 can purchase 4 tickets & have the vehicle All to themselves). *Lunch provided for an additional charge
Price does not include sales tax & gratuity.
Experience the Creekstreet Wine Tour Difference
We offer the following Tours: Public Tours, Custom Tours, and Private Tours.
Experience group or private chauffeured limousine and van wine tours through the beautiful Texas Hill Country of Fredericksburg, TX. We are a family-owned & operated business, and we want to share with you our extensive knowledge of wineries and wine tasting. Creekstreet Wine Tours offers a beautiful, luxurious stretch limousine which features a "Bridal Door" that makes entering and exiting an ease!
Daytime tours run from 11AM to 4PM (pick-up times start as early as 10:10AM - depending on groups and location)For more information, give us a call at (832)247-0914
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Can book by person or by the hour
Book by the hour $175 per hour for a minimum of 4.5 hours plus gratuity *Can hold up to 16 people comfortably and 18 people with a tight fit Call to book (832) 247-0914
Book by person - $174 per person - 3 wineries, bottled water, and tasting fees included *Must have 6 or more tickets to book (Groups with 6 or more call 832.247.0914 to book) *Lunch will be provided for an additional $15 *Price does not include sales tax & gratuity
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Book by the hour *Can hold up to 22 people $175 per hour for a minimum of 4.5 hours plus gratuity *Can hold up to 16 people comfortably and 18 people with a tight fit Call to book (832) 247-0914
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The Expedition - leather seats and fully loaded
Can book by person or by the hour. Book by person - $165 per person - 3 wineries, bottled water, and tasting fees included *Must have 4 or more tickets to book (Groups with 4 or less call 832.247.0914 to book) *Lunch will be provided for an additional $15 *Price does not include sales tax & gratuity
Book by the hour *Can hold up to 7 people $100/hour minimum 4.5 hours 18% gratuity
Bachelorette Parties
* Brides ride half-price with groups of 10 or more *No Pre-planned Stops *You choose the 3 wineries!
Let Creekstreet Wine Tours take the wheel of your bachelorette party with a wine tour through the Texas Hill Country you will never forget! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the wine, the ride, and the music, as we take you on a breathtaking tour of your choice of three Fredericksburg wineries, in the comfort and elegance of our stretch limousine.
Call 832-247-0914 with any additional questions and for pricing.
Silver Wine Tour
This package includes a custom tour in our walk-in van and limo with bottled water & snacks. Visit three alluring wineries in the Texas Hill Country. Lunch is NOT included. Price does not include tax or gratuity. Van Starting at $150 Per Person | Limo Starting at $160 Per Person
Starting At $150 Per Person
Gold wine tour, starting at $165 per person.
Includes a gourmet box lunch .
This package includes a custom tour in our walk-in van or limo. Three wineries, bottled water, snacks, and a gourmet box lunch will be provided. Price does not include tax or gratuity. Van Starting at $165 Per Person | Limo Starting at $174 Per Person
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If you are interested in purchasing a gift certificate. Please contact us at 832-247-0914 or by visiting our contact page . We will send you a personalized Gift Certificate to the address you provide upon purchase.
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Fredericksburg Wine Tour Experience
Texas Tipsy Tours offers luxury Fredericksburg wine tours from Austin , Fredericksburg , and Dripping Springs .
The Fredericksburg Area
Fredericksburg, Texas, is a charming German town that attracts most visitors to the Texas wine region. Fredericksburg offers excellent history, dining, shopping, and tasting rooms on Main Street and Fredericksburg. Saturdays are bustling with tourists coming for the day or staying in town through the weekend. We have included several other cities close to Fredericksburg within this larger area, including Stonewall and Hye, Texas, less than 30 minutes from downtown Fredericksburg.
For reference, the Fredericksburg area is about one and a half hours from Downtown Austin.
Texas Tipsy Tours’ Featured Fredericksburg Wine Tours:
Each of our Fredericksburg Wine Tours visits two or three premium wineries on the Texas Wine Trail. On each tour, your tastings are included, reservations are made, and you will receive a detailed itinerary. Thus, you can rest assured you will enjoy your day celebrating and drinking wine, rather than worrying about the details.
Half-Day Fredericksburg Tour
This experience includes a set itinerary, with tastings at two of our most popular locations.
Note: Pick-up Must be within 2 miles of the Fredericksburg Convention and Visitor Bureau, 302 E Austin St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
10:00 am- Pick up Downtown Fredericksburg Becker Vineyards- tastings included The Edge- tastings included 1:30 pm- Drop off Downtown Fredericksburg
Note: Locations could change based on availability.
