K Estate (Kuhlman)

The remodeled tasting room under new ownership is very elegant and comfortable. Kayla I. was great at presenting the wines and answering all of our questions. We were told that in the future a food menu would be available so we’ll have to return and check that out. We are happy to recommend Kuhlman Estate to others.

My husband and I had a lovely experience at Kuhlman Estate. Our tasting ambassador, Larry Whatley, was delightful— very informed and a welcoming personality. The wine was wonderful and the membership options were very accommodating. We highly recommend the experience and definitely ask for Larry!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pam made our day! We had such an amazing experience at the winery, and honestly, Pam was a huge part of why it was so memorable. From the moment we walked in, she made us feel like we were old friends—welcoming, warm, and just the right amount of fun. She took the time to really connect with us, shared stories behind the wines, and gave the kind of thoughtful recommendations that made it feel like the tasting was completely tailored to us. It didn’t feel rushed or scripted—it felt personal, like she genuinely cared that we had a great time. Pam had us laughing, learning, and loving every sip. We walked away with a few new favorite bottles and a very happy memory we’ll be talking about for a long time. She’s the kind of person who makes you want to come back again—not just for the wine, but for her. Thank you, Pam—you were the highlight of our day! 🍷❤️

This estate is beautiful and basically brand new! Kristi did our tastings and she was very sweet and took care of us. We can’t wait to come back to when the restaurant is built.

First time at the Kuhlman Estates and I loved it!! Kristi was amazing for my tasting and I can’t wait to come back. 10/10 recommend!

We spent a couple hours with Erwin. He so knowledgable and truly makes hia customers feel at home! We loved the spectacular view, lovely ambience, and the joyful experts. K Estate is truly a Texas treasure!

We were lucky to work with Erwin on our visit and had a wonderful experience. He was very knowledgeable about the wines and we enjoyed a fun and enlightening conversation with Erwin. We had the semillon and the Alexander Valley cab - both very tasty. The grounds are lovely with a beautiful view.

Pam is amazing!!! She was very accommodating to my “sweeter” side (I’m not a dry wine person) and made sure I was happy. The service and atmosphere is peaceful and wonderful! Thank you, Pam!

Accidentally missed our turn and pulled into Kuhlman Cellars to turn around. Decided it was fate and popped in for a tasting, which ended up being wonderful! It was a drizzly Monday so hardly anyone was there, but plenty of seating regardless (mostly outdoor, overlooking the vineyard). Our host was Malachi, and we absolutely loved him - he made our trip to this winery very fun and memorable. I learned a ton about Texas wine and really enjoyed the pours. There are a few different tastings to choose from so 2 of us went with the white & rose flight while my other friend went with the red flight but we all agreed they were both good. There are an overwhelming number of wineries to visit in this area, but I can confidently say to not miss this one!

Wine and bistro food were fine - but not good enough to compensate for terrible service and policies. We arrived and only 5 cars were in the lot. We were then told that the wine tasting area was full and we'd need to wait 20 minutes. For only 3 people. No way! The place was dead. Maybe they had 2 groups in the large wine tasting area - at most. Terrible. I've never had to work so hard for someone to take my money. I've traveled the world tasting wines across 4 continents and never come across a place so snotty with the most limiting policies.

This was such a treat to come to and sample their wines and eat some food paired with what we were sampling. The winery was off 290 and what a welcoming place to come. We were greeted with smiles and a choice to sit inside or outside. Everyone was knowledgeable about the wines and food on the menu. I especially enjoyed the 2017 Gypsum and 2019 Barranca. The prices are very reasonable. My friend loved the 2021 Estate White. The food was really tasty as well and it went nicely with the wines. This will be a wi wry I would recommend to anyone coming to visit the Fredericksburg hill country.

We came on a winery tour and they set the standard!! Mike was a great host. He was so knowledgeable and approachable. He definitely seemed to enjoy his job. The food pairings were perfect! I stepped out of my box and tried everything including the asparagus (1st pairing) and the radish thing (2nd pairing). The wines married perfectly. We had lunch upstairs with a gorgeous view of the vines. I left my sheet with notes from the tasting so I guess we'll have to come back! But we'll be back regardless.

