Pedernales Cellars

Jeremy and Holly were next level hosts. They made the entire experience memorable with their personalities, their hospitality, their knowledge, and even a great bonus tour. This has been our favorite experience in Fredericksburg…and also the best wine!

The Perfect Valentine's Day Experience! 🌹🍷 We recently attended a Valentine's Day pairing event, and it was simply delightful! The atmosphere was romantic and cozy, making it the perfect setting for a special evening. Each wine was expertly paired with delicious bites, enhancing the flavors and creating a memorable tasting experience. Our wine expert and server, Janine, was nothing short of amazing! She was knowledgeable about the wines and provided excellent recommendations, making the evening even more enjoyable. Her friendly demeanor and attentive service made us feel truly valued. I highly recommend this venue for anyone looking to celebrate a special occasion or simply enjoy a great ambiance and delightful wine. We can't wait to return for another unforgettable experience! Cheers! 🥂❤️

Jeremy and Holly made the entire tasting experience top-notch. The tour of the cellar was incredibly informative and fun, and we were able to try so many different wines. Their suggestions and descriptions were spot-on and we ended up purchasing 2 cases afterwards 😀. The patio was gorgeous, and it was such a beautiful day to spend sipping on wine out on the comfy couches. Thanks so much Pedernales Cellars!!

We highly recommend this winery, all wines are excellent and the personnel are very knowledgeable and friendly in special we want to thank Valente. He take care of us and explained every detail of this Cellars. For sure that we return this this winery because we got very impressed by Texas wines.

We arrived on a Thursday afternoon to celebrate my birthday with my first wine tasting in the hill country based on a recommendation from a friend that knows I enjoy Viognier. Jeremy promptly greeted us and upon hearing my preference for white wines, customized my tasting to include their Roussanne. He was full of knowledge about the wines and the process at Pedernales Cellars. We were so impressed that we compared our other tasting experiences over the next two days with our first visit at Pedernales. On our way back home, we stopped at Pedernales again and Jeremy was working and introduced us to Holly. Holly took our experience at Pedernales to the next level by giving us a private tour of the cellar and sharing her vast knowledge of wine making. We were blown away by the genuine hospitality and knowledge of the wine making process. Jeremy and Holly made our experience unique and unforgettable. We cannot wait to revisit in September for the wine club pickup.

UPDATE 5/3/25: This is my subsequent girls trip out to Fredericksburg, and so happy to share the wonderful experience at Pedernales Cellars we experienced. This time, not only did we have our fav Jeremy, but we had knowledgeable and lovely Holly. A tour of the cellar and tastings of delicious wines was the best way to start our day. They have lovely reds and whites to fit any palate. Check out Pedernales Cellars and you won't be disappointed! My friend and I were in Fredericksburg for a girls weekend and Pedernales was our first stop. Jeremy was an awesome host! He was knowledgeable about the wine and was able to direct us towards ones he thought we'd enjoy. He kept the vibe fun and chill. I'm a recent wine club member and plan to stay on after continuing to taste several delicious wines. What a great way to start our day!

Oct 2024 - one of our favorite stops on the Texas Wine Trail bc they have some of the best red wines Texas has to offer. They specialize in growing the grapes from Spain and Portugal because Texas Hill Country and High Plains is best suited for those varieties. The wines are distinctive Texas. The views here are Hill Country gorgeous. Enjoy a glass or bottle while you take in the amazing 360° picturesque sights of Texas Hill Country life.

We had a great experience today. We enjoyed a beautiful day at the hill country while enjoying great wines. Valente helped us navigate through them with great service and professionalism. Thank you for the excellent hospitality!

My experience at Pedernales was disappointing. We purchased a bottle of wine, it's good wine. The server tried to have us decide on a bottle or glass at the entrance podium and then corked our bottle in the back and not table side--wrong etiquette. That said the wine was good. Second, we ordered crackers, meat, and cheese and it came in a package as if we were at a grocery store...21.00 or so for it...Third, the building was so loud a conversation at a small table was hard to have; the acoustics in the building are terrible--the noise level reflected 100 people talking over each when there was just 30-40 in the building. The wine is good: the review is saved by the wine. A dive bar serves frozen food plated...a nice winery should at the very least plate the food--I'm not at home. It was loud!!! And, an experienced server should cork a purchased bottle table side and make sure it's perfect. I will not come back to plate my own snacks or share a conversation where shouting is the only way to hear one another. Etiquette has formed over time when serving the wine to ensure it has not spoiled, drawn from, and to show it has not been tampered with...disappointed to see etiquette not taught or used. Again, good wine and grocery store service...