6-8 people: $185/person + 15% gratuity 9-13 people: $145/person + 15% gratuity
2:30 pm- Pick up Downtown Fredericksburg Texas Wine Collective- tastings included Salvation Spirits- cocktail included 6:00 pm- Drop Off
Full-Day Fredericksburg Tours
This includes your tastings at three wineries from our list of recommendations below and six hours of transportation from pick-up to drop-off in Fredericksburg.
*Don’t see your choice of a winery in our list below? Email [email protected], and we will do our best to accommodate you!
Additional time can be added to your tour for an additional cost. This experience allows for the customization of your tour.
Eight-Hour Fredericksburg Tour
Pick up and drop off in Austin or surrounding areas*.
2-3 people: $375/person + 15% gratuity 4-5 people: $265/person + 15% gratuity 6-8 people: $240/person + 15% gratuity 9-13 people: $205/person + 15% gratuity
Get $10 off your private tours for groups every day (excluding Saturday).
Six-Hour Fredericksburg Tour
Pick up and drop off in Fredericksburg.
2-3 people: $340/person + 15% gratuity 4-5 people: $245/person + 15% gratuity 6-8 people: $225/person + 15% gratuity 9-13 people: $195/person + 15% gratuity
What’s Included?
Note: At The Speakeasy at Salvation Spirits, a cocktail will be included in lieu of tastings.
Private Transportation- Your driver/guide will be with your group for the length of the tour, so you won’t ever be stranded at the wineries. Our Fredericksburg Tours are private tours that pick you up and drop you off at your hotel or BnB in a luxury vehicle.
2-5 people: Lincoln Navigator SUV ( Note: not available for our 1/2 day tours ) 6-14 people: Mercedes Sprinter * Option to upgrade to a Mercedes Sprinter Limo (max of 11 )
Cooler- An ice chest with water will be provided. You are welcome to bring snacks or meals for the ride and the wineries. Wanting to kick off your tour with a mimosa? Beer, wine, and champagne are also allowed on the vehicle!
Custom Pick Up/Drop Off-
We will pick you up at your hotel or BnB in Fredericksburg*, Austin, and Hill Country. *Additional travel fees outside of Austin and Fredericksburg may apply. See our “ travel fees guide ” or email [email protected] to inquire.
Pickups in surrounding areas may be an additional fee. We also offer your choice of pick-up times so that we can work around your weekend plans.
* Note Four-Hour Tours: Pick-up Must be within 2 miles of the Fredericksburg Convention and Visitor Bureau, 302 E Austin St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. Timing can not be adjusted.
Fredericksburg Wine Tours: Premium Wineries
Wineries for all group sizes:.
We do our best to accommodate all requests for our six-hour and eight-hour Fredericksburg wine tours. However, we are limited to the wineries’ restrictions for all visitors and tour groups. The following wineries are better able to accommodate groups of all sizes.
Untamed Wine Estates
*A Texas Tipsy Tours favorite!*
Untamed Wine Estates is a result of worldly experience and measured science, reinventing traditional style through international inspiration. The owners, Dane and Mckenzie, have produced 31 vintages of wine and millions of cases nationally and internationally before deciding to “break free” from the corporate mold and produce wine for themselves.
A production winery, tasting room, and one of the best pizzerias in the Texas Hill Country.
Note: For groups larger than 10, we have specific times at 11 am and 3 pm. You will have your seatings in their use their barrel room. **
Upgrade Option | Estate Tour+Tasting: (1 hour. 30 minutes) includes preselected three wine tasting, tour, and one barrel tasting.
Meirestone Vineyards
*A Texas Tipsy Tours Favorite in cooler months! *
Meierstone Vineyards is a newer winery to the Texas wine scene, but the family-owned winery has deep Texas roots.
The tasting room is located on their fifth-generation, 555-acre Ranch.
They believe in making “small-batch, premium wine using sustainable process wherever possible”, which results in elevated wine that showcases the Texas terroir.
The tasting room is intimate, and located inside a beautifully converted barn.
Please note Meirestone’s tasting room is in a beautifully converted barn. We recommend visiting in the spring and the fall, as it can get toasty in the summertime!
Adega Vinho Winery
Adega Vinho is a family-owned vineyard and tasting room, concentrating on growing Portuguese varietals in our vineyard, such as Touriga National, Arinto, etc. The tasting room features a chic, modern vibe with both indoor and outdoor table-side seating. Groups of 12+ will be seperated into two tables near one another.
