25 gorgeous wineries within driving distance of San Antonio

4.0 Cellars
10354 E, 5761, US-290, Fredericksburg, TX, (830) 997-7470, fourpointwine.com
This Fredericksburg-area venue houses bottles from Brennan Vineyards, Lost Oak Winery and McPherson Cellars, and offers bottles for purchase and on-site consumption. While there is extensive indoor and outdoor seating available, here’s a word to the wise: groups of larger than six require a reservation.
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Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
1741 Herbelin Rd, New Braunfels, TX, (830) 885-4076, drycomalcreekvineyards.com
This New Braunfels winery is known for pioneering 'black Spanish’ style wines in Texas, so if hearty and spicy red wine is your jam, you definitely want to check this place out. The winery currently has 11 wines available for purchase by the bottle or via tastings, so there’s something for everyone. Plus, you can’t beat their large, super-shady outdoor space.
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Ab Astris Winery
320 Klein Road Stonewall, TX, (830) 644-8369, abastriswinery.com
Ab Astris may be known for their hearty, approachable Texas wines (the Cabernet Sauvignon is our fave), but it's worth noting that nicer weather affords guests more comfortable outdoor imbibing on the gorgeous property. Take a gander at a beautiful sunset, with grazing boards chock-full of cheese, meats and fruit, live music on the weekends, and a glass of wine in hand.
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Bell Springs Winery
3700 Bell Springs Rd, Dripping Springs, TX, (512) 643-7398, bellspringswinery.com
Small-batch wines, chef prepared food and incredible surroundings make Bell Springs Winery worth the hike. This Dripping Springs-area winery has no shortage of outdoor seating for enjoying some company and a glass of vino. Pull up one of their many comfy Adirondack chairs and gaze at the sunset while live music from local artists floats through the air.
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Slate Mill Wine Collective
4222 S State Hwy 16, Fredericksburg, TX, (830) 391-8510, slatemillwinecollective.com
This collaboration-heavy venue offers patio sippin, production tours, bottles and tastings to-go and tons of space to enjoy (socially-distanced) company. Reservations are required for production tours, but general seating is first come, first served.
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Bent Oak Winery
2000 Windy Terrace STE 2B, Cedar Park, TX, (512) 953-8094, bentoakwinery.com
This winery may be closer to Austin than to SA, but you won’t get any ATX attitude from this cozy, husband-and-wife operated spot. Throw a blanket out under the many oaks on the property — you may even lie under the bent oak tree that inspired this winery’s name. Be aware that, due to COVID-19 restrictions, individuals must buy food, merchandise, or gift certificates of greater value than wine purchased in order to consume on premises.
Photo via Instagram / bentoakwinery

