Ab Astris Winery

Fantastic family owned and run winery. Lovely location with a large patio with the star of the show being the Texas grown wines. Loved learning about the story of the vineyard and tasting the different wines available. A fellow customer also recommended a podcast “This is Texas Wine” which has an episode featuring the winemaker and his wife which was awesome to listen to on our drive home from our hill country long weekend. Highly, highly recommend! We will most definitely be back.

My friends and I came to taste Texas wine, and we weren't disappointed by the offerings from Ab Astris! We had a lovely tasting on the patio and our host (she was a young woman with long dark hair - truly sorry not to remember her name, because she was great) was super knowledgeable and answered all of our questions about grape growing in Texas! We were happy to take a few bottles home, and also to have the opportunity to check out LBJ park on our way out! The property is gorgeous and I hope to get to visit again someday!

AA never disappoints. Hadn't been in a while so went for a full tasting. So glad we did. We all took home some lovely wine to enjoy again. Our host was very knowledgeable and made our experience delightful. Beautiful setting even on a dreary day. We always feel super confident dragging our new-to-Texas wine friends to this outstanding place.

Visited on a girls trip, 1st stop. Enjoyed 2 out of 5 for the wine tasting. Not too impressed with the wines. It was super quiet inside i felt bad for even talking lol, but it definitely went with the atmosphere. The view was beautiful. Ordered a charcuterie board and was super disappointed. Liked the view, but not sure i would go bk.

My wife and I recently stumbled across this winery while doing the Lyndon B. Johnson Ranch tour, and we couldn't have been happier with our experience. They are very personable here, and the owner volunteered to bring us wines to do a tasting outside, even though they didn't have a tasting bar outdoors (we had our two dogs with us). He described in detail each wine to us, and even told us a bit about him and his wife's winery journey. The wines were amazing, the best we had our whole trip. Their red wines are fantastic! I would highly suggest visiting this winery if you want something off the beaten path, that is quiet and comfortable, and has wines that rival the best in Texas Hill Country!

What a beautiful family owned and run winery. We went on a Sunday in March and the weather was perfect. The live music along with winery dog made for a peaceful afternoon of catching up with friends and enjoying being in the moment. The views were beautiful and love that’s it’s down the street from both a beautiful park and next door to a breathtaking wedding venue. I recommend doing a tasting and then picking a bottle to enjoy with a cheeseboard or to take home. The glasses are beautiful and of course available for purchase. The live music only added to the calm that you feel while visiting. Can’t wait to go back!

Great winery near LBJ ranch. They have a large patio to enjoy one of their many wines! Their list is very extensive! We especially like all of their roses, I believe there are 3 different ones, all delicious! Very friendly staff

We loved this winery! The staff was so sweet and friendly. The wines were great, the cheeseboard was so good and the live music under the trees was so relaxing.

Taylor made our wine tasting experience memorable! Very knowledgeable in his wine and very personable. The wines are very good and is well worth searching out and experiencing. Beautiful and peaceful tasting room.

Visited here for a girls' trip, and it was amazing. I've only been to Napa Wineries, and this one is definitely one of my favorites. The wine is amazing, and the setting/atmosphere is so relaxed yet fun! I loved the live music, atmosphere, and we were able to bring in our own food which made us savor our wine and truly enjoy it. We spent a lot of time here and just loved the experience! It is a great place to go if you are looking for a nice variety of wines, amazing service, and lovely people. Cannot wait to go back!

Went on Friday afternoon 8/11. Had to reschedule the day before and they were very accommodating. We reserved a tasting with small plate pairing ahead of time online and found the pairings to be well paired and the service very friendly and accommodating. The wine is very good. My fiancé and I have done tastings at ~15 wineries in the area and while we find things we like everywhere, the wine at Ab Astris was consistently good across the board, they had several estate wines which for younger vines have good nuanced flavor and structure. For anyone reading negativity in the reviews below, this winery is family owned and boutique, with quality wine that deserves taking the time to reserve ahead of time and not rush through. We found the staff to be friendly and very much the embodiment of a casual Texas hill country mentality. If you're expecting Napa commercial tasting experience ... maybe adjust your expectations.

