Wineries
Wineries and vineyards are fast becoming a familiar site in the Texas Hill Country. Texas is the fifth largest wine producing state in the nation, with 3,000 acres of fruit bearing vines. Five wineries existed in Texas in 1980. This number has soared to over 100 wineries to date.
The Napa Valley of Texas...
The Texas Hill Country is a recognized American Viticulture Area and is the largest in the nation with 15,000 sq miles. [(information from Texas Tech University Research) note: this is a PDF link].
Notable Wineries:
- Becker Vineyards (830) 644.2681, 464 Becker Farms Rd., Stonewall 78671. Located 11 miles east of Fredericksburg, 3 miles west of Stonewall, off U.S. Hwy 290. Exit Jenschke Lane, turn right at 464 Becker Farms Road.
- Grape Creek Vineyard (830) 644.2710, 97 Vineyard Lane, Stonewall 78671
- Torre di Pietra Vineyards (830) 644.2829, 10915 E US Hwy 290, Fredericksburg, 78624. Located ten miles east of Fredericksburg on Hwy 290.
- Woodrose Winery (830)644.2539, 662 Woodrose Lane, Stonewall 78671. Located on the south side of Hwy 290 just west of Stonewall or 14 miles east of Fredericksburg on Woodrose Lane
Or visit the Texas Hill Country Wine Trail website for a complete listing.
Drive Times
Getting from one place to another takes time in the Hill Country. Texas is a big state and there's a lot of land to traverse. I've put together a drive time grid of how long it takes to get from one place to another.
Roadtrips through the Hill Country
The very thought of a roadtrip sparks energy in the air. As a college student, my best friend and I would stock the car with candy bars, sodas and enough clothing to last a week. We'd head off to Vegas or the mountains or sites yet unknown for an overnight.