What a delight it was to be a part of the wine and food pairing at Kuhlman Cellars hosted by Malachi on the Winery's 8th Birthday! The comedy and education he brought to our time together was phenomenal. I appreciate someone who cares about their work and pulls you into their heart as well. I am not a big wine drinker, but Malachi might have changed my habits. It's going to be bye bye juniper hello Texas grapes grown in that sandy soil with the French Poet's tears!

Had an excellent experience here last Saturday. We reserved a table-side tasting on the patio. Our wine expert's name was Malachi, and he had all the information we could've possibly wanted about all the wines. We had pre-ordered a charcuterie board and it was ready to go when we arrived and it had a really nice selection of cheeses, meats, and of course, their signature herbs de Provence almonds (whatever else you do, get some of these almonds while you're there!) Malachi walked us through the tastings for the day which included two whites, a rosé, and two reds. Once we were done with those we sat there and enjoyed a glass with friends. I have always enjoyed the wine at Kuhlman but hadn't been out in a while. Their great selection, carefully crafted wines, and connection to Texas geology make them unique, which is really special given the proliferation of wineries on 290. They offer wine club memberships and they do a paired tastings with food items prepared by a local chef. I've done these twice and have been really impressed both times. I won't be waiting so long to return next time. Everything here is spot-on!

The wines weren't our favorites but the views were great. Also, try and buy the rosemary roasted almonds. Those are the BEST! They are pricey but they are delicious. They had plenty of space to spread out! We got a tasting flight. You had to order and pay at the window and then it was brought to you a few minutes later.

Nice touch at this winery! Small enough to engage with staff and not feel like a transaction. We were guests of a paired tasting. About 12 guests were given a hands on in-depth verbal tour of the menu choices and why they were chosen with the type of wines. The reds were vibrant, hints of blackberry, vanilla, oak flavors. The tart and tri-tip truly enhanced the flavors. 5 pairings: asparagus & strawberry, herbed almonds, chilled broccoli soup, rosemary ham & Gruyère tart, tri-tip Brie & pickled onions on dried mini toast. Top picks: Rosemary almonds! Vina Vita red! The Gruyère tart tasted fantastic with the red wines. Do yourself a favor and buy a jar of rosemary toasted almonds. I've made these before at home but the convenience of buying them in bulk to drink with my purchase later on was worth it. We've been snacking on these all week.

The Wine & Food Tasting was an experience... that I'd like to do again :D If you've never done a tasting like this, I'd recommend trying theirs out. It's very well done! You'll not only learn about the wines but also how to pair the wines with different types of food. There will be 5 wines paired with a well-thought out bite or two of food. Immediately, you'll taste how the wine changes! It's a great insight to have if you're just getting into wine, or if you're like me, and just love getting more ideas on how to make the right snacks for your at-home happy hours.

This was our first stop on the Fredericksburg wine trail. We absolutely loved the atmosphere and had delicious sandwiches that paired nicely with our wine tasting. Overall a very nice experience on a beautiful day in a beautiful vineyard. Also, I must say the service was excellent and we tasted many delicious wines. Ended up buying a bottle and enjoying it in front of the fire pit at our cabin the next night. Could not have been a better experience.

Kuhlman is cool man! We've been here a few times and always leave saying that we are so happy to have some great wine in Texas. It's nice to drink wine with a view of some grapevines at different times of the year. We haven't eaten a lot here, but the food was good when we did. Their herbed marcona almonds are delicious, but expensive. The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly! This is a special place!

Beautiful winery and and great wines. We truly enjoyed our wine tasting and food pairing. The food was delicious. We ended up liking the goat cheese bite so much we got an order of it (and those amazing almonds to go). After our tasting, my friend decided we would do a custom rose tasting (we ordered a glass of each of their roses) and that was a lot of fun. Why rose? She's a red wine drinker and I'm a white, it's our middle ground. I would happily pay the $30 for this food and wine pairing in the beautiful atmosphere.

