Texas Wine Trail

Grapevine - Fredericksburg - Lubbock

Start your visit with a visit to Grapevine Main Station and the Grapevine Observation Tower, offering an amazing 360-degree view of the surrounding area from 12-stories above.
Be sure to experience Grapevine’s working artisans, including Holder Dane Gallery and Vetro Glassblowing Studio and Gallery.
Enjoy lunch and a wine tasting at Wine Fusion Winery in Historic Downtown Grapevine.
Don’t miss the Grapevine Glockenspiel, featuring the Would-Be Train Robbers Nat Barrett and Willie Majors. This one-of-a-kind glockenspiel can be viewed at 10 a.m., Noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Before dinner, enjoy a wine tasting at Grape Vine Springs Winery.
Dinner tonight can be enjoyed at Farina’s Winery & Café. Enjoy wines from all over the world as well as beautiful antiques in the unique setting.

Messina Hof Characuterie

This morning, enjoy breakfast at a local favorite, Main Street Bistro. When in Grapevine, starting your day with a mimosa is all part of the fun!
After breakfast enjoy some shopping in Historic Downtown Grapevine, featuring more than 40 unique shops and boutiques.
Lunch can be arranged at Sloan & Williams Winery. Feel free to order from a selection of appetizers or sample one of their popular pizzas.
For dessert, head over to Messina Hof Winery, where a chocolate and wine pairing can be arranged, or visit any of the multiple chocolatiers located in Historic Downtown Grapevine. All have their own unique offerings.
This evening, we recommend utilizing the expertise of Grapevine Wine Tours to provide a guided tour of Grapevine, with visits to three winery tasting rooms with dinner included.

Grapevine Food Tour

Enjoy a leisurely morning at your host hotel before checking out.
Brunch this morning can be scheduled at Winewood Grill, open at 11 a.m.
After brunch depart for Fredericksburg, Texas (approximately 4 1/2 hours south of Grapevine)
After checking into your hotel or cozy guesthouse in Fredericksburg, head to historic downtown Fredericksburg for a wine tasting along the Urban Wine Trail, which includes more than a dozen local wineries and tasting rooms nestled between more than 150 locally owned shops & boutiques along Main Street. Stop by Pontotoc Weingarten for can’t miss Sangria, a glass of bubbles at Cross Mountain Vineyards or switch things up and enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail at Elk Store Distillery
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For a unique dinner experience, schedule a full Italian wine pairing dinner at Vino Andreucci Wineroom, where you will enjoy award-winning wine paired with up to seven delicious courses, including dessert.
Or if you’re looking for something more intimate, enjoy dinner at Otto’s German Bistro, a locally owned restaurant featuring a modern take on German cuisine in the East Austin District.

Fuel up for a busy day of wine tasting with breakfast at Caliche Coffee Bar in walkable downtown Fredericksburg. Located on in the West Main Arts & Entertainment district, the local hangout features small batch coffee roasted in house by Texas Hill Country coffee pioneers, Ranch Road Roasters.
Spend the day exploring Texas Wine Country with a full day private wine tour featuring a few of the more than 50 wineries and wine tasting rooms that call the Fredericksburg area home. Enjoy wine tastings at award-winning Pedernales Cellars and picturesque Signor Vineyards. Then enjoy lunch among the vines at Stout’s Trattoria at Grape Creek followed by a sparkling wine tasting at Heath Sparkling Wines. Then continue your wine tasting experience with a food & wine pairing at Kuhlman Cellars and end the day on a sweet note with a chocolate and wine pairing at 4.0 Cellars.
For dinner, enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining experience at Cabernet Grill, a Texas Wine Country restaurant featuring Texas Hill Country fare and an extensive wine list exclusively featuring Texas wines.

Before departing Fredericksburg, make a stop in the eclectic and Instagram-worthy Warehouse District to enjoy a farm to table breakfast and coffee at Woerner Warehouse & Café.
After breakfast, make quick stops at Blackchalk Home & Laundry, Carol Hicks Bolton Antiquities & Loft, all located in the Warehouse District for can’t miss home décor and unique finds.
Grab snacks for the road (and for your foodie friends) during a stop at Fischer & Wieser’s Das Peach Haus, where you will find dozens of the legendary specialty food company’s products, fresh local peaches (mid-May through mid-August) and more picture-perfect photo ops. Famous for its Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce, Fischer & Wieser is an international specialty food company that has called Fredericksburg home since 1969.
Depart for Lubbock, Texas (approximately 5 ½ hours north of Fredericksburg)
After checking into your hotel in Lubbock, enjoy dinner at The West Table Kitchen & Bar. This premier restaurant features seasonal upscale dining, melding eclectic New American cuisine with global accents.
Craving a late-night sweet treat? Grab a cup of homemade mousse, pie or espresso at Pie Bar.

Start your first morning in Lubbock by having brunch at The Farmhouse. Be sure to indulge in a pancake the size of your plate!
After breakfast, enjoy a tour and tasting at Texas’ second oldest winery, Llano Estacado Winery. Here, you will find out why it has been enjoyed by George W. Bush and Queen Elizabeth.
Follow up that great tasting with lunch at Cocina de la Sirena, a newcomer restaurant serving up coastal cuisine with a Latin flair.
Walk off your lunch with a stroll through Cactus Alley Courtyard and check out their boutique shopping, dessert and coffee options.
After a little shopping at Cactus Alley, Kings Gate or West End, embark on another wine tasting adventure at McPherson Cellars. Located in the historic Depot Entertainment District in a restored Coca-Cola bottling plant, this winery certainly will not disappoint.
While in the Depot Entertainment District, be sure to visit the Buddy Holly Center and take a picture at the West Texas Walk of Fame, which features a larger than life statue of Buddy Holly himself.
Enjoy dinner and unwind at La Diosa Cellars. This Lubbock favorite features a unique menu of Spanish style tapas and a renowned sangria.

Start your final morning in West Texas with breakfast at Stacked. From waffles to steak and eggs, no choice is a wrong one.
Located in the historic Kress Building sits Lubbock’s newest tasting room, Burklee Hill Vineyards. This family-owned winery is nothing short of divine.
Enjoy a final stop at one of Lubbock’s oldest, award-winning wineries, English Newsome Cellars. Take in the picturesque landscape and architecture as you tour the grounds, barrel room and production area.
Time to return to Grapevine, Texas, home of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, or continue on your journey, wherever it may lead you.

Cheers!

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