Closest Wine Country to Austin · Near New Braunfels & San MarcosWimberley · Driftwood · 30 Min from Austin
The Wimberley & Driftwood
Wine Tour
The easiest wine country to reach from Austin — the celebrated wineries of Driftwood paired with the charm of Wimberley village, 20–30 minutes southwest of the city. We handle the driving, the reservations, and every tasting fee.
Driftwood — where the wineries are
Tucked into the oaks just 20–30 minutes southwest of Austin, Driftwood packs several of the Hill Country's most-loved tasting rooms into a few winding miles — no long highway hauls between stops. It's the nearest true wine country to the city, and our most popular day for Austin groups: a founding name in Texas wine, an Italian-varietal specialist, and a family estate with its own brewery, all within easy reach. Neighboring Dripping Springs sits minutes up the road, which is where the brewery and distillery stops on our Mix Your Own flavor come from.
Wimberley — where the day slows down
A few minutes on sits Wimberley, a creekside village of shops, galleries, cypress-shaded patios, and some of the best small-kitchen cooking in the county. On our Wine + Village flavor, we trade the third tasting for a lunch stop — Wimberley's square, or Driftwood's famous Salt Lick BBQ just up the road — so you can stretch your legs and eat well.
The Wineries You'll Visit
A Classic day is three of Driftwood's standout tasting rooms, reserved ahead for your group. Prefer beer or spirits? Swap a stop on the Mix Your Own flavor below.
Fall Creek Vineyards
A founding name in Texas wine, with a Driftwood tasting room set among the vines.
Duchman Family Winery
An Italian villa in the Texas oaks, specializing in Italian varietals from 100% Texas grapes.
Wimberley Valley Winery
A family estate pouring since 1983, with a shady oak grove and its own Lone Man Mountain Brewing on site.
Building a Mix Your Own day? Driftwood has more than wine.
Breweries
- Lone Man Mountain Brewing Co.GABF-medal Belgian ales, on the Wimberley Valley property
- Ghost Note BrewingOpen-air taproom & beer garden in Dripping Springs
Distilleries
- Crowded Barrel Whiskey Co.Crowdsourced-whiskey tasting room near Driftwood
- Dripping Springs DistillingAward-winning small-batch vodka, gin & whiskey
Stops are subject to availability and may change; we'll confirm your final line-up on your itinerary. Winding Road is an independent tour operator and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the wineries, breweries, or distilleries named here.
Choose Your Flavor
Prices per person, tastings included, tip excluded.
Classic
Three reserved Driftwood wineries in a relaxed ~5.5-hour day. Our signature outing, and the easiest way to see the region.
Wine + Village
Two Driftwood wineries plus a lunch stop — your pick of Wimberley village (stroll the square) or Driftwood's famous Salt Lick BBQ. Runs about 30 minutes longer, with time for a relaxed lunch on your own.
Mix Your Own
Three stops, your call — mix wineries with a brewery (Lone Man Mountain or Ghost Note) or a distillery (Crowded Barrel or Dripping Springs). Beer, spirits, or one of each, chosen at checkout.
Prefer to design the whole day yourself? Our Fully Custom option is a driver + 13-seat shuttle by the hour (BYOB), from $100/hour with a 4-hour minimum.
How the Day Works
We Pick You Up
Door-to-door in the 13-seat shuttle — no driving, no directions, no designated driver. Your exact pickup time varies by location; we confirm it on your itinerary.
First Pours
Reserved tastings begin at Driftwood's standout wineries, with a host who knows them.
Taste & (Optionally) Lunch
Keep tasting on Classic, or on Wine + Village trade a stop for lunch — Wimberley village or Salt Lick BBQ.
Home Safe
New favorites chilling in the cooler, and a ride back to your door.
Water, soft drinks, and light snacks are included on board. Add breakfast tacos or a charcuterie board, pre-ordered 48 hours ahead. Lunch isn't included — you'll have time to grab a bite at the wineries, and Wine + Village builds in a lunch stop at Salt Lick BBQ or Wimberley village.