Ab Astris is NOT on the wine tasting passport, came here buy accident, it was a decent drive I was a bit upset about the mix up and Texas wineries for not being more transparent about about participating wineries for the Christmas affair. The owner was very accommodating after hearing about my debacle, looking forward to tasting the wines, so far the review is just about the customer service.

What an amazing place! Incredible wine, incredible staff, and such a pretty setting. They are one of the fastest growing wineries in the hill country with all Texas wine. They've recently released some new estate vintages and they are AWESOME. you'll react just like this (pic) when you have them!

Taylor was our wine tasting server. He was very nice.!!! 10/10 recommend this place. The wine was very good. -fremins

Houston, we have a problem... this winery is truly from the stars! The wine is out of this world while the atmosphere and service is down to Earth. I highly recommend spending an afternoon here with a group of friends or your favorite family member. It'll be a stellar time, for sure.

Beautiful grounds, friendly service, great wine. Off the beaten path and worth the trip!

Really friendly family run winery. Their reds and whites are both quite delicious and the outdoor scenery is quite picturesque.

We all know Fredericksburg is the heart of Texas Hill Country for wine but I am willing to put my name on it that Ab Astris Winery will most likely be your favorite winery to visit on your trip. Our group of friends had been wine hopping around Fredericksburg and the best was truly saved for last, here! To be honest if we only did Ab Astris the whole time, I would've been more than happy with it. We actually skipped the option of visiting another winery after because we were enjoying ourselves way too much. This winery is family run and operated. The whole gang is involved and even lives on the property. Their passion for wine and hospitality is evident and I almost felt like I was part of the family. With ample parking you'll easily get your group situated and will enter the front doors of the tasting room. The AC is on full blast and it's so open! Can easily hold 75 people with plenty of comfort still inside the tasting room. There is a wide variety of wines and they do offer a wine tasting that goes for $15 a person. Their pours are heavy so you get your money's worth. Since we were a large group think 20+ people they were super sweet and allowed our group to have their tasting to outside. They actually came to us as we sat down and enjoyed the shaded area of all their beautiful trees. You can spend hours on on their shaded patio but I recommend the trees. It's so calming and a nice detachment from reality. I have to say they probably have some of the most beautiful views around in the area. When we had gone they actually had just launched their Rosé and I was living for it. We kept ordering glasses and bottles of it and the group was in love with it. Their whole portfolio honestly was superb and one of the best out in Fredericksburg. Bathrooms are located on the right hand side of the building but their indoors, very well kept, and super clean (a/c as well). Ab Astris is Latin for "stars are aligned" and I wholeheartedly agree they were. I'm planning to bring my parents up for a trip just for this spot. Fun Fact is the winery is on land from Lyndon B Johnson's original estate.

Chill winery with a wonderful shaded front porch where you can look out over a pasture full of wildflowers, listen to the birds sing, and shoot the breeze while sipping a quality glass of wine. The location is perfect - just a short drive off of U.S. 290, yet far away from the Saturday madness of the wineries on U.S. 290. On our second visit, the staff immediately recognized us from our first visit. I found that impressive, as I've belonged to some other wine clubs for years where I've never been recognized by any staff member. Get here before the wine limos and bachelorette party groups discover it! (I'm not yet a member of the Ab Astris wine club yet, but considering it). They have grapes growing on the property, but they seem to rely heavily on Texas High Plains grapes, like many other area wineries. My favorite is the Montepulciano, followed by the Tempranillo and Tannat (I'm a red lover, by the way).

Delightful wines and wonderful people. If the "wine disneyland" of the main 290 wineries gets overwhelming get off the main road and stop in for delightful examples of Texas wines. Say hello to Buddy as well.

We stopped here on our 2nd stop. We were just going to get wine by the glass. Their website offered food but when we showed up the man at the hostess stand told us they had sold out. This was barely 1pm. We were asked to sit out in the yard tables as the tables close to the building were for taste testers. Guess that's where the money really is and that's what they care about.

