Hacienda Amor
Four brand new baby Barndominiums that boast two bedrooms, bath, and kitchen with amazing views.
Johnson City · Hye · Stonewall
Make a weekend of Texas wine.
Our favorite places to stay, eat, taste, and let someone else do the driving between Johnson City and Stonewall.
Where to stay
Choose a home base close to the eastern half of the 290 wine trail so the evening ends near Johnson City instead of with a long drive.
Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa
A convenient wine-country base with villas, a restaurant, brewery, winery, spa, and regular live music.
Stonewall Motor Lodge
A thoughtfully restored 1960s motor lodge in the middle of the Highway 290 wine trail, with rooms, cabins, and plenty of space to unwind.
The Presidio
A 14-room, Spanish Colonial–inspired stay on the grounds of Republic Wine Castle, with king rooms, two-story suites, private balconies, and a resort-style pool courtyard.
Wine tours and transportation
Let a local driver handle the roads, appointments, and timing. Book early for weekends, release parties, and festival dates.
Hill Country Wine Tours
Dave and the team build private, door-to-door days around your group, including winery appointments and lunch.
Mead Wine Tours
With Mead Wine Tours, you do not choose from a preset list. You decide where to go and what to do when you get there, and John adjusts throughout the day based on what your group is enjoying.
Cellar Rat Wine Tours
Clint’s cellar experience gives these curated tours an insider’s point of view on the people and work behind Texas wine.
Reserve Tours
A flexible transportation option for couples and groups who want the logistics handled and the itinerary built around them.
Where to eat
Start with breakfast, leave room for lunch at Sandy Road, and save one of these Johnson City favorites for the end of the day.
Johnson City Coffee Co.
A good first stop for coffee and a quick breakfast before heading out for a day of tastings.
Pecan Street Brewing
A family-owned brewpub on the historic square with made from scratch comfort food, brick oven pizza, house beer, cocktails, and Texas wine.
Sandy Road Vineyards
Come for the wine, stay for lunch. Whether you need a lite snack or a full lunch, we have you covered.
The Local Bull
The Local Bull, in Johnson City, Texas is a Texas original – part Wagyu kitchen, meat market, wine bar and taproom. There’s nothing else like it.
Other wineries to visit
We love sending curious drinkers to producers who show a different, compelling side of 100% Texas wine—all between Johnson City, Hye, and Stonewall.
Ron Yates Wines
A friendly, lively tasting stop with a broad view of Texas wine and an easygoing patio atmosphere.
Calais Winery
Benjamin Calais brings French perspective to premium wines made solely from Texas grapes in a distinctive hillside wine cave.
Ab Astris Winery
A small family winery with a twelve acre vineyard, 100% Texas wines, a relaxed tasting room, and a shaded outdoor setting.
Adega Vinho
A family run stop focused on warm climate varieties, thoughtful Texas wines, and a welcoming tasting experience.
Elisa Christopher Wines
A small, family owned Hill Country winery specializing in traditional method sparkling wine and handcrafted still wines made entirely from Texas grown grapes.
French Connection Wines
A small, family owned winery with Rhône focused Texas wines and one of the area’s memorable patio views.
Portree Cellars
A boutique, family owned winery in Hye producing 100% Texas wines and offering a relaxed tasting room overlooking its sustainably farmed vineyard.
William Chris Vineyards
A landmark Hye estate with serious Texas grown wine, polished hospitality, and a broad look at growers and varieties from across the state.