Pickup & Zones
Door-to-door pickup from your home, hotel, or Airbnb — including across Austin, our closest major-city pickup. Pickup is charged per booking, not per person.
Doorstep pickups shift your start and return times by the drive to and from your address. Your confirmed itinerary always shows exact times.
Add-Ons
Optional extras to round out the day. Food add-ons are pre-ordered 48 hours ahead so we get quantities right.
Charcuterie Board
Per person. A personal board to graze on during a wine tasting.
Breakfast Tacos
Per person, two each at pickup. Veggie option available.
Décor Package
Sashes, banners & balloons for a bachelorette, birthday, or other celebration.
Extend the Day
Per hour ($100–125). Add time for another stop or a longer lunch.
What Groups Are Saying
Rated 5.0 · 31 five-star reviews on Google
“It was like going on a tour with one of your friends. The wineries were fantastic, and they gave us great recommendations for places to eat since we're new to the area. Highly recommend.”
“Booked this tour for my 30th birthday, and it was an absolute blast! Richard and Meghan did an amazing job showing us the best wineries in the Texas Hill Country — everything was seamless, and they went above and beyond to make my birthday feel special.”
“We absolutely LOVED our wine tour with Winding Road on our ‘mini-moon’ in Gruene — easily our favorite part of the trip! The bus was comfortable and spotless, they tailored the day to us, and it was a fun, relaxing way to explore the Texas Hill Country.”
Explore Other Regions
Driftwood is our closest day out — but the Hill Country is big. Pick the region that fits your group; every tour includes the same door-to-door pickup and tastings.
Fredericksburg
The best-known Hill Country wine town — a fuller day among its most-loved estates. From $160/person.
See the Fredericksburg tourJohnson City
Rolling vineyards and small-town Texas charm, a little quieter and all the better for it. From $145/person.
See the Johnson City tourCustom & Groups
Build the whole day yourself, or plan a bigger celebration — driver and 13-seat shuttle by the hour.
See all tour optionsQuick Questions
Which wineries will we visit?
A Classic day visits three of Driftwood's standout tasting rooms — typically Fall Creek Vineyards, Duchman Family Winery, and Wimberley Valley Winery. The exact line-up is confirmed on your itinerary and can flex with availability and your group's taste.
Are tasting fees really included?
Yes. Your per-person price covers transportation and every tasting fee at your reserved stops — nothing extra to pay at the winery. Lunch and any bottles you take home are the only things you'll spend on.
Can we do beer or spirits instead of all wine?
Absolutely — that's the Mix Your Own flavor. Swap a winery for a brewery — Lone Man Mountain Brewing Co. or Ghost Note Brewing — or a distillery — Crowded Barrel Whiskey Co. or Dripping Springs Distilling. Beer, spirits, or one of each; you choose your three stops at checkout.
Do you offer wine tours from Austin?
Yes — Driftwood is the closest wine country to Austin, roughly 20–30 minutes southwest, which makes this our most popular tour for Austin groups. We pick up door-to-door across the Austin–San Antonio corridor: free for private groups of 6 or more, or a $50 intro rate for smaller groups.
Where do you pick us up?
Door-to-door, free across our home zone — Gruene, New Braunfels, Wimberley, Canyon Lake, and San Marcos. Pickup into the Austin–San Antonio corridor is free for private groups of 6+, or a $50 intro rate for smaller groups.
Is the tour private?
Almost always, yes — the shuttle is usually yours alone. On the rare occasion two parties have booked the same date and the same itinerary, we may combine them, and we'll tell you before your tour. If you'd rather not share, just say so and we'll work it out.
What if our date isn't available?
Ask anyway. An unavailable date usually means another group already has the shuttle that day — but there's often room to join them. Call or text 830-355-VINO (8466) and we'll tell you where we're headed, so you can decide whether it suits your group.
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