Texas Hill Country Winery Guide

Forget Napa. Meet the Texas Hill Country. The Texas Hill Country is home to over 50 unique wineries scattered throughout the scenic countryside that gives Hill Country its name. Though you’ll encounter everything from Italian varietals to Rhone-style wines, Texas Hill Country wine tours are about more than wine.

As you sip on the best wines in the region, you’ll also stumble upon rolling hills, small towns, the peaceful Pedernales River, and rustic wineries unlike any you’ve visited before. Whether you embark on a wine tasting tour or self-guide your way down Highway 290, Texas Wine Country will become your go-to wine tasting destination.

Discover eight of our favorite vineyards and wineries around the Lone Star State, then take home varietals from La Cantera’s Exclusive Winery Partners and local Fredericksburg boutiques.

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LA CANTERA WINERY PARTNERS

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Featured Winery - William Chris

What began as an acquaintance as winemakers in the Hill Country became a collaboration between William “Bill” Blackmon & Chris Brundrett; one that’s based on a shared winemaking philosophy and a vision for what the Texas wine industry is capable of. Bill & Chris agree that great wines are not made, but grown in the vineyard. They also believe that wine should be inspired by the pleasure that is shared with an extended community of friends and family over a bottle. The creation of each new vintage depends greatly upon these two priorities.

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Featured Winery - Turtle Creek

Dan and Sue began the Turtle Creek Enterprise in March 2016, after traveling to Italy in 2013 and hiking through the fields, vineyards, olive groves and villages of Tuscany…Turtle Creek Olives and Vines and Turtle Creek Vineyard are businesses designed to promote agriculture and tourism in Kerr County, while also built on the principle that with ethical practices and hard work, success follows suit.

Exclusive Fredericksburg WINERies

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AB ASTRIS WINERY

Ab Astris is a family-owned, boutique winery in the lush Hill Country setting of Stonewall. This 12-acre estate primarily grows Tannat, Souzao, Clairette Blanche and Montepulciano. Rock & Vine Featured Wine: Ab Astris 2016 Montepulciano Notes: Chocolate and cola on the nose. Black pepper, cherry, and chocolate on the palette. Recommended Pairing: Anything tomato based, like pizza or pasta. Special Offer: Free shipping on orders over six bottles, 10% off purchase, 2-for-1 wine tastings.

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ADEGA VINHO WINERY

Adega Vinho is one of our newest Texas Hill Country wineries located in picturesque Stonewall. The Bigler family is dedicated to their craft of sustainably producing great Texas wines. Rock & Vine Featured Wine: Adega Vinho’s 2019 Tempranillo Rosé. Notes: Medium-bodied wine with tastes of watermelon, strawberries and tangerines. Recommended Pairing: Spanish tapas, grilled salmon, and paella. Special Offer: 10% off all wine for La Cantera website viewers. Private tastings for $100/couple.

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AB ASTRIS WINERY

Ab Astris is a family-owned, boutique winery in the lush Hill Country setting of Stonewall. This 12-acre estate primarily grows Tannat, Souzao, Clairette Blanche and Montepulciano. Rock & Vine Featured Wine: Ab Astris 2016 Montepulciano Notes: Chocolate and cola on the nose. Black pepper, cherry, and chocolate on the palette. Recommended Pairing: Anything tomato based, like pizza or pasta. Special Offer: Free shipping on orders over six bottles, 10% off purchase, 2-for-1 wine tastings.

shopping Fredericksburg

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AB ASTRIS WINERY

Ab Astris is a family-owned, boutique winery in the lush Hill Country setting of Stonewall. This 12-acre estate primarily grows Tannat, Souzao, Clairette Blanche and Montepulciano. Rock & Vine Featured Wine: Ab Astris 2016 Montepulciano Notes: Chocolate and cola on the nose. Black pepper, cherry, and chocolate on the palette. Recommended Pairing: Anything tomato based, like pizza or pasta. Special Offer: Free shipping on orders over six bottles, 10% off purchase, 2-for-1 wine tastings.

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ADEGA VINHO WINERY

Adega Vinho is one of our newest Texas Hill Country wineries located in picturesque Stonewall. The Bigler family is dedicated to their craft of sustainably producing great Texas wines. Rock & Vine Featured Wine: Adega Vinho’s 2019 Tempranillo Rosé. Notes: Medium-bodied wine with tastes of watermelon, strawberries and tangerines. Recommended Pairing: Spanish tapas, grilled salmon, and paella. Special Offer: 10% off all wine for La Cantera website viewers. Private tastings for $100/couple.

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AB ASTRIS WINERY

Ab Astris is a family-owned, boutique winery in the lush Hill Country setting of Stonewall. This 12-acre estate primarily grows Tannat, Souzao, Clairette Blanche and Montepulciano. Rock & Vine Featured Wine: Ab Astris 2016 Montepulciano Notes: Chocolate and cola on the nose. Black pepper, cherry, and chocolate on the palette. Recommended Pairing: Anything tomato based, like pizza or pasta. Special Offer: Free shipping on orders over six bottles, 10% off purchase, 2-for-1 wine tastings.

brought to you by rock & vine

Loma de Vida Spa & Wellness is situated atop one of the highest hills in San Antonio. Soak up the sights of the city from a heated infinity pool and hillside hot tub. In addition to traditional and non-traditional spa services, and even special massages designed with couples in mind.

brought to you by rock & vine

Loma de Vida Spa & Wellness is situated atop one of the highest hills in San Antonio. Soak up the sights of the city from a heated infinity pool and hillside hot tub. In addition to traditional and non-traditional spa services, and even special massages designed with couples in mind.