My friends and I visited a few wineries on our Fredericksburg trip back in March 2023 and our first stop was Pedernales Cellars. The property is very beautiful and the views of the Hill Country are nice! We booked a private room. Brenna was our server for our tasting. She did a great job of explaining the wines. We had a choice of doing a mixed tasting or a red wine tasting. I opted for the mixed tasting as I like both red and white. I don't recall all of the wines that I tried, but I did end up buying a bottle of the Texas High Plains Lyla. We also were able to take a home a souvenir wine glass. Afterwards, we were able to enjoy a picnic on the front lawn under the oak trees. We brought our own lunch because they only offer snacks (cheese, nuts, and chocolate). We all really enjoyed Pedernales and it was a great way to start our day!

Some of the best Texas wines, one of the few places open all week at 10am. The server we had was very knowledgeable and there was no bad or oxidized wine in the tasting. Can't say the same at most other places in the area.

Stopped here again and really like the outside area of this winery. It is a great view of the Hill Country and this spring day was perfect outside. We each got a glass and I got the 2019 Texas Tempranillo Reserve. It is a solid wine to sip on as we laughed and enjoyed each others company.

Consistently the best wine in Fredericksburg for dry red and white wines. The view is beautiful with big trees, a shaded patio, strings of lights, and big windows to showcase the surroundings. We did both types of tastings, and the dry red one is definitely worth the extra $15 if you have another person with you to order the mixed flight (which has the best of both worlds). They offer a 15% discount on cases of 12, and there's a long waitlist to be a member for 20% and access to exclusive wines. We bought our favorites and can't wait to try them with food! I will say the prices, especially member prices, are quite high and so these wines are definitely for souvenir purposes rather than an everyday purchase. The "taste guide" gave us thorough background into each wine and accommodated our large group. This was my second time and will definitely keep this in rotation for next time!

Pedernales Cellars has a modern vineyard feel. The upscale-feeling tasting room is bright, clean, and spacious. There are a few indoor tables and plenty of space around the large central bar, but it otherwise looked like it was geared for large groups of standing people. There was a very pretty private room to side of main tasting room. Outside seating is on a large deck as well as the lawn. The staff member [Flores? I should've gotten his name!] the day we were there was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. He did an admirable job of juggling numerous tasting parties efficiently on his own that day. I was a little surprised to visit a vineyard without vines. The facility has beautiful Hill Country views, but there were no vineyards visible on the property. Apparently, the primary vineyards are 12 miles away and other associated vineyards are elsewhere in TX (the High Plains area). However, this is the location where the wines are made. I thought the wines were creative, including the wonderfully light and flavorful dry rose - which was a surprise to me - and a partially unfiltered and carbonated (?) yeasty rose that seemed like a cross between a wine and a lager beer to me. (The latter wasn't to my liking, but I appreciated how it would be refreshing outside on a hot day.) A couple of the wines used Mourvedre grapes, which I hadn't heard of before and which seemed to be popular in Hill Country wines right now, especially in blends; I wasn't enamored with the wines that were heavy on these grapes, but they were okay. We also got to try a unique (to me) spiced wine called "Glogg," which went wonderfully well with the ginger cookies that were provided. I'm not certain that I would return here with so many other vineyards to try nearby as well, but it was enjoyable, had a beautiful setting, and the wines were good overall.

I did a tasting here and it was wonderful! The day was quite nasty weather wise and we sat inside. Very nice ambiance, brightly lit, lots of room. Incredible service, our server was very knowledgeable and friendly. I bought a bottle and will definitely be back!!

Wine is good. Scenery is beautiful. Not the friendliest staff. Smiles would go a long way. Staff is knowledgeable.

My fiancé and I have done a number of winery/cellar tours in the past and decided to do the cellar tour Sunday 8/13/23. It ended up being one of the best we've ever done! With the warm weather it's harvest season now so we were treated to see fermentation/carbonic maceration first hand. We were treated to a few barrel samples as well as an opportunity to visit with one of the wine makers who happened to be onsite. We tried some settling post-crush viogner prior to fermentation and they our amazing guides Holly and Drea answered all of our questions with enthusiasm. Wine is good, view and tour is great. Highly recommend.

Jeremy was the server for our tasting - he was SO friendly and very knowledgeable and the wine was great! Highly recommend checking them out!

Went there Sunday and it was amazing ! The staff and members were the best. Perfect vibe for sure The wine was scrumptious! We will definitely be going back. Nice place to relax before a hurried week.

