If your idea of a solid weekend involves a glass of Texas wine in one hand and something chef driven in the other, this one’s not optional. Tickets are officially live for Barrels + Bites, a three day Hill Country takeover from Texas Hill Country Wineries happening Friday through Sunday, June 12 through 14.
A Grand Tasting Kickoff in Johnson City
The weekend opens Friday night with the Grand Tasting at Ron Yates Wines, and this isn’t your typical swirl and sip situation. Each winery is bringing one bottle that defines them. That could mean their most awarded wine, their best seller, or the one they’re personally proud of right now.
Basically, it’s a greatest hits album of Texas wine in one room. No filler.
Build Your Own Hill Country Wine Adventure
After Friday night, things spread out across the Hill Country in the best way possible. With a single ticket, you unlock access to 20 plus participating wineries, and here’s where it gets fun. At each stop, you choose your experience:
- A behind the scenes barrel tasting inside the cellar
- Or a curated food and wine pairing built to show off both the kitchen and the vineyard
You’re not just tasting wine. You’re meeting winemakers, getting access to spaces most people never see, and trying bites that actually make sense with what’s in your glass.
It’s part wine crawl, part choose your own adventure.
A Summer Pass That Keeps the Party Going
If one weekend isn’t enough, they’re also rolling out something new this year.
The Summer Season Pass runs June 1 through August 31 and gives you access to 35 plus wineries over three months. No rush, no strict schedule. Just a flexible way to explore the Hill Country at your own pace.
- $65 for an individual pass
- $100 for a couples pass
Event Details
- Event: Barrels + Bites
- Dates: June 12 through June 14
- Kickoff Location: Ron Yates Wines
- Region: Texas Hill Country
- Tickets + Info: Available through Texas Hill Country Wineries
For full ticket details and participating wineries, visit the official website.