Food and wine experience is very worth booking ahead. It's held in the barrel room, a cool break from the Texas heat, and is not only very attractive, but smells like a wine cellar should. Nicely laid out with 4 tables of 2 surrounding the host. Very well organized and wonderfully hosted. Was quite impressed with the wines; we've been to a lot of Texas wineries, and only one or two others rise to Kuhlman's level. Also very much respect the only Texas grapes approach. Ended up buying one or more each of the 7 we tasted, and couldn't leave without some of their famous (well deserved) almonds as well. Will definitely be regulars, and highly recommend.

We came here for a tasting during spring break 2021. It was after Governor Abbott had opened up Texas and removed the mask mandate. With that being said, the staff was still operating in "Covid-mode." The indoor tasting room was still closed. The "sommelier" (I use that term loosely) wasn't that helpful with the wines and wasn't that knowledge of the area. She did point out the various areas in the vineyard and described the wines that they make from each area. The wines they offered on the red flight were average. Our favorite was their 2017 Marl. The overall winery was average. Due to the winds the upper area was closed. Bottom line - Average wine, average grounds, average review. Bon appétit, y'all.

We did not have reservations and the first person we spoke to was not particularly interested in dealing with us, but we sat down anyway and enjoyed the view. One of their waitresses came by the table and offered a tasting flight and some snacks, which turned out to be the way to do it there. She was great, the snacks were great, and so was the view. Had it not been for the glitch with he first staff member, this would rate five stars!

They have an excellent wine tour and really explain the process of vine to barrel. I'm not a wine drinker, but I enjoyed the tour. There are relaxing tables large enough for a party to sip wine flights and snack on food (that we brought). Like an outdoor picnic.

We are a little bias since we have a membership here. The wine is excellent for the area. The food menu is limited but is great for day drinking.

Great TX wines and great service! Malachi is amazing. Besides being so knowledgeable about wine he is an all around an example of above and beyond service! Make sure to make the drive out here. You won't regret it.

Very nice winery. A great tasting of very easy to drink wines. We sat outside they have plenty of tables. Had a nice cheese board to go with it. Would recommend dropping by here. They do take reservations but we just walked in. Really enjoyed tasting wine here.

Kuhlman Cellars was a new-to-me winery that I almost didn't visit--that would have been a big mistake. My friend and I each had a glass of their wine in a local restaurant and knew we had to make time to visit them. We were hosted by the very charming and knowledgeable Malachi. He knows his wines and he made our experience very rich and enjoyable. We loved the view, the story of the winery, the wines, and of course those almonds. This place is on my short list for future memberships.

Kuhlman Cellars has really expanded since our first visit. A new tasting room features views of the vineyard and a breezy, shaded rooftop patio. Wine club members get complimentary tastings each time they visit. The Signature tasting, led by a knowledgable and engaging sommelier, is a fun but more structured introduction to four of their wines paired with creative small bites. You will be seated around a large table with other wine lovers. The Garden tasting features the same wines and small bites, but in a more casual setting at your own table. Herbed almonds should come with a warning label because they're absolutely addictive. Occasional ticketed dinners give attendees a chance to experience the wines with a gourmet meal. Worth a stop!

One of 3 women winemakers in Texas is featured at this award-winning winery in the Texas Hill Country. Beautiful 2nd story views of the vineyard can be enjoyed as you sip from their excellent selection. We visited during COVID so were unable to do a tasting, but enjoyed the Barranca blend and some dark chocolate we supplied ourselves. Highly recommend!

Ended the day at Kuhlman, relaxed on the patio and enjoyed the view. It's a nice place but nothing fancy, wine selection was good. We had a charcuterie board that was a bit lacking but overall enjoyable - rosemary almonds. If I recall, the parking lot needs some work. Tough to get in without getting dirty/muddy.

