It’s SXSW and Spring Break! Whether you live in Austin and want to get out of town to escape the SXSW crowds or you’re a Texan looking for day trips and getaways over Spring Break, Texas Fine Wine has you covered!
Texas Fine Wine has a handful of weekend and day trip itineraries to visit Texas Wine Country. Spring time is the best time to visit the Texas Hill Country so come on out!
Looking for a winery near Austin? We offer day trips to Driftwood and Spicewood where you can visit two exceptional wineries: Duchman Family Winery and Spicewood Vineyards. Both happen to be located near terrific BBQ joints (the Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood and Opie’s BBQ in Spicewood), so pick up some ‘cue and head over to the wineries and grab a bottle for a picnic lunch or dinner.
Looking for wineries near San Antonio? Bending Branch Winery in Comfort is the perfect day trip! This winery, which offers both wine and bourbon, was just named a 2024 Hot Brand! from Wine Business Monthly. Need an overnight stay? Book a room at the lovely and luxurious Hotel Giles.
From Austin or San Antonio, it’s also a nice drive to Highway 290 between Johnson City and Fredericksburg where you can visit many wineries, including Pedernales Cellars in Stonewall, which has a fabulous outdoor deck with a stunning view of the Hill Country.
Making a trip to wine country from Dallas or Houston? Just head to our Visit Us page for weekend ideas. You can stay in Comfort or head over to Fredericksburg, the heart of wine country and stay at the rustic, but luxurious Cotton Gin Village or the new Albert Hotel. Make a relaxing day of it with visits to Bending Branch Winery and Pedernales Cellars. And for dinner, you don’t want to miss the Cabernet Grill, a fine dining restaurant with an all-Texas wine list.
Not sure which wines to try at these wineries? Here’s our Top 8 picks – two spectacular wines from each winery!
Bending Branch Winery
2023 Tannat Frizzante (sparkling rosé) – Silver, 2024 San Antonio Rodeo International Wine Competition
2020 Tannat, Tallent Vineyards – Double Gold/top of Class, 2025 San Antonio Rodeo International Wine Competition
Duchman Family Winery
2023 Roussanne – Double Gold, 2025 San Francisco International Wine Competition
2019 Montepulciano – Gold, 2025 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Pedernales Cellars
2022 Viognier Reserve – Double Gold, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
2021 Tempranillo Reserve – Double Gold, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Spicewood Vineyards
2023 Cinsault Rosé – Gold, 2025 San Francisco International Wine Competition
2021 The Independence (Bordeaux style blend) – Gold, 2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Hope to see you soon!