Sandy Road Vineyards
Sandy Road Vineyards is a quaint winery off the beaten-path. Sandy Road wines are produced from long time wine associate winemaker at Ron Yates Wines and Spicewood Vineyards.
The vineyards are family owned and operated. You will enjoy tasting beautiful wines and educational tasting experience in the treehouse, with views overlooking the vineyard.
Please note that this experience is entirely outside, and while shaded by large oak trees, it is weather dependent. If it rains, you will do your wine tastings on their covered porch.
Slate Theory
A unique, artistic winery with upscale, cozy seating and the largest underground cave (additional fees apply)!
* Private Cave Tastings (upgrade fee of $35/person)*
Enjoy your tastings at one a unique private table in Slate Theory’s underground cellar
* Production Tour: Max of 10-15 * (upgrade fee of $25/person)
Upgrade to the Slate Theory Production Tour: Enjoy a tasting of three wines and a walking tour of their production facility and underground barrel cellar.
Please inquire with Texas Tipsy Tours staff about the possibility of upgrading to this experience.
Cancellation Note: If you select Slate Theory, a $10/person cancellation fee will be applied if you need to cancel or drop your number.
William Chris Wines
William Chris Winery proudly supports producing 100% Texas-grown fruit that showcases Texas’ terroir, or sense of place. William Chris is unafraid to experiment and have fun with their wine, showcasing many different varieties and styles- including blends, single varietals, sparkling wine, pet-nat, and dessert wine! The winery excels in customer-service, greeting you on Saturdays at check-in with a glass of wine while you wait for your tasting. You will want to stick around and enjoy William Chris’ beautiful grounds with a glass of wine and their charcuterie board. Also offering add-on experiences, including a food and wine pairing or VIP tour and tasting.
Tastings are held at one of their many tasting bars inside.
* Groups of 6 Max Saturdays |Groups of 12 Max Sunday-Friday
* Upgrade to a wine + food pairing for an additional $50/person Note: an additional 30 minutes is required. Our admin team will contact you with the updated cost if additional time is required on your itinerary.
* Upgrade to a cellar tasting for an intimate, educational experience for an additional $20/person | Max of 8 guests (limited availability)
Featured Wine: Mourvedre
This experience is outside at one of their tables. Some tables are under their covered patio, and almost all are shaded.
Michael Ros Winery
A newer boutique winery on the 290 wine trail offering 100% Texas wine and already making a name for themselves! They have varietals that do well in other warm climates such as Southern France, Italy, Spain and Argentina. Tastings include a combination of Red, White and Rose wines. The tasting room overlooks grape vines, and occasional glimpses of Longhorns on an adjacent property for a true Texas feel.
Max of 8 guests
Ab Astris Winery
Ab Astris Winery is a family-owned boutique winery off the beaten path, featuring a modern tasting room overlooking their beautiful grounds, studded with oak trees. Their vineyards were established in 2018 (featuring Tannat, Souzao, Clairette Blanche, Petite Sirah, and Montepulciano), and they produce quality wines with Texas-grown fruit from their vineyard, as well as acclaimed Newsom Vineyards and Reddy Vineyards.
* Groups of 10 Max
Please note: Must visit at 12 or 12:30 PM. Groups over 6-10 may receive a pre-poured tasting of four wines (based on how busy it is). A hostess will still come and explain the wines.
Food can be enjoyed at tables in the oak grove before or after the tastings.
Barons Creek Vineyards
A bachelorette party’s dream winery! Baron’s Creek is modeled after an Italian Tuscan villa with an elaborately designed tasting room, as well as a beautiful covered patio, landscaped lawn, and water fountains. Barons offer a choice of red, white, or mixed tastings with a variety of wines, making this an ideal selection for any group. Plus, the winery serves up some great pizza, making it a great stop for lunch.
Great stop for lunch, featuring pizza, Mediterranean boards and more. See menu.
12 Fires Winery
12 Fires Winery & Vineyard produces rustic, yet sophisticated wines made with 100% Texas grapes. Their new tasting room in Hye, is beautifully done with a modern Texas flair. The porch is ideal for an afternoon of sipping wine.
Tastings will be at their indoor, standing bar, or if you are a smaller group, at a small table inside the winery.
PS. Texas A&M Aggies add this to your “must visit” list, as the team has embraced their Aggie roots. Grab a bottle of “Whoop” sparkling wine to celebrate the occasion!