Bingham Family Vineyards
3915 B, US-290 E, Fredericksburg, TX, (830) 304-6616, binghamfamilyvineyards.com
This quaint Fredericksburg winery offers sprawling Hill Country views, cheese, charcuterie and — of course — amazing Texas wine. Grab a bottle and post up at an outdoor table for a relaxing weekend afternoon.
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Blue Lotus Winery
5151 FM 20, Seguin, TX, (830) 379-9463, bluelotuswinery.com
This Seguin venue offers both wine and mead — fermented honey mixed with water, considered the oldest known alcoholic beverage — for purchase by the bottle, but be aware: those who plan to consume onsite will be required to purchase food.
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Cicada Cellars
14746 US-290, Stonewall, TX, (830) 456-9324, cicadacellars.com
This Stonewall-area winery offers award-winning small-batch wines in a lush, casual atmosphere. Cicada Cellars is one of the few wineries on our list currently offering wine by the glass. Guests may also sample via a tasting flight, or bite the bullet and purchase whole bottles.
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Driftwood Estate Winery
4001 Elder Hill Rd, Driftwood, TX, (512) 858-9667, driftwoodwine.come
This Hill Country venue is perched on a bluff overlooking the vineyard, which means it gives us amazing wine as well as plenty of opportunities for a ‘gram or five. Wines may be purchased by the bottle, but we suggest the uber-affordable tasting flight, which includes six samples of pre-selected wines and a souvenir glass for $18.
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Farmhouse Vineyards Marketplace & Tipsy Trailer
402 E Main St, Johnson City, TX, (830) 282-4249, farmhousevineyard.com
This venue hits all the weekend day trip needs: shopping, live music, wine. Grab a seat outside and enjoy wines by the tasting, glass or bottle. While reservations are not required, they are encouraged.
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Fiesta Winery 290
6260 US-290, Fredericksburg, TX, (830) 997-4466, fiestawinery.com/#!fredericksburg-290/ctil
Family owned and operated, Fiesta Winery boats four locations and offers a type of wine for every palate. The Fredericksburg tasting room and patio has plenty of room to enjoy your vino and live music, but be aware: the winery requires that guests purchase food or merchandise of a higher value than the wine consumed onsite.
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Grape Creek Vineyards
10587 E U.S, US-290, Fredericksburg, TX, (830) 644-2710, grapecreek.com
Owners Brian and Jennifer Heath strive to provide a “Tuscany in Texas” experience to all who visit, which is apparent in the impressive, sprawling property, which offers ample indoor and outdoor seating. Reservations are recommended for tours and private tastings.
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Heath Sparkling Wines
10591 East US, US-290, Fredericksburg, TX, (830) 304-1011, heathsparkling.com
In 2019, construction was completed on the dramatic, modern venue that houses Heath Sparkling Wines, the first winery in Texas dedicated to sparkling wines. The first and only wine destination of its kind in the Lone Star State is beautiful with ample outdoor seating and bubbles galore.
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Hye Meadow Winery
10257 West, US-290, Hye, TX, (855) 493-9463, hyemeadow.com
Located on a gorgeous property under towering oak trees, Hye Meadow Winery is a lush, super-relaxing destination with countless spots to kick back, relax and enjoy a glass of wine made from 100% Texas grapes.
Photo via Instagram / hyemeadow_winery

Lewis Wines
3209 US-290, Johnson City, TX, (512) 987-0660, lewiswines.com
This winery boasts a huge outdoor space with plenty of room to social distance while you sample one of the many available Texas wines. Reservations are required, but here’s an insider tip: explore the website prior to arrival for the opportunity to rent a picnic table to enjoy your wine by the glass — or bottle — at a reserved spot.
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Longhorn Cellars
315 Farm to Market 1376, Fredericksburg, TX, (830) 990-2990, longhorncellars.com
This children and dog friendly tasting room is one of the few currently allowing outside food. Pack a picnic basket and head to this Fredericksburg winery for a perfectly relaxing Texas afternoon. Don’t forget to make reservations — they’re required on Saturdays!
Photo via Instagram / longhorn.cellars

Messina Hof Hill Country
9996 US-290 E, Fredericksburg, TX, (830) 990-4653, messinahof.com/hillcountry
The most awarded winery in Texas, Messina Hof boasts three (about to become four) locations. The Fredericksburg tasting room requires reservations on Saturdays, so plan accordingly.
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Texas Legato
2935 FM 1478, Lampasas, TX, (512) 556-9600, texaslegatowinery.net
This family owned winery is located in the northern part of Texas Hill Country, where the breezes are sweet and the sunsets are stunning. Just two hours from SA, Texas Legato winery offers tastings as well as wines by the glass and by the bottle.
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Westcave Cellars Winery
683 Ranch Rd 1320, Johnson City, TX, (512) 431-1403, westcavecellars.com
This family owned and operated winery produces 100% Texas wines in a French style. Many of Westcave’s award-winning wines are vinted from the grapes grown on the property, where self-paced tastings and wine purchases by the glass or bottle can be enjoyed.
Photo via Instagram / westcavecellars