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It offers six wines at its tasting room, produced by owners Erik and Neldie Hilmy. Call for more details and hours. William Chris Vineyards williamchriswines.com 830-998-7654 Environmentally friendly and Texas grown, William Chris Vineyards in Hye is becoming known for quality wines that have won many awards. Opened in 2009 by Bill Blackmon and Chris Brundrett, the familyowned facility boasts an awardwinning portfolio of wines. William Chris is located at 10352 U.S. Highway 290 in Hye. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m, Thursday through Saturday. Sunday hours are noon to 5 p.m. Inwood Estates Vineyards Inwoodwines.com 830-997-2304 This winery only recently opened, but brings 30 years of experience to its newest location nine miles east of Fredericksburg in the 290 wine corridor. Its other operations are located in Dallas and Florence. Founder Dan Gatlin has an extensive background in the retail beverage trade and in vineyard research.
The local facility includes a tasting room, outdoor patio and bistro. Hours are noon to 6 p.m., Monday, Thursday and Friday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Hye Meadow Winery www.hyemeadow.com 512-366-2845 Located on 62 acres in Hye, winemakers at Hye Meadows say they take their wine seriously, but know how to have fun. “Grape Guru” Mike Batek joined forces with Jeff Ivy and Chris Black to open the winery in 2013. Hye Meadow is located at 10257 W. U.S. Highway 290 in Hye. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Sunday hours are noon to 5 p.m. Alexander Vineyards alexandervineyards.com 817-312-6338 One of the Hill Country’s newest wineries, located at Highway 290 and Goehmann Lane intersection, is Alexander Vineyards, about five miles east of downtown Fredericksburg. Established in April 2013, Alexander’s wine offerings promise to grow each year. Alexander specializes in champagne and Bordeaux wines. Call for hours.
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LOCAL BREWERIES Fredericksburg Brewing Co. Yourbrewery.com 830-997-1646 A top downtown spot, this brewery, opened in 1994, offers five excellent beers on tap, plus seasonal brews. Today, Fredericksburg Brewing Company is the oldest brewpub in Texas, also called the “Best in Texas” by several publications. The brewery claimed a gold medal at the 2008 Great American Beer Festival Competition, plus other medals in various competitions. The brewery, located at 245 E. Main St., sits in two restored 1890s buildings. In addition to its main room, the brewery has a large, airconditioned biergarten. The second floor of the buildings provides “Bed & Brew” facilities, 12 rooms with baths, each decorated in a different theme. The brewery’s restaurant also features a
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BOURBON DISTILLERY Garrison Brothers Distillery Garrisonbros.com 830-392-0246 Garrison Brothers offers a hand-made, artisan bourbon that results in a singular sip. Garrison Brothers offers $10 “Sit & Sip” tours on Wednesdays through Sundays at 10 a.m., noon, 2 and 4 p.m. The tour is a guided
16th ANNUAL LAVENDER FESTIVAL May 3 & 4
Stonewall, Texas Becker Vineyards will host its 16th Annual Lavender Festival, May 3 & 4. The event will feature speakers and vendors promoting lavender education as well as herb related products. There will also be gardening tips, cooking demonstrations, wine tasting and tours. Business hours are Saturday, 10 a.m.-- 6 p.m. and Sunday, Noon--6 p.m. The event is complimentary, Parking is $5. The Lavender Luncheons will be catered by two local chefs at 12:30 p.m. both days. The luncheons (prices and menus tba) are by reservations only. For more information and reservations contact: 830-644-2681.
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For more information about Becker Vineyards and the Lavender Fields visit the website at www.beckervineyards.com.
P.O. Box 393 Located 11 miles east Stonewall, Texas 78671 of Fredericksburg, 830-644-2681 phone 3 miles west of Stonewall, off 830-644-2689 fax US Hwy 290.
variety of freshly prepared foods, from burgers, to pizza, to Scotch eggs, and more. Fredericksburg allows sidewalk consumption, so visitors may take a cold brew on a Main Street stroll. Pedernales Brewing Company pedernalesbrewing.com 830-998-7486 Open since April 2012, Pedernales Brewing Company is growing rapidly as the popularity of its four in-house beers grows around the Hill Country and Central Texas regions. President Lee Hereford brought in brewmaster Peter McFarlane to produce its LOBO Texas Lager, LOBO Negro, Classic IPA and Classic Hefe-Weizen. Located on U.S. Highway 87 South, the brewery does not yet offer a tasting room, but its suds can be found at many local outlets, including Judy’s Liquors, Western Beverages, H-E-B, JEK’s convenience stores, and more. Its distribution now covers 15 counties and its representatives are adding retail sales locations daily.
walk of the ranch and distillery with detailed information about the whiskey and the operation’s history. (First-come, first-serve, and large groups must be arranged in advance. No children or smoking are allowed.) The distillery is located just east of the Gillespie County line on Hye-Albert Road. The bourbon is available at various retailers around the state, at Hye Spirits in Hye.
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