I'm giving this 5 stars because our server was on top on her game.She was very knowledgeable of her product and top of that she a beautiful lady. Now as the comparison to other wineries in the area there was nothing that really stood out about this winery. It falls into the category of another hill country winery

So we went on a wine tour with 3 of my ethnic friends (myself including 4). We were on a wine tour with 2 other couples who were white. We get to this place and they refuse to serve our table because we are "too drunk" and ask us to leave. Meanwhile we are on the same wine tour with a group of people who get served. DO NOT GO HERE FOR DRINKS IF YOU ARE NON WHITE. Malachi was our waiter and he approached us. AVOID THIS PLACE.

Excellent winery! Fave on my trail of 6 this round. You can make a rez or go as a walk-in. We got super lucky b/c a tasting was happening right as we walked it. It was $30 for 5 pours paired with light bites and a 1hr wonderfully informative discussion about pairing wine and food. It was a delightful experience - highly recommend!

WE LOVE KUHLMAN! Most importantly I've never had a bad wine at Kuhlman. They are excellent! We particularly love their wine and small bite pairings Not many of these are available in the area! Their property is beautiful. Great views. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and super friendly! We never go to the area without stopping!

Great friendly service! We took a vineyard tour with Michael and Thomas and they shared such great information with passion! Stayed for a flight and snacks!

We decided to bring my dog this trip and tried out Kuhlmans on a whim, wanting to hit up one more winery before headed back to Austin. Kuhlmans is so great! Completely dog friendly (after being turned away at Hilmy for having a dog), and dogs can go everywhere "as long as your responsible", even inside the tasting room! This is one of the newer wineries but they already have it down. Seriously good wine, some of the wine in stonewall is more gimmicky then well harvested, but these folks know their grapes. Also speaking of grapes, the only vines i've seen in stonewall with grapes on it! So fun! Apparently it's a couple from Austin that started it up, some techies, I hope they stay they were one of our favorites. They have a door that opens facing the vines and its all open-aired, they have a closed tasting room if you want a little more intimacy. We didn't do the tastings, they are slightly high priced but we got glasses of wine and took a bottle home. Definitely stop at Kuhlmans if you're in Stonewall for a laid-back, good and fun wine experience!

I've been to plenty of wineries and this one is one of my faves, going forward. The tasting experience is so unique from other places I've been to, but it works and I liked it. They're a mostly reservation only establishment and I appreciate that because it didn't feel like those places that herd you in and around like cattle and only pour wine for you without giving you info about it. The tasting experience was more personalized. Also, they have two different tasting options. You can do a regular tasting or you can do a tasting where each pour is paired with a small bite of food. We opted for the pairing and it was a good decision. Each little bite was perfectly paired with the wine selections and, honestly, it was a nice touch. We tasted four different wines and each one was good. It was tough to pick a couple to take home but we settled on Barranca and Calcaria. This was the best winery we checked out while in TX.

This wine tasting/pairing was the most educational and informative of all of the ones we enjoyed. This facility is brand new with cool industrial decor. I appreciated that, on this chilly day, they provided thick, warm blankets for us. The sommelier took us through a tour of some of their featured wines, and each selection was unique and full of character. One of the things I love about this winery is that it's family owned and that the employees are very involved in the growing and caring of the grapes. I left with some bottles of Barranca. Easily my favorite, it's high in tannins, so I plan to cellar this for a couple of years to enjoy with a fatty dry-aged ribeye! Others in our group selected whites as their faves of the trip. The experience was so enjoyable, I signed up!

I love this place!! The food layout/presentation is what really sold me....the wine was the added bonus. Kate, the awesome staff rep that led the wine tasting was incredible, very well done on her part. If I remember correctly she is a 3rd Class Wine Savant?? She knew her stuff I hope to go back and do another tasting real soon. My absolute favorite was the "Herbed Almonds" it beats out all other nuts. The wine they served for tasting was very much improved by the finger foods they served with it. Finally realized why all the wines I've had with my meals in the past never mesh well. That's was all thanks to Kate and her awesomeness.