After some online research, we were led here. Having a party of 11, we made reservations for a tasting, highly recommended to get a taste of all of it. However, this was the priciest of our tastings in the region. Our tasting started out a little stressful as a large group is always a little hard. But our wine guide, Forbes, quickly warmed up to our quirky group. He provided a wealth of information about the wines, the club, the history, his favorites, and lots of fun local information. He really ended up being a hoot! I can see why the wines are award winning. Partial to reds, I truly enjoyed the award winning North Block - i equate it to a Thanksgiving-worhty wine. Then the property......the porch was nice with a good guitar player. I wandered around the property. It was a gorgeous day, filled with my favorite wine in hill country.

Honestly a terrible experience. The woman who greeted us was rude. Didn't explain anything about the wines. Served a meat and cheese board that was worse than something you'd get at HEB. All for $90. You gotta be joking. Awful. Go elsewhere.

We have never had a bad experience at Pedernales. My husband and I have been visiting Pedernales for the last few years and it Is one of our favorite wineries in the area. The wines are fantastic. I like reds more than whites, but I like all of their whites I've had. The service is always great. Weekends can get busy, and reservations are a good idea for the main tasting room, but if you don't mind the crowd, it's fine. I ended up joining the wine club and I have no regrets about it. The wine cub lounge is small and intimate. You also have access to amazing wines they are exclusive to the club. As far as staff goes, Brandon and Eric are always so friendly and personable. I forget some of the others, but they're always great too. Seriously, if you want good wine and beautiful scenery, visit Pedernales!

We had a great time on our tour at Pedernales! Erik was an awesome guide. He explained everything very well and answered every question we had. He was funny and insightful which made our tour very enjoyable. The view in the property was absolutely amazing. It was a quiet Sunday afternoon and very peaceful. We only wished we could purchase wines by the glass instead of the whole bottle. We aren't from the area and had to make a drive back to our hotel.

Erik (with "k", which is the right way according to Erik) assisted us with our Estate Tasting. Everyone was very friendly and Erik was very knowledgeable. The view of the surrounding hill country is phenomenal. And apparently my wife and I were entertaining enough that Erik gave us an extra taste or a red that turned out to be our favorite, so we left with a bottle. It was a fun experience.

Wonderful wines; Especially the Tempronillo - Great tasting and view! We will be back.

This winery is at the far end of the Texas Wine Trail along 290. Their specialty, in my opinion is their reds, especially their tempranillo. It's deep, dark and full of flavor. The winery is most well known for their stunning views from their fantastic porch overlooking the Hill Country. The winery is set back a ways from the highway, so you get a nice view of bluebonnets or the oaks or whatever. Their use of huge, local limestone blocks makes a rustic, yet elegant look. They welcome you to bring your own food, and they even have tables set up to dine at if you wanna pack in a picnic. Occasionally they've been known to have a food truck. The staff serves up a wide range of wines, and of course the best value is to become a member and get a sampling, and come back occasionally and pick up your wine and try everything that they have to offer. The staff always seems a bit overworked around here. They have the same little quips about each of the wine, but it seems that they've all said it so many times that they wanna scream. It's gotta be tough to handle so many crowds of people, especially on beautiful days. Overall, they were super accommodating, but not overly friendly about anything. They were a bit frazzled with having to go around make the pour, say the phrase describing it, smile and nod, and move on to the next empty glass. The tasting room is nice, clean, and they do offer a wide range of wines to try out. Pro tip: When doing a tasting, follow the order listed, work your way down the list, and don't just jump around. I tend to focus on their reds. The tasting room also offered Texas-themed wine accessories and stuff. We've had a debate on how you pronounce Pedernales. Asking at the state park, we found out that if you're from the Hill Country, like Lyndon B Johnson, you just pronounce it "PeRdenales" and call it a day. Same holds today.

Great experience. It had been several years before I step into this winery. I was met by a wonderful representative named Abigal Aldrige. Her smile brightened the room. She quickly got my attention and ask me open-ended questions. She quickly knew that I some experience in wines and immediately provided samples of red wines. She described what was in each and every five wines and was knowledgeable. She knew about wine and food pairing too which was impressive. Abigail has exceptional soft skills and knows how to engage with people. I was comfortable talking to her. I was more than willing to be a wine club member. The 2019 High Plains Temperanillo was fantastic. Smooth finish. Went home with a bottle too. I will come back for the shipment in August. Thank you Abigal for your exceptional service.

Great winery! Service was excellent and our wine master was very knowledgeable and charismatic. We had the tasting to share and then went with our favorite glass to enjoy outside on their patio. They also have an indoor bar seating area. Highly recommend!

