Local Wineries near Tarpley, TX (4)

"Located just east of Bandera, Hill Country Cellars Winery is  family-run winery that has a fun, relaxed wine bar atmosphere to allow you to sit and sip for a while in a cool welcoming space". They have a selection of "very good wines with a great story of how they started". Even if you have "have never been a wine fan", once you "tried their Black Spanish Lenoir", you "will go back". You will "love this wine! It's bold, very flavorful and tickles the sides of your tongue perfectly!" "Rose of Shiraz and Gillys Symphony" are other "outstanding" wines too. Aside from "cheese tray" and "tapas to pair with your favorite selection", they also "have a fun area in the back to play washers and horseshoes and live music sometimes".

Scimitar Hill Vineyard "has one of those breath-taking views that are so majestic and a passionate owner". The place "is a stunning spot to stop, that is a bit out of the way, but so very much worth your time and effort". You can "sit outside to enjoy some cheese and snacks, that you can bring yourself while watching the horse and donkey in the distance with the backdrop of the hill country". Unfortunately, as of August 12th, 2018 they will be serving tastings by appointment only. They have already posted on their website to just keep coming back to their website to see their progress. You can also send an email and see if they can set something up.

Lost Maples Winery is the first commercial winery and commercial vineyard in Bandera County. This is "an awesome destination" and the "drive to the winery off Hwy 337 is just beautiful". The place has "beautiful grounds, beautiful building", and "great seating area outside".  You can also "listen to the band" on their "small live music venue" that you can see "on the patio" which they have "every Saturday". For the tasting experience, "every wine" is "incredible" and "every wine" is "so full of flavor". An "excellent gem of a winery" for a tasting experience. "They have something for everyone" including "reds, whites" and even "topped by an outstanding Port".

Timber Ridge Winery is the only winery in Bandera County and they are located on the eastern edge near Pipe Creek. You will notice that the labels on their wines are a reflection of the local features in their area. A tree pictured on the Merlot label. This tree is also in the parking lot. Their Orange Muscat has a picture of the rock structure that visitors can see upon entering their place. There are "not many options out" there "but this one has a great wine". You will "loved the Orange Muscat" of this "small winery with big dreams!" Their Merlot is "nice" which is a "dryer variety". They have no website but they have a Facebook page. It is better to call them first before visiting and make sure it is the Texas location and not the one located in Pennsylvania.