Texas Wine Collective
Texas Wine Collective is a winery offering three prestigious Texas winemakers, plus frequent live music and food trucks. There are also upgraded tasting experiences available. Upgraded tasting experiences include private wine and cheese pairings, as well as a private tasting + sparkling wine tasting in their chic rosé room (groups of 4-8), pending availability.
+ $20/person: Private Wine and Cheese pairing
+ $15/person: Rosé Room | You will be welcomed with a splash of sparkling wine before enjoying your tasting and cheese and charcuterie board in the private rosé room spinning classic records. (Groups of 4-8 only, limited days/times available)
* Pro Tip- If you would prefer to sit outside (live music often on Saturdays), we recommend switching to the self-guided tastings, in which the staff will give you all wine in advance, allowing you to sit outside to enjoy.
Becker Vineyards
Becker Vineyards Estate Tasting Room was opened to the public in 1996. The large estate winery produces a large variety of wines, very well-known in the Texas wine industry. Becker Vineyards is sure to have wine for everyone at your party. Becker does not do set tasting menus, and instead offers you tasting tokens to try what you prefer! You can do your tastings standing at the indoor bar, outdoor bar, or seated at the tables under the covered patio. You will take your token up to either tasting bar to get your next sample.
Note: it can get very crowded, we recommend visiting this location first on your tour (and on a Friday, if possible!). The grounds are beautiful, we also recommend adding on more time to your tour to spend more time here with a glass of wine (not included) following your tasting.
Additionally, Becker offers complimentary wine tours. If you are interested in visiting for the complimentary tour, please let our team know. Additional time is required.
Signor Vineyards
Signor Vineyards has, arguably, the most beautiful outdoor area in all of Fredericksburg. The winery offers only outdoor seating. Signor Vineyards has wines from Texas, as well as from Oregon, offering a great variety. Wine tastings feature four wines, a mix of reds and whites. Check out Joanna’s Market while you are there for shopping and snacks (sandwiches, meats, cheeses, etc.).
Please note that all seating is outdoors, largely under shade or covered porch. However, if it rains, we will have to find an alternate winery.
Max of 10 on Saturdays
The Edge Winery
The Edge is a winery at The Resort at Fredericksburg, offering beautiful views of the Pedernales River. The Edge tasting room features wines from award-winning English Newsom Cellars. The tasting room is large, offering plenty of indoor seating, as well as some outdoor seating with beautiful views for a glass of wine or bottles.
This is a great place for larger groups looking for Instagram-worthy photos, as well as a lunch stop ( view menu ). Some of our part guests have described it as a “country club” feel with beautiful scenery, good wine and good food.
Salvation Spirits- Speakeasy
Looking for something other than wine to end your tour at? Salvation Spirits is a Speakeasy hidden in plain sight on the 290 wine trail. Specializing in vodka and gin cocktails, you will receive a cocktail of choice if booking with Texas Tipsy Tours. The setting is intimate and truly gives the “speakeasy” vibes with a secret gate code required for entry.
* Speak with Texas Tipsy Tours about requesting specials or customizing your experience for an additional fee.
Note: For parties of 9 and above, seating will be on the outdoor patio. They have porch screens and ceiling fans. The entire patio features new couches, chairs, and tables.
Hilmy Cellars
Hilmy Cellars is not only a winery, but a working farm. Hilmy’s belief is that wine is grown in the vineyard. 80% of Hilmy’s wine is sourced from 100% Texas grown fruit, with other vintages from their Hilmy a.k.a label coming from Washington and California. Hilmy’s Modern-Industrial tasting room has the feel of a boutique winery with highly rated, bold, complex wines.
Featured Wine: Red blends from estate Tannat, Tempranillo, Sangiovese and Tannat
* Note- You will not have designated tasting staff. You will have to walk to the bar to get each tasting, and then go back to your table.
Food trucks occasionally available here. Cheese boards and other wine bites available.
Hye Meadow Winery
Offers a great selection of Texas wine made from 100% Texas-grown fruit with a modern tasting room and covered patio overlooking their beautiful views of their expansive acreage covered with trees. This is a winery you will want to spend time out grabbing a glass of wine after your tasting: taking pictures with the donkeys on property, playing yard games, and enjoying the frequent live music and events. Hye Meadow is a full production facility and offers additional experiences, including a tour of production.
Feature wines: Full Monte, 100% Montepulciano and other Meditteranean-based red wines
Cheese & Charcuterie boards and other wine bites available.