This visit was in celebration of our one year moving back to Texas. We had a reservation for a tasting and charcuterie board. We arrived early and they seated us anyway. (We fully expected to wait, so this was a nice surprise) The tasting was very nice and informative. Erik made the experience fun and enjoyable. He is knowledgeable about the wines and the process. I use tastings as a way to learn more about our local wines. The charcuterie board was a wonderful treat as well. I highly recommend this winery if you are visiting hill country. The view from this location is beautiful. After our tasting, we enjoyed a glass outside and purchased some bottles to enjoy later. Reservations are always a good idea.

What a lovely and gracious winery. Ashley was most welcoming and accommodating . The Mourvèdre was bold and smooth. I would highly recommend this place. The grounds are lovely with rolling hills and majestic live oaks that overlooks the scenic Pedernales River Valley.

Pedernales Cellars is a top notch winery - a standout in the crowded Fredericksburg area. Their service is always spectacular and the quality of wine doesn't disappoint. If you come in on 290, stop by the chocolate joint right at the turn to satisfy your sweet tooth if you have one.

Delicious wine! Great location! Erik is amazing! Super fun and entertaining and I'll never forget what I learned about Tempranillo

I stopped at this winery on a reference from a friend. This location was about 5 minutes away from the main highway but still easy to find since is the only big thing on that road. You can't miss it! I went on a Monday so there was not crowded at all. They tend to be busy towards October and November and on the weekends. I only saw 3 other cars in the parking lot! It felt i had the whole place to myself It was around 1 pm that I stopped in and there were two servers at the winery. I tried the sampler which came with 5 wines and you get to keep the wine glass for about $25. I personally like sweet wine but if you like semi-dry this is a good place to start. The wines they sell have won various awards thru the state and some in the country I believe. Like I mentioned earlier there were only like 3 people there and I just happened to be at the right place at the right time when a reporter for a local radio came into the winery doing a special report on tourist and the wine business. I got interviewed by him about what brought me to the winery, what part of the state i was from, what my favorite wine was etc. I guess that makes me famous now guy! haha It was too hot for me to go wandering and explore the grounds so I got my things and headed to the next winery. Overall this is a good winery that really did not disappoint, very laid back atmosphere.

This winery is amazing and the staff is fantastic. Erik with K was knowledgeable and educated us on Texas wines. Fabulous experience. The wines were interesting and quite flavorful. We will be back.

All around amazing place. I wish I lived closer. The wine is delicious, the staff is kind and super knowledgeable, and the view is so relaxing.

Erik was fantastic! Very knowledgeable & great personality. We thoroughly enjoyed our tasting as always. You would be doing yourself a disservice by not coming here to check out their wine!

Before you drive 5 miles off of 290 just know they will not sell you a glass of wine so you can sit on the patio and relax. They ONLY have glass service to "members". Or you have to buy a bottle is they way it was explained to me today. So we left and had a great time at Texas Wine Collective TWC.

This site had excellent server, wines ok, nice large patio with seats and wide open spaces to view. Relaxing place to be - and cell phone works here as well.

Was looking forward to visiting this winery. Customer service was horrible. We were in for a girls birthday weekend of 4. We arrived and walked inside and asked if we had a reservation and if we were members. Informed them no and just wanted to have a glass of wine. We were escorted outside and were told we would have to buy a bottle. After tasting a sample and feeling like we were not welcomed, we left. Will not return and it's a shame as it's pretty on the outside but staff needs to follow same characteristics.

Very impressed with what this winemaker is doing. The wines are very balanced and well made. Our tasting room host Erik was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and personable! We left with great information and even better wine. And the view isn't half bad (it's beautiful!)

Superb easygoing atmosphere and wonderful outside view. Wide variety of choice for wines.

I enjoy coming back to this winery each time I visit Fredericksburg to do a tasting on their outdoor patio and take in the wonderful view. During our most recent visit, they were one of the few wineries that was immediately easy about accommodating our group of 8. They pulled tables together and allowed us to eat the picnic lunch that we brought with us in coolers. Most other places do not allow outside food -- I'm not sure if they are always this flexible, or perhaps it was due to our group size or it being a quiet Friday. Some of us did the tasting while others bought bottles. Our server was delightful, which definitely added to our great experience. They also offer cheese trays for purchase, which I've enjoyed during previous visits. I always bring home multiple bottles of their GSM wines.

My friends and I arrived for a tasting. The staff was friendly. The atmosphere was nice outside so we were excited to enjoy some wine with warm breeze. The wine was not tasty and the best one was about $60 which we could get one that tastes better than that at the local wine store for under $20. We did ask for snacks and were given options that cake from a gas station. We most likely will not be back.