I love this winery. (hard stop) Been here before, but stopped in today just for a quick taste. We didn't have reservations...which I highly recommend, especially on Saturdays! They were so accommodating!! Full, but pulled us aside to pick a nice red that we could take to a bbq. By the way.... Barranca! Great pairing with red, grilled meat.

Book the food and wine experience - it's a wonderful experience and a reasonable cost! The wines were really good (even the rose, which I'm not normally a fan of) and the food pairings were well done!

The top deck was closed so didn't get to enjoy the experience overlooking the vineyard. The wines were ok. Enjoyed the almonds.

Kuhlman has been my favorite winery along 290 ever since my first visit here last August. Since then, I've come back on many weekends and always enjoy sampling their wines, both red and white, as well as a rose made from Mouvedre They offer their wine flights served with small bites which change on a seasonal basis and their pairings never seem to disappoint. This tasting experience sets them apart from other wineries, and the hosts we've had (Jeremy and Jessica) are always super friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Signature tastings are done in the barrel room and other tastings are done either in the check-in building or on the outdoor patio with a beautiful view of their vines and 290 in the distance. Great wine in an amazing location with outstanding service. Not much to dislike here.

Such a wonderful first visit to Kuhlman Cellars! A friend is a member and invited us to a tasting today. Brandy was a fantastic hostess. She is clearly a skilled sommelier. She was educational and funny at the same time, making for a really enjoyable afternoon. Our pairing + tasting was delicious and we enjoyed all the wines we tried...a little too much! I walked out with way more wine than I intended. OOOPS! Don't miss out on the almonds. They are to die for!

We always make the time to come here when we're in Fredericksburg. Red wines are the best we've had in the area. Highly recommend the KanKar. They have a great tasting and food pairing menu that's delicious if you want to try an assortment.

I attended a wine tour on 7/22/19 and this was the first stop along the way and it was amazing! Every wine we tasted was paired with a food item which complicated each one of them in such a great way. I truly wish I could replicate them all but who would I be fooling. I'm not that creative but my friend who was with me is definitely going to try so good luck to her. I have to say that the rose was my favorite followed by a red blend called Alluve. The vineyard was so beautiful and I will have to return just to sit outside and enjoy the view with a glass or wine or maybe two. I wish I could give them 10 stars! I definitely will be returning.

Did the food and wine pairing here with Malachai. Excellent food, wine and service. Great presentation. Malachai did a great job relating the wine to the food. Bought a couple bottles and joined the wine club. And I never join a wine club. Cannot recommend this experience enough. Wines are excellent.

Did the #WineLoversCelebration on the Texas Wine Trail last two weeks. Really has gotten us out trying new spots and revisiting wineries we've been to before. I was excited to try this winery but was disappointed. The facilities were nice enough but the view was disappointing. Why would I want to watch cars driving by on 290? And I found the wines disappointing, also. Maybe because they didn't offer their best to people on this tour, but I haven't found that elsewhere. We've bought several bottles during the tour of new discoveries but found nothing here we wanted. Maybe I need to try it again with food pairings but I would be unlikely to visit again. So many other nicer places in the Hill Country. Didn't stand out at all.

Kuhlman Cellars was a very busy stop on our wine tour. They still want you to wear a mask when ordering and their staff all wore masks. This was the only winery we experienced like this. The tasting was impersonal and we didn't hear anything about the wines. They just dropped off our sample trays with a list and came back later asking if we wanted to buy a bottle. No one from our group bought anything. It was all just ok.

Stopped here on my way back from Fredericksburg. It was a beautiful vineyard. It was still spring time weather so the weather was beautiful. It was nice sitting outside without that Texas heat and mosquitoes. They had a lovely outside patio looking out at their grapes. The service was outstanding. The lady at the front was very nice and the lady serving my tasting wines explained all the wines very thoroughly. She was very knowledgeable in grapes and wines which is great when you're tasting new wines. The place is very well managed and I will definitely be back..

