Fredericksburg, Texas, is an ideal place to visit for anyone who loves a great glass of wine. Many people call the area around this city Texas Wine Country, and it has more than 50 wineries and vineyards. The first settlers in the area used native mustang grapes to make delicious wine. You can visit a winery with friends or family members and enjoy some of the excellent drinks made in the region. Here are some excellent wineries that you can tour in Fredericksburg.
Barons Creek Vineyards
Barons Creek Vineyards has an intimate, attractive tasting room that holds 10 people. Larger groups can try wine in the equally well-appointed barrel room or tank room. You can also spend time on the patio or the 2,400-square-foot pavilion, hang out next to the fountain, or enjoy a weekend getaway in one of their luxurious villas. A sunset champagne toast in the winery tower is optional, and the views are beautiful. There’s also a gift shop with a range of wine-related gifts and gadgets.
Barons Creek is a popular place for weddings, and there’s live music every Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. It’s open Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday until 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
Augusta Vin
Augusta Vin has a beautiful, two-story tasting room with timber frames, and their knowledgeable staff can suggest the best wines for your preferences. This 60-acre vineyard was planted in 2017 with grape varieties from around the world that can thrive in Texas’s climate. Many musicians perform here, and it’s popular for many types of special events. People can visit daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
William Chris Vineyards
These idyllic vineyards are in a century-old farmhouse near Fredericksburg, and the cozy tasting room has wooden tables and a view of the surrounding landscape. There’s also a larger, more modern room next door for bigger groups. William Chris Vineyards makes about 10 award-winning wines from their crops and from grapes grown at other vineyards in the state. There’s live music on weekends, and members of their wine club have the first opportunity to purchase new wines.
They’re open Monday to Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 a.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations are required on weekends.
Becker Vineyards
Becker Vineyards is a 10,000-square-foot winery with an underground wine cellar, a tasting room, a log cabin built in the 1890s, 56 acres of vineyards, a reception hall for special events, a lavender farm, a pavilion, and more. The first tour on weekends is at 11:30 a.m., and others follow hourly until 4:30 p.m.
Visiting a winery is an excellent way for you to see the lush landscape around Fredericksburg. You can also meet new people, relax, sample some of the best wines in the area, and learn more about local culture.
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