Holiday Winemaker Dinner | December 8
Join us Tuesday, December 8, 2026, at Hill + Vine in Fredericksburg for an unforgettable holiday evening celebrating Texas Hill Country wine, exceptional cuisine, and community in support of the Texas Hill Country Wineries Wine Industry Scholarship Fund. Enjoy a thoughtfully curated, multi-course dinner paired with outstanding wines while connecting with owners, winemakers, and representatives from six winery members: Farmhouse Vineyards, Michael Ros Winery, Bending Branch Winery, Portree Cellars, Inwood Estates Vineyards, and Peters Prairie Vineyard.
Christmas Wine Affair Passport | Nov 23 – Dec 18
Make it a Holly Jolly Holiday in the Texas Hill Country! Join us for the Christmas Wine Affair, November 23–December 18, 2026, and enjoy festive wine-tasting adventures across more than 50 participating Hill Country Wineries. With your Signature Passport Ticket, enjoy a complimentary wine tasting and 10% off purchases of three or more bottles at each participating winery. Whether you explore for a day or throughout the 25-day event, discover award-winning Texas wines, find new favorites, stock up for the holidays, and make unforgettable memories with friends in Texas Wine Country!
Each of our association wineries has its own personality, terroir and style of winemaking, yet they all share a commitment to quality, hospitality and a fervent passion for their craft. With over 60 unique and visually stunning wineries scattered throughout the Hill Country, there’s someplace new to explore around every bend and an exquisite glass of wine waiting for you through each door.
Texas Hill Country Wineries hosts 4 Passport events each year, including Wine Lovers Celebration, Wine & Wildflower Journey, Texas Wine Month Passport and the Christmas Wine Affair. These events are self-guided driving tours, with wineries offering tastings and discounts. Along the way, you might meet winemakers and owners, hearing first-hand their enthusiasm for what they do. The events are also a chance to enjoy legendary Hill Country musicians, artists, chefs and entertainers of all kinds. In addition to the Passport Events, THCW also hosts various winemaker dinners, and roadshows throughout the year.
The Texas Hill Country attracts visitors all year round. Whether it’s wildflowers in the spring, water sports in the summer, or dazzling displays of Christmas lights in the winter, there’s always something to enjoy in the Texas Hill Country. Explore quaint small town shops and merchants, a variety of local restaurants, gorgeous state parks, rich historical sites, and land brimming with opportunities for hunting and hiking. There truly is something for everyone. Come fill up your cup - literally - and create unforgettable memories.
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