Wineries in Hye & Johnson City
20 wineries along the Highway 290 corridor between Hye and Johnson City — home to some of the most respected producers in Texas. This is where wine country gets serious.
The stretch of Highway 290 between Johnson City and Fredericksburg is the main artery of Texas wine country. The corridor is roughly 30 miles long and lined with wineries, tasting rooms, and related businesses. Hye and the Johnson City end of the corridor are home to some of the most respected names in Texas wine — including William Chris Vineyards, which helped define the modern Texas wine movement.
Hye
10 wineriesThe Hye area is the eastern anchor of the 290 wine corridor. These wineries are clustered along the highway and the surrounding back roads, with vineyard views and a more immersive wine-country experience than the busier Fredericksburg end.
William Chris Vineyards
10352 US-290, Hye, TX 78635
A producer-first winery with a reputation for serious, vineyard-driven wines. Focuses on Texas-grown grapes and minimal intervention winemaking. The tasting experience is educational — you will learn something.
Visit WebsiteHye Meadow Winery
10257 US-290, Hye, TX 78635
An estate winery with a modern tasting room and outdoor patio. Known for well-crafted Tempranillo, Viognier, and a popular TX Brut sparkling wine. Good food truck partnerships on weekends.
Visit WebsiteCALAIS Winery
8115 US-290, Hye, TX 78635
A French-inspired estate winery producing wines from Texas grapes using traditional Bordeaux methods. The tasting room is elegant and the wines are among the most refined on the corridor.
Visit WebsiteBingham Family Vineyards — Hye
11157 US-290, Hye, TX 78635
The Hye tasting room of this multi-generational Texas farming family. Known for Tempranillo and Viognier from their Hill Country estate vineyards.
Visit WebsiteFrench Connection Wines
1197 Hye-Albert Rd, Hye, TX 78635
A small estate producing French-inspired wines from Texas grapes. The tasting room is intimate and the winemaking approach is rooted in Old World tradition.
Visit WebsiteBlue Lotus Winery
8500 Hwy 290, Hye, TX 78635
A tasting room on the 290 corridor with a diverse wine list and a relaxed, casual atmosphere. A good stop for sampling a range of Texas wine styles.
Visit WebsiteCovington Cellars
8262 US-290, Hye, TX 78635
A small-batch winery on the 290 corridor producing handcrafted Texas wines in a low-key, authentic tasting room setting.
Visit WebsiteHorn Winery & Azeo Distillery
9953 US-290, Hye, TX 78635
A unique operation producing both wines and spirits under one roof. The tasting room offers flights of either — a good choice when the group wants variety.
Visit WebsiteCoordinates Vineyards
10120 US-290, Hye, TX 78635
An estate vineyard on the 290 corridor producing wines from their own Hill Country grapes. The tasting room is modern and the wines reflect the terroir.
Visit WebsiteWhite House Winery & Biergarten
US-290, Hye, TX 78635
A winery and biergarten combo on the 290 corridor. Offers both Texas wines and craft beers in a casual, outdoor-friendly setting.
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10 wineriesJohnson City sits at the western edge of the main wine corridor. It is smaller and quieter than Fredericksburg, with a handful of well-regarded tasting rooms and a more relaxed pace. Several wineries on the outskirts offer expansive Hill Country views without the weekend crowds.
Lewis Wines
3209 Hwy 290 W, Johnson City, TX 78636
A highly regarded estate winery at the western end of the 290 corridor. Known for Tempranillo and Mourvèdre from estate vineyards. The tasting room is small and focused — this is a winery for people who take wine seriously.
Visit Website12 Fires Winery & Vineyard
12 Twelve Fires Rd, Johnson City, TX 78636
An estate vineyard producing 100% Texas wines. The name references the twelve fires the family has built on their property over the years. The tasting room overlooks the vineyard.
Visit WebsiteRon Yates Wines
6676 US-290, Johnson City, TX 78636
A family-owned winery with Texas roots and Spanish winemaking influences. Known for estate-grown Tempranillo and Albariño in a welcoming tasting room.
Visit WebsiteSilver Dollar Winery
8264 US-290, Johnson City, TX 78636
A Hill Country winery with a quirky, Western-themed tasting room. Produces a range of Texas wines in a fun, unpretentious setting.
Visit WebsiteCharleston Taylor
6212 US-290, Johnson City, TX 78636
A boutique winery on the 290 corridor producing small-batch wines from Texas-grown grapes. The tasting room is intimate and the wines are well-crafted.
Visit WebsitePortree Cellars
668 RM 1320, Johnson City, TX 78636
A small, Scottish-inspired winery off the main corridor. Known for unique blends and a quiet, personal tasting experience.
Visit WebsiteWestcave Cellars Winery & Brewery
683 RM 1320, Johnson City, TX 78636
A dual-concept winery and brewery on Ranch Road 1320. Offers both Texas wines and craft beers in a relaxed Hill Country setting.
Visit WebsiteUntamed Wine Estates
202 RM 1320, Johnson City, TX 78636
An estate winery on Ranch Road 1320 producing wines from Hill Country grapes. The tasting room has a rustic, unpolished charm.
Visit WebsiteSiboney Cellars
12241 US-290, Johnson City, TX 78636
A winery on the 290 corridor producing wines with Spanish and Mediterranean influences. The tasting room is welcoming and the wines reflect a commitment to Texas terroir.
Visit WebsiteLost Draw Cellars
18421 US-290, Johnson City, TX 78636
A family-owned winery producing estate wines from their Hill Country vineyard. Known for Tempranillo, Mourvèdre, and a well-regarded rosé.
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