I've been to Ab Astris several times since they opened some 18 months ago, and I have always enjoyed the ambience, the wine and the service. They are located a few miles back in the country off 290 between Johnson City and Fredericksburg and far enough off the highway that you really don't hear the buzz of traffic, as you do with many of the area's vineyards. That makes for a more pleasant experience sitting outside, and that is complimented by a view of pastures and oak motts on one side and vineyard on the other. My buddy who accompanied me wants to build a house in that setting. Bucolic! The wines are good and improving as their craftsmanship grows. The Tannat has become one of my go-to lighter reds with not much tannin and a pleasant palate all the way through. My friend, a persnickety drinker partial to not much at all, even liked it. The Viognier and Albariño are very credible whites with more body than you'd expect. Service is stellar. I've never been there when the husband and wife owners weren't on scene and up to their elbows serving customers. We were there on a cool, breezy day recently (February in Central Texas being more like April in Minnesota such that I don't mind it), and their smallish patio was pretty full of folks who thought it was actually cold. We were at one end of a picnic table near a propane heater, when the young server came over and, in a very embarrassed and apologetic fashion, asked if we could move to the other side to make way for one of the larger groups who had booked there for a party. Naturally we agreed (me more readily than my more thin-blooded, ex-Californian pal). Out of gratitude, she gave us a complimentary bottle of Viognier. That's how they do it at Ab Astris. Lean in towards the customer and make sure they have good wine and a great experience.

The older woman behind the bar (the wine stewards apparant mother) was quite rude. She made a comment on my shoes that was just odd & clearly driven from some insecure place. The dogs that were allowed inside were very poorly behaved - one nearly bit a lady who walked by & also freaked out when another dog showed up. These types of dogs shouldn't be allowed right next to the tasting counter. This was only in the span of 5 minutes we were inside before choosing outdoors as the only peaceful place to drink our wine. Decent wine, atmosphere decidedly less so. Could certainly be more welcoming on a nearly empty Thursday...

Recently in the area with a girlfriend. Based on the reviews we decided to give this place a try. It was a very cold Sunday. This place is a tad off 290 but worth the effort. A family run winery. Got served by the wine maker and his mother in law. Clean open tasting room. $15 to taste and you get to pick from their list. Outside they have some nice areas to sit. I personally wasn't blown away by anything I tasted but that doesn't mean it isn't worth your time. There are wineries I love and then they have a season I don't like anything. That is the great thing about wine, it is always changing. I love them trying to be a true TX winery by getting their fruit from Texas. Nice people, nice experience, when back in the area we would be back.

Make a reservation for sure! This beautiful vineyard is young but they know what they're doing and had a musician with an amazing voice and was tempting to stay there all day with how beautiful and peaceful it was. If you meet the dog he's super friendly and spent a lot of time with us but that could have been because he likes cheese too