Fredericksburg Wineries for small groups:
The following wineries have restrictions on group size, and are best for smaller groups. Please email our team at [email protected] or schedule a call at www.calendly.com/texastipsytours if you have any questions. We are happy to assist you in picking wineries that are a good fit for your group.
French Connection
This winery has the same wine-maker as Calais Winery, Benjamin Calias, but features Rhone varietals (Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache, Mourvedre, etc.). French Connection boasts beautiful views of the hill country from atop a hill. Their French rustic-chic tasting room takes advantage of these views, even inside, with their windows and tasting bar that looks out over their property. With great seating outside and yard games, you will want to stay afterward and enjoy a glass of wine on the patio.
* Groups of 6 Max
Featured Wines: Rhone Varietals
Great charcuterie board available.
Calais Winery
Prepare to taste premier, quality, 100% Texas wine from 100% Texas-grown fruit from this small, boutique winery. Calais specializes in bold Bordeaux varietals (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and rarely Carménère). Your tastings at Calais is an intimate tasting experience in the “wine cave”, amongst barrels of wine. Don’t expect to stay and stick around for a glass of wine afterward. Calais Winery is for tastings only, but I promise that you won’t want to leave without purchasing a few bottles. Calais offers set reservations for small groups on the hour, but they do book up quickly!
* Groups of 4 Max
Featured Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux varietals
Food not available.
Siboney Cellars
Siboney Cellars is a newer winery on the Fredericksburg Wine Trail, located in Johnson City. Female winemaker, Barbara Lecuona, and her partner and husband, Miguel, are doing phenomenal things in the Texas wine industry. Their tasting room is modern and beautiful, with views of the vineyard atop a hill.
* Sorry, No bachelorette parties!
Airis’ele Vineyards
A new winery in Fredericksburg was founded by two families with roots in the hospitality and wine industry. The tasting room offers different seating arrangements that offer a comfortable and laid-back atmosphere: bar seating, small table-side tastings, and larger groups will be seated on the covered patio outside. They have a variety of wines, most from the Texas High Plains, but some varietals are also from Washington and California. 10/10 on the Texas Malbec!
Max of 6 guests
Ron Yates Winery
A strong advocate in offering wine made from 100% Texas-grown grapes, offering you a true taste of Texas terroir. The tasting room offers a small bar, and a few standing tables. There is also a covered patio that does not require reservations, to enjoy wine by the glass of bottle.
Request for Changes
The wineries above are recommended due to the great experience, wine, atmosphere, etc., that are offered to you.
Do you have another particular winery in mind?
When planning your Fredericksburg wine tour, we know you may come across certain wineries that are “must visits”. Our team is happy to discuss possible changes to your itinerary. Please schedule a call with our team , or send an email to [email protected] for further information. Please note that additional fees may be applicable.
Please note that the following wineries are not recommended due to not offering reservations:
- Signor Vineyards- No reservations
- Heath Sparkling Wines/Grape Creek- May require written permission from the winery obtained by you.
* NOTE: We do not have the option to customize our set of four-hour tours.
What’s for Lunch?
Most groups prefer to maximize their time spent at the wineries, and instead eat at one of the wineries they visit or plan to snack on heavy wine bites offered at most of the locations. However, your Fredericksburg Wine Tour can be customized to you. We can customize the wineries you visit, as well as your lunch stop.
Your tour time does not include time to eat lunch. Please note that many locations offer quick snacks, such as charcuterie, that will not need additional time. Additionally, your vehicle will include an ice chest with ice, so you are welcome to bring your food. However, if you plan to eat lunch at one of the venues (or make an extra stop), we will need to add additional time, at least 14 days before your tour date.
If you are looking for more than just quick snacks, please email or schedule a call at www.calendly.com/texastipsytours, as time will need to be added to your tour at least 14 days before your tour date.
Additional Time Fees (food not included):
- SUV: $95/hour + 15% gratuity
- Mercedes Sprinter: $110/hour + 15% gratuity
- Mercedes Sprinter Limo: $140/hour + 15% gratuity
While there are few options on the 290 Wine Trail, there are many options in downtown Fredericksburg and Johnson City.
- Altstadt Brewery– German restaurant and beer hall, located on the 290 Wine Trail
- Stout’s Trattoria – Upscale Italian, located on the 290 Wine Trail at Grape Creek Winery
- Vaudeville – Upscale, New American dining located on Main Street in Fredericksburg in a historic building with a shop on the top level and a bistro below. Great cheese board and pizza!
