Award-Winning Vineyards Close to Horseshoe Bay

You came to Horseshoe Bay for the lake, the golf, the sunsets. But the Texas Hill Country has another card to play. Wine Enthusiast magazine named this region one of the 10 Best Wine Destinations in the world, and five of its standout vineyards sit within a 30-minute drive of your rental.

Fall Creek Vineyards

1820 CR 222, Tow, TX 78672 · (325) 379-5361 · fcv.com

One of the original Texas wine pioneers, Fall Creek overlooks Lake Buchanan and has been producing award-winning vintages since 1975. The tasting room is relaxed, the grounds are gorgeous, and the Tempranillo is hard to beat.

Flat Creek Estate

24912 Singleton Bend East, Marble Falls, TX 78654 · (512) 267-6310 · flatcreekestate.com

Just 15 minutes from Marble Falls, Flat Creek pairs Italian-style wines with Hill Country views. Their Super Texan red blend and estate-grown Sangiovese are local favorites, and the property itself feels like a Tuscan escape dropped into central Texas.

Perissos Vineyards and Winery

7214 Park Road 4 W, Burnet, TX 78611 · (512) 820-2950 · perissosvineyards.com

A family operation in Burnet with bold reds and a welcoming tasting room. Perissos focuses on estate-grown grapes and small-batch production. The Aglianico and Tempranillo consistently earn medals at state and national competitions.

Spicewood Vineyards

1419 Burnet CR 409, Spicewood, TX 78669 · (830) 693-5328 · spicewoodvineyards.com

Tucked into the hills outside Spicewood, this vineyard has been growing grapes since 1992. Known for their Sauvignon Blanc and Malbec, the tasting experience is low-key and personal, the kind of place where the winemaker might pour your flight.

Stone House Vineyard

24350 Haynie Flat Rd., Spicewood, TX 78669 · (512) 264-3630 · stonehousevineyard.com

Perched above Lake Travis, Stone House produces limited-run wines with a focus on quality over quantity. Their Claros white blend is crisp and clean, perfect for a warm Hill Country afternoon. Reservations recommended.

Whether you spend a full day tasting your way through the region or squeeze in a single stop between the lake and dinner, these vineyards add a layer to your Highland Lakes trip that most visitors never discover.