We visited Kuhlman Cellars as the first stop during our wine tour with Cellar Rat Wine Tours. Kuhlman Cellars sets themselves apart from other wineries in the area because their wine tasting includes small bites that are crafted by a Texan chef to teach you how different flavors can bring each other out. Sydney was our tasting guide. She was bright and bubbly and very knowledgable. You can tell she is really passionate about wine. She was quick to share the origin stories of the names of the wine and where certain flavors come from. Unfortunately, Kuhlman can only ship to certain states but they do sell their Marcona almonds tossed in herbs de Provence which are quite tasty!

What an excellent experience! The wine were excellent. The pairings were perfect. And Emma was an encyclopedia of relevant information. Emma was the perfect hostess. We would do this again in a second. Perfect experience.

Have just finished a wine tasting at Kuhlman's Cellars. Unbelievably excellent! all four Texas wines were smooth - so smooth. normally, i do not care for Texas wines as the tend to be slightly hard on the dryness. but the Kuhlman's wines, just amazing. - Also, the wine tasting room is not about volume -nice sit-down instead of standing only. it was about enjoying wines and good company in a clean natural light chic modern setting. so wonderful - a bit of N.Y. feel. - they also paired with food - about the size of a chef's muse. this was perfect- let's one really know how the wine tastes on the pallet. - if you are passing through Fredericksburg (about 1.5 hrs outside of San Antonio) recommend stopping for a tasting.

Kuhlman Cellars is evidence that the Texas Hill Country can produce serious wines that are on par with those from established areas. The wines we tasted here are among the elite few in this area. If you're new to wine and like "sweet wine", please look elsewhere. This is wine made for serious palates. A small group of 4 arrived on a Sunday and were able to call and schedule a Signature Tasting within 30 minutes of our arrival. The facility is clean and modern, yet inviting. There is plenty of seating inside (which has rolling garage doors), outside on ground level, or upstairs. We opted for the latter and enjoyed a cool breeze and the scenery. Enjoyed a bottle of silky smooth Roussanne. The Signature Tasting is $27.50, which is just a bit more than the Standard Tasting at $20, but includes wine 101 by a certified sommelier and food pairing. Our somm, Oscar, was spectacular: friendly, approachable, well spoken, and laid back. He invited us to explore our senses, trying not not to persuade but rather guide as as we followed our noses and palates through 5 delicious wines. Four of those wines earn a 4-star rating and one a 3.5-star rating from this foursome. The tasting was well paced and very enjoyable. We learned that the owner is from France and she gained experienced in Bordeaux then learned more in Napa. Her passion clearly shows in the quality of these wines, which make 90% of the competition look like amateurs. We were impressed enough to join their wine club. Looking forward to continued enjoyment of the fruits of their labors.

I don't know how this place has such high ratings. This was the worst of 5 wineries/cellars that my friends and I visited. We had the walk-in tasting. The wine flight consists of 4 wines for 15, so 1 less than most places. The wines were all weak tasting and you didn't get to choose which wines to taste. There was one white, a rosé and two reds. Maybe the selection changes, but I don't like not having choices. The cool thing was that they supplied water and once we moved on to the reds, they provided us with Spanish almonds. The almonds were tossed with olive oil, smoked salt and herbes de Provence. The almonds were the tastiest part of the experience. You can buy the almonds in a jar but I strongly recommend you don't, you can get the herbs yourself, pre-mixed.

Our favorite winery, hands down! We have been to Kuhlman Cellars on multiple occasions and we can't wait to come back. We were rather lucky on our first visit, as we called and got a reservation for their signature tasting (at the recommendation of an employee at another winery I might add). Trust me, DO THE SIGNATURE TASTING. There are quite a few reasons, but my top two are: 1. They have intelligent, informed, professional sommeliers running their tastings. This is really a unique experience with a beautiful backdrop. 2. The food that they choose to pair with each wine is so unbelievable and it really enhances the experience. We will be back soon!