Road Trip To 18 Different Vineyards On The Texas Wine Shuttle
By Katie Lawrence|Published October 09, 2019
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Katie Lawrence
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
Why waste gas driving to multiple vineyards when a shuttle can take you instead? The 290 Wine Shuttle in Fredericksburg takes you to some of the best wineries on the highway where you can participate in tastings, meet the winemakers, and enjoy life’s simple pleasures by sipping your vino with breathtaking views of the Texas Hill Country.
The shuttles pick up and drop off at each winery every 10 minutes, so you can visit as many as you'd like and return to the city at any time. An all-day pass is just $39.99 and the vans run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Saturday.
Bachelorette parties and other large groups prefer 290 Wine Shuttle to other private, expensive services. That's because guests can hop on and off at their leisure and only visit select locations rather than having to follow a set route.
Here's the route, minus five more vineyards that have been added recently — remember, you don't have to visit all of them! Maybe pick a few that intrigue you the most and be back in Fredericksburg by lunchtime or get started midday and enjoy a nice dinner overlooking the sunset.
Let's take a closer look at some of the stops along the tour. Mendelbaum Cellars is a rustic winery offering tastings of fine Israeli wines as well as wines harvested from the Texas High Plains and Panhandle.
All jokes aside, this ranch produces some of the finest handcrafted wines in Texas. You can choose to do a tasting and then buy a glass or bottle of your favorite to enjoy while you relax in the spacious indoor or outdoor areas. And every purchase comes with a complimentary glass, so you'll never forget your experience!
The shuttle picks up at Inn on Barons Creek, or 308 South Washington Street, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. More information on pricing and additional details can be found on their website or Facebook page.
Have you ever ridden on the 290 Wine Shuttle? Are there any other wine tours in Texas that you’d recommend?
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