Looking for something special in the Hill Country? Ab Astris Winery is not only a beautiful setting with some fantastic 100% Texas wines, but now, they offer a stellar food pairing experience! This is not your usual wine-and-cheese sort of tasting. At $70 a person, this is definitely an elevated experience. Each of the 5 wines served is expertly paired with a dish hand-made with care by the resident Sommelier, Mitchell. The foods are sourced locally and the menu changes seasonally to ensure freshness. The menu this past weekend was the start of their summer pairings and had a decidedly Italian flare. Our first course was a light and complex Antipasto board with cheese, salami, artichoke, petite peppers and more. It paired nicely with their light and complex rose called Aurora, which is a blend of Cinsault, Mourvedre and Montepulciano. While this is not a traditional rose blend, the grapes play well together and yield a Provencal style with layers of fruit and herb flavors. Next came the 'Primi' course. This house made bread with Mitchell's own sourdough starter, was thinly sliced, toasted and topped with an onion and tomato jam and fresh baby tomatoes. The dish was decidedly rustic and its acidity played well with the Apricus Rose, which is a blend of Montepuliciano, Petite Sirah and Tannat. Again this rose is not a traditional blend of grapes, but all sourced from the younger vines on the estate. The finished wine is quite savory and herbaceous, not what you may expect from a rose. I highly recommend the wine as a fun tool to play with food pairings. The complexity will do well with many tomato-based foods, which can sometimes be tough for pairing. Our 'Insalata' course was the most beautiful salad I've seen and tasted in quite some time. I should have gotten a pic! This was a bowl of toasted grains and seeds with local peas, colorful baby carrots, all mixed with a slightly spicy tomato aioli and topped with herbs and flowers. It was like a party in my mouth! The crunchy toasted grains balanced well with the delicate herbs and the spice balanced things out. The Stello white blend is a dry wine of Roussanne, Clairette Blanche, Picpoul Blanc, and Marsanne. A traditional French Rhone Blend includes 4 grapes that are proving to grow well in Texas and I'm excited to follow the progress of the estate Clairette Blanche, as it is the first to be planted here in our state. Now we move to our main course, which proved that every course just got even better than the one before. A large meatball of bison and wild boar, set atop a ricotta parmesan polenta and topped with a simple tomato sauce. I love traditional Italian food and this meatball was outstanding, juicy and flavorful. The 2017 Montepuliciano is a fantastic traditional Italian wine that traditionally goes well with a tomato based dish. These grapes were sourced from Reddy Vineyards in the Texas High Plains and produces some of my favorite red wines in our state. The wine is drinking well today, but also shows the ability to age for another 5 years. I highly recommend picking up a few bottles. It'll be a perfect pairing with an easy frozen pepperoni pizza at home! And we finished our lunch with a light dessert of Almond Olive Oil Cake and fresh Blackberries paired with the 2016 Maximus red blend. Often times people think a wine served with dessert needs to be a sweet wine. I disagree, as I think its best to focus on enhancing a flavor of the dessert dish. In this case, the blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Tannat and Petit Verdot is a decidedly dry and bold wine. The delicate cake, which was not very sweet but instead a bit savory, added a light note to the wine and the blackberries brought out the fruit notes of the wine. I will also point out two of my personal favorite Ab Astris wines, which are the Picpoul Blanc and the sparkling Estate Petillant Naturel made from Clairette Blanche...I took two bottles home. After our tasting, I was able to take a moment to walk along the vines with Kristen, as we looked at the progress of this year's crop. The Tannat is looking quite nice with a full canopy and some plump new berries. The tasting experience is by appointment only and there are only 10 people in the intimate setting. You can reserve on their website https://www.abastriswinery.com or you can pop in to enjoy a regular tasting or a glass on their lovely covered patio.

Ab Astris Winery is one of my new"ish" favorite Texas Hill Country wineries. My Texas winemaking friends have been telling me to try this spot out for a while now. They were accurate in their recommendation. The wine here is well structured and good. This is a family-owned establishment. They source grapes from their estate and other Texas vineyards. Their tasting room is beautiful and away from the noise of the 290. The staff is typically members of the family. Their passion for Ab Astris is infections. They are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. On the weekends it is common to find great live music on their outdoor oak tree-shaded patio. I like to come here to get away, sip good wine, and recenter from the craziness of life.

Can't say enough wonderful things about this family-owned winery. It's off the road from the historic Johnson house area. It's so modern yet quaint inside with a beautiful view of the vineyards (you can walk to them and take pics too). Outdoors, there's plenty of seating, and when I was there, there was a live band giving you all the vibes. I forget how much the tasting was, but it was really good wine too!

What a nice little winery! We did a tasting and loved every glass. They have a beautiful setting, great for pictures and just soaking in the Texas wine country. We were served by one of the owners, she was so nice and inviting (the whole team was). We will be back again and again!

We enjoyed our stop at Ab Astris. It was a busy day, but everyone was spread out and it didn't feel crowded. There was live music and we enjoyed the tasting. We bought a couple bottles and would return again.

I really liked the casual location.but the wines were not top notch. Good, but not the best for the price.

This is my favorite Texas winery - it's amazing. The family that owns and operates it is wonderful and makes you feel like you're part of their family. Great wines, especially the reds. Expansive patio to hang out and enjoy a glass (or bottle) of wine.

