With more than 350 wineries, Texas is the fifth largest wine-producing state. Known as one of “the 10 best wine travel destinations in the world” (among other accolades), Texas is home to skillfully crafted wines that regularly earn gold, silver, and bronze medals in competitions around the globe.

Texas wine at a glance:

• Hill Country: Explore vineyards and tasting rooms around Fredericksburg and other Hill Country communities.
• South Texas: Discover Texas wine history in Del Rio, home to Val Verde Winery, founded in 1883.
• Panhandle Plains: Experience Lubbock’s wine region, where much of Texas’ wine grape production takes place.
• Prairies and Lakes: Follow Grapevine’s Urban Wine Trail for tasting rooms, wine events and a walkable wine experience.
• Piney Woods: Take a self-guided wine trail through the forests, vineyards and small towns of East Texas.

Texas Hill Country Vineyards and Wine Country Getaways

Home to some of Texas' best wineries, the Texas Hill Country is a key destination for first-time vineyard visitors as well as winery vets. Award-winning wines can be found throughout this lush region at more than 60 different destinations, Experience winery tours and tasting events at these renowned locations and immerse yourself in the region’s rich history and natural beauty.

Explore the Fredericksburg Wine Region

A must-stop on any trip through Texas Hill Country wine country is Fredericksburg, Texas, which sits at the center of a region with nearly 100 wineries, vineyards and tasting rooms. Founded by German immigrants in 1846, the town also offers plenty to explore between tastings, from German-inspired food and historic architecture to shops and museums.

Fredericksburg and the surrounding Highway 290 wine corridor offer plenty of ways to experience Texas wine beyond a traditional tasting. Tour underground cellars at Pedernales Cellars or Slate Theory, explore the vineyard and winemaking process at Augusta Vin or sip among the lavender fields at Becker Vineyards. Other notable stops include Grape Creek Vineyards, Hilmy Cellars, Signor Vineyards and Ab Astris Winery. Continue east toward Stonewall and Hye for Kuhlman Estate and William Chris Vineyards, which became the first Texas winery named to the World’s 50 Best Vineyards in 2025.

Hill Country Wineries Near Austin

Just outside Austin, the Hill Country wine scene stretches from Driftwood and Dripping Springs to the Highland Lakes, offering plenty of options for an easy day trip or weekend getaway. One of the region’s wine pioneers, Fall Creek Vineyards traces its roots to 1975, when its original estate vineyard was planted near Lake Buchanan. Today, visitors can sip among the vines at its Driftwood tasting room and even stay overnight at the winery’s Wine Country Inn. Nearby, Duchman Family Winery is known for Italian varietals made with Texas-grown grapes, while Driftwood Estate Winery pairs its wines with sweeping views from a bluff overlooking the vineyard. In Dripping Springs, Bell Springs Winery offers small-production wines, food and a laid-back Hill Country atmosphere.

Farther northwest, Flat Creek Estate near Marble Falls turns a winery visit into an all-day outing. The 80-acre estate features wine tastings, a full-service bistro, walking trails and an 18-hole disc golf course that winds through the vineyard.

Historic South Texas Winemaking in Del Rio

South Texas has its own place in the state’s wine story. Val Verde Winery in Del Rio was established in 1883 by Italian immigrant Frank Qualia, who found Lenoir grapes thriving in the area and brought his family’s winemaking traditions to Texas. Today, Val Verde remains family owned and is recognized as the oldest continuously operating winery in Texas. The current fourth-generation Qualia vintner still uses Frank’s family traditions from the old country to produce a highly respected variety of reds and whites, including an award-winning Port blend and a very popular Texas rosé.

Follow the Texas High Plains Wine Trail in Lubbock

Lubbock sits in the heart of the Panhandle Plains and is home to a thriving collection of wineries and vineyards, including some of the best-known names in Texas wine. Among them is Llano Estacado, one of the state’s most established wineries. Its name means “staked plains,” a nod to the surrounding landscape and the region where its first experimental vines were planted. From its first release of just 1,300 cases in 1977, Llano Estacado has grown into a prominent Texas winery, earning recognition for its wines at competitions around the world. Other notable Lubbock-area wineries on the Texas High Plains Wine Trail include Bolen Vineyards, English Newsom Cellars and McPherson Cellars.

Sip Along Grapevine’s Urban Wine Trail

Northeast of Dallas, the city of Grapevine is home to an urban wine trail consisting of eight wineries. Visitors can take a wine train or guided tour of the wineries or plan their own individual wine tours. If you plan a trip in September, make sure to attend GrapeFest, the largest wine festival in the Southwest.

The East Texas Wine Scene

With rolling hills and majestic forests, the Piney Woods Wine Trail of East Texas offers serene beauty and award-winning wines. The self-guided route connects more than 20 wineries across the region, with stops ranging from vineyard estates to downtown tasting rooms. Participating destinations include Kiepersol Vineyard & Winery, Enoch’s Stomp Vineyard & Winery, Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards and wineries throughout communities including Tyler, Pittsburg, Lindale, Nacogdoches and Marshall.

Wineries, beautiful views and scenic towns leave visitors feeling relaxed and at home in Texas. Their winery tours invite you to sit, sip and stay awhile, and we guarantee that when you leave, you’ll already be thinking about your next trip back.