My wife and I had an amazing time. Erik was really great and knowledgeable. Left having a great story to tell and buy some great wine .The view is amazing. Make sure you pet miss kitty

My wife and I tried this place as we were staying next door at the Rose Hill Manor. We truly enjoyed the boardwalk connecting the two businesses. The outside atmosphere is wonderful, albeit a little hot in the summer time. Live music made the ambiance extra special. There were two options for tasting: the $20 and the $42. The wine was good, but not worth buying a bottle. Our sommelier seemed tired after a day shift of annoying tourists, but was still nice enough. Try this place, but don't let it be your only stop in this fantastic part of Texas!

We enjoyed being wine club members for many years, but then they completely changed their benefits recently and so it was time for us to go. Today we stopped by for the first time as non-members. If you're not a member of the wine club, don't stop here. You get one choice if you want to buy a glass, and all their wines are overpriced (as are most Texas wines). Go to Total Wine and get two bottles of Cali or French wine instead.

We of course made reservations. Our limo was late. The winery was very nice about it and didn't even give a hint that we were late. Forbes was our server for our reserve tasting. He was part of the whole experience and really played the part (in a good way). All of the wine at Pedernales Cellars was excellent. There were a lot of customers but it didn't feel crowded at all. It was a relaxed and elegant atmosphere. We will definitely be back -- especially since we bought a membership!

Gorgeous patio with awesome view. Delicious Aborino. Dog friendly.

We enjoyed our time here. Did the wine tasting. Had a cheese/meat plate to go with the bottle of wine we purchased. We didn't realize we were sold the wrong bottle til we were finishing it that evening. We paid $60 but we're given the $50 bottle. Need to pay closer attention. The staff were pleasant. I'd go back

Visited Pedernales with my wife and found this vineyard to be One if the most relaxing and beautiful vineyard in Texas Hill Country. Started the wine tasting by having a quick introduction with a very knowledgeable and friendly staff named "Brandon". Brandon provided the best customer experience. Now talking about tasting, Great Selections and Great Taste! In white I personally preferred the Viognier and Albariño while in Red, GSM really stood out. We strongly recommend this place if you visit Texas Hill Country.

Looking for a beautiful Hill country view, a place where the kids (including grands) can run without disturbing the other vineyard goers, some really friendly people and some good wine where you can bring your own picnic and enjoy the day? This is your place. Visited today for the wine chocolate and jazz today and really enjoyed ourselves. Had a great Rose bottle that was a nice balance of crisp sweet and berry notes without being overly sweet. This Merlot and Pinot Noir couple enjoyed it with a nice charcuterie plate.

Erik was our server today and what a great representative of the winery! Personable and very knowledgeable about the wines offered

Fantastic wine and beautiful venue, but a lil pricey. Pedernales is unique that it offers two tasting options a normal priced and more pricey. We did the expensive option, partly because the other area was so crowded. It was worth the money because we loved all of the wines we tasted and Chef David who helped us was a blast! After he let us try the rose as well because we got a couple glasses and the wife loved it. I got a glass of the family blend 2015. Like some others they have meats and cheese for sale which we enjoyed the pastoral sprawling outdoor area. We love this place for sure and will definitely go back!!

The views from this vineyard is awesome! We bought a bottle of Tempranillo to share. My daughter had a glass of white. With a party of 4, getting a bottle of wine is much cheaper than do 4 tastings. We sat outside for a good hour. Just loved the view and enjoying our little vacation in the wine country.

Th u s is the second time here really nice wines and a good tasting. Always enjoy having a glass the have a really nice outside patio and the scenery is beautiful. A nice place to relax. Some nice wines.

My partner and I had a great time here! We visited during the week at 4pm, next time we'll come during the week but get here hours earlier to hang out longer. The wines are amazing, the view beautiful and the staff here are very friendly and attentive. I highly recommend visiting.

My wife and I had a wonderful Sunday afternoon, doing a wine tasting. Brenna was our highly knowledgeable guide during this tasting. She did a terrific job for Pedernales. Highly recommended.

Used to be one of my favorites, but NO customer service whatsoever. We drove all the way here from Austin (1.5 hour drive) and were turned away. There were several tables open. I even offered to sit on the lawn where they have 5 acres. I explained that we just drove all the way here from Austin and she went to check with her manager. They said they had room if we wanted to buy a bottle of wine, but would not let us stay for a $20 per person tasting, or even if we bought a glass. Sadly we will never be back here and the disrespect and rudeness will always leave a bitter taste in my mouth. This Texas winery is a NO WAY and never again stop for us. We come this way about 6 times a year and always stop here. Sad that they are willing to lose customers like this.