- Hondo’s on Main – Frequent live music located on Main Street in Fredericksburg with a casual atmosphere with a large variety of bar food (burgers, enchiladas, etc.), BEST on the rocks margarita in town!
- The Auslander – Lively, casual German restaurant and Biergarten with frequent live music, located on Main Street in Fredericksburg
- Altdorf Biergarten – German Biergarten with German staples and frequent live music, located on Main Street in Fredericksburg
- Pecan Street Brewery & Restaurant- American food plus a variety of local wine and beer on tap, located in Johnson City
Have other wineries in mind? Contact Texas Tipsy Tours and we can build a custom tour for your group.
Texas Tipsy Tours also offers hill country brewery and distillery stops, if you want to mix it up!
Additionally, Texas Tipsy Tours offers a variety of winery, brewery and distillery tours in the Dripping Springs/Driftwood area. This area is central to many of the locations we pick up from: about 45 minutes from downtown Austin, about 45 minutes from Fredericksburg.
- Featured Tours
- Dripping Springs/Driftwood
- Fredericksburg
- Texas Hill Country
- Distilleries
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Texas Wine Country
With a growing abundance of wineries, breweries and distilleries in the Fredericksburg area, there is a place for everyone. Each place we visit has their own personality, terroir and production style, yet they all share a dedication to quality, hospitality and passion for what they do. Lean on us to help steer you in the right direction.
Lost Draw Cellars
Johnson City
Texas Wine Collective
Fredericksburg
Hilmy Cellars
Adega Vinho Winery
French Connection Wines
Hye Meadow Winery
Wine For The People
William Chris Vineyards
Calais Winery
Ron Yates Winery
Lewis Wines
Experiences & tours.
Full service wine tour with a behind-the-scenes view.
Our tours are thoughtful, curated experiences that offer a behind-the-scenes view that covers all aspects of the wine-making process. From the anatomy of the plant to watching the process live during harvest, we take our 10+ years of inside-industry knowledge and distill it down to all of our guests.
PRIVATE TOURS
Our Private Tours are great for those looking for a more intimate and one-on-one experience or larger groups that are gathering to celebrate a special occasion or just enjoy their time together. We take the heavy lifting out of planning process so you can sit back and enjoy the ride.
GROUP TOURS
Our Group Tours are perfect for those looking to explore some of the best 100% Texas wineries in the Fredericksburg area while amongst good company. Let us use our insight to make all of the arrangements so you can relax, learn and enjoy your getaway.
IN-HOME WINE EXPERIENCE
If you want to do it all or if you just want to stay in! This experience is a great fit if you’re looking to explore different activities in Fredericksburg such as downtown shopping, eating, hiking AND you also want to have some of the best Texas wines around. This evening experience brings wine straight to you.
TRANSPORTATION
Our transportation services are for those who simply want a safe driver and comfortable vehicle while keeping their own schedule and plans.
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Our Guides Know Texas Wine.
Cellar Rat Wine Tours is the culmination of the passion of Clint Thomas , a cellar rat in the Texas Hill Country. With 10 years of experience in the wine industry comes many relationships and connections that are hard forged in the vineyards and wineries that occupy the second most visited wine destination in America.
Not only are the best wines already scouted, but the experience at some of the top Texas wineries is second to none.
Clint Thomas & Cadye Ellwanger
Wine Inspiration
If you would have asked me 10 years ago if I was going to be a winemaker, I probably would have laughed in your face. Hell, I wasn’t even a wine drinker much less someone who had any interest in
You might call us a little crazy but we think being a little crazy is a beautiful thing! The latest Cellar Rat wine - POCO LOCO - is ready for your glass. It's another easy-drinking red blend that pairs perfectly with
Introducing Sassquatch Pink
A Cellar Rat Rosé. Sassquatch is an attitude. Sassquatch is a mood. Sassquatch Pink is a lively and crisp rosé. The name Sassquatch is a nickname we use for our winemaker Clint Thomas because, well, he can be real sassy sometimes. 45%
2018 EL RATON
Our love for Sangiovese continues with this flagship wine called El Raton. 94% Sangiovese from Phillips Family Vineyard makes the base for this easy drinker. The 6% Petit Verdot comes from La Pradera Vineyard and builds the mid palate body and
GRWM: Wine Tour Pro Tips
Your bags are packed and you're ready to go. whether this is your first or tenth time in the texas wine country, here's a few pro tips to maximize your experience..
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