Wine Road 290 (Texas Hill Country)
Wine Road 290
A wine road between Fredericksburg and Johnson City, lined with dozens of wineries and tasting rooms. It is Texas's largest wine tourism area.
The Texas Hill Country is the second-largest American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States. Along Highway 290, within about 40 km, there are more than 50 wineries and tasting rooms, led by Becker Vineyards, known for its lavender fields and stone buildings, and Grape Creek. They focus on Mediterranean and Rhône Valley varieties. Most tasting rooms are open from about 11:00 to 18:00, and tastings cost about $20 to $30. Weekend visits require reservations. Drink-driving enforcement is strict, so a wine-tour bus or chartered car is recommended. From August to October, during the harvest season, there are various festivals.
Opening hours
Most tasting rooms about 11:00 am–6:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Jenschke Orchards
- Luckenbach
- Wildseed Farms
- Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park (LBJ Ranch)
- Fort Martin Scott
- Old Tunnel State Park
- National Museum of the Pacific War
- Main Street Historic District