Stopped by yesterday for a tasting and stayed to share a bottle of Tempranillo with friends on the patio. They have been open 5 weekends so far, and I was pleasantly surprised. Their location and tasting room are gorgeous, and their wines are of good quality, especially the reds. This is a family business and the people were very sweet and friendly. It is set off of 290 a mile of two in Stonewall, and I appreciate the privacy and peace that allows. I think this place will last and I look forward to visiting again.

Astris has amazing views and some amazing wines. It was one of our last stops on a wine tour and we ended up buying a bottle of everything we sampled. That's a big endorsement given we ended up with quite a few white wines and are typically more dry red wine drinkers. It was interested to see how different (and delicious) their two Roussanne wines were.

Loved this location. Recently went and everyone was spaced apart. Beautiful grounds. We ordered two bottles of wine and sat down under their huge trees. They provide so much shade. I can't wait to go back when we can actually tour.

What a great find! A fairly new winery, super cute, great wine. Lots of chairs under beautiful trees. The employees are very friendly and knowledgeable about the wines. Stop by and try them out!

Great wine, service, and people. Prices are reasonable for the quality. I only wish they had some food or snacks as we hit it at lunch expecting at least cheese and crackers. I still recommend this place.

Great spot just off of 290. The reds are outstanding and the venue is beautiful! Very excited to see this place up and running. The staff is wonderful and allow for a fun/informative experience. We will definitely be coming back!

Fantastic location. Great views and surprisingly delicious wines! We were so impressed by this quaint family owned vineyard located behind the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Park. Definitely worth the drive out from Fredricksburg. Will definitely go back!

Awesome winery! Love the wines, views and most of all the people! This family has put their heart and soul into their business!! Shine on!

An amazing setting paired with amazing wines. Pulling off busy hwy 290 you follow the signs to a great spot just off the highway. All of the wines we tried were very good. Plenty of outdoor tables amongst the oaks give you room to spread. The service was great and so happy we stopped by.

Off the beaten bath just a tad, really great tasting room and outdoor area. Service is very friendly and knowledgable about the wine. Wine is solid - very balanced tasting menu. Did a great job of managing the room while we were there, and really work hard to ensure a positive experience for guests, which can be tricky as I've experienced at other tasting rooms. Can't say enough about how nice the uncluttered tasting room is - very pleasant space. Will definitely be back!

The older server with short brown hair and the younger server at this winery were incredibly rude. Right when we arrived the older server said "y'all can go sit outside". We then moved outside and told them we were freezing cold (it was 40 degrees) and asked if we could sit inside. The server then responded that they had wine tasters there and thought we would be too loud so she asked us to stay outside. The entire time we were freezing but decided to enjoy ourselves. Throughout the entire time we were at the winery they continued to ask us to leave and then the older server decided to take videos and photos of us. They close at 5pm and we were waiting for our ride to pick us up. Around 5:15 I personally went in and apologized to the older short brown hair server that our Uber wasn't there yet. She responded by saying "we've been waiting since 3 for y'all to leave" (we didn't arrive at the winery until after 3:45) at this point we felt very uncomfortable but continued to wait for our Uber that was running late. Eventually one of our group members noticed the older short haired brunette worker was taking photos and videos of us and when asked about it she said "I'm only sending it to my daughter". At this point we left feeling unwelcomed and uncomfortable. We began walking down the road trying to leave as quickly as we could. The owners and workers drove by and very rudely sent us off. Overall I would not recommend this winery to anyone. The staff was incredible rude, the wine was subpar at most, and the views were much better at every other winery we visited. The only thing this winery had going for them was their dog "buddy". Other than the dog save the trip and visit other places such as slate theory or signor.

We first visited Ab Astris by recommendation from Calais (another top pick winery) after our visit to Fredericksburg. So so happy we came! We ended up joining as members after we walked in and felt so welcomed as their family. Not to mention their reds are out of this world. We particularly love their Boudreaux blend. We also just experienced their members party and fell more in love with the estate. Even with the rain we had so much fun - hello picturesque rainbow. Splashy around in the rain with our daughter was so much fun! Not to mention the wine, food and live music. Do yourself a favor visit and enjoy everything Ab Astris has to offer.

Lovely property and great wine tasting experience. Family owned and run and we thoroughly enjoyed our service by daughter Kristen. Young vines so their wine is sourced from a W Texas vineyard. Good juice! We joined their wine club so that should tell you all you need to know! Looking forward to what their gonna put out when their grapes on property produce; looks promising! We left with a bottle of their rose' and the Montepulciano and we look forward to returning to pick up our wine club allotment in the Fall. Keep up the good work!

We try to visit the Texas wine country every year. We have our favorites, but always try to visit new ones as well. Ab Astris was recommended to us by 2other wineries. Glad we went! Beautiful setting, great wines, friendly service and we were able to enjoy our lunch on the patio. Don't miss this one!!!

Nice new winery in the Stonewall area. Nestled off the road in a beautiful country setting. We had a great tasting here. I plan to go back and spend more time just enjoying a glass of wine outdoors. Our favorite was the montepulciano which is a variety that I don't find at too many other Texas wineries.

Had visited a few wineries, had room for 1 more drink. This place was 3 miles away so hit it up. They wouldn't sell us any wine by the glass, only a full bottle purchase or tasting. Nope, not in the mood for a long tasting, I know what I want and nope, not buying a bottle bc we all want something different. So we walked out, drove down the road to Hye Meadow and had an amazing time. The whole "our rules or nothing" for how I can taste your wine can kiss my fat @ss. Plenty of other choices.

5 stars. Great wines. Great service. Beautiful property!! Highly recommend. We did the 5 glass tasting, the tasting women came to up out on the patio lounge chairs.

The family that runs this vineyard is wonderful. Great info about the wines and the offering are high quality. The outside area is a wonderful place to enjoy a glass of wine and strike up a conversation with other patrons. Highly recommend.

We really enjoyed our experience- the owners are so friendly and the wine is exceptional. We really enjoyed all of the wine on the tasting menu and bought a bottle of their Tannat. It's a beautiful setting off the beaten path of 290-near the entrance of LBJ Ranch.

My girlfriends and I decided to check this winery out (after having been to most of the other wineries in Fredericksburg over the years), so we wanted to try somewhere new. It's a bit off the beaten path from the main road, but really enjoyed the privacy and views. The indoor decor was absolutely stunning and the patio and outdoor seating looked really nice (it was cold so we stayed inside). The staff was super friendly and the wine was exceptional. I bought a bottle of the Tannat (was my favorite - can taste 5 wines for $15). The bottle prices are on the high end, but worth it. We all agreed it was our favorite visit of the day and we would 100% return. Highly recommend.

This place surprised us on a recent visit to Fredricksburg. Small family owned winery that is very laid back and relaxing. All of their wines were very smooth and we ended up buying a few bottles. Would definitely go back and recommend anyone to stop here and check them out.

Lovely family-owned winery showcasing quality wines. Owners did a great job with educating us about the grapes and their wines.

Amazing family-owned winery! Extremely welcoming and beautiful setting! They were extremely accommodating of our large party of 14, as we devoured about 5 yummy cheese plates and many bottles of wine! Will definitely return and tell all of our friends to stop by! Thank you for a great Saturday!

A server at another tasting room (Signor, also recommend!), told us about this winery. Family business and has just been open a few months. We're so glad we came! We tend to drink more reds but liked their whites, too. We ended up buying the Tribus, the Montepulciano, the Tannat, and the Tempranillo, plus we we went in on the wine club with our friends. Their backstory is great and they were so friendly. I wish we'd gone there our first day instead of on our way back to Austin - their patio is beautiful and it would have been nice to have a glass and relax! I highly recommend this place!!

Easily the worst of the four places we stopped on our wine tour. Beautiful quaint location but the wine was bad and the owners wife who was pouring our tasting seemed more interested in talking to her daughter and friend than giving us the time of day. We ended up asking our tour guide if we could head to our next stop early. Too much good wine and friendly service in this area to waste your time here.

We went to Ab Astris on 4/13/19 as a group of 5 girls for a girls weekend and we LOVED it! They had some of the best wine we had all day! One of our girls even signed up for the wine club after the tasting. Definitely recommend stopping by this place!