Hill Country Spotlight
The following businesses are highlighted on a rotating basis to bring the spotlight to some outstanding entrepreneurs and hospitality properties, restaurants, and producers.
Tatum Cellars
Tatum cellars - Johnson City, tx
A wine bar by Josh Fritsche off the square in Johnson City sources tinned fish pairings for a curated wine bar experience Thursday & Friday evenings and Saturdays. Whether it’s a glass or a bottle paired with a snack, select a red, white, rosé and feel the history through the old world meets curated simplicity. The back garden is charming with a provencal French picnic country feel, and the staff is very knowledgeable to help you find the perfect wine for how you want to feel. Try anything from Austrian, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and of Texas producer of Josh’s rosé, GSM, Mourvedre as well, and be delighted.
BRYAN’S 290
Bryan’S290 - Johnson city, tx
Chef-Owner Bryan Gillenwater offers innovative American cuisine in Texas Wine Country, featuring a welcoming atmosphere. He uses a wood grill to season locally sourced meats and seafood, drawing inspiration from his East Coast experiences and New Orleans classics. The menu changes weekly with seasonal ingredients, so try the appetizers and leave room for one of the six desserts. A selection of cocktails, local and imported wines, beers, and beverages is available. The restaurant is located on the southwest corner of a city block in Johnson City, in the heart of LBJ’s Texas Hill Country. Reservations Recommended Email -
The pool area at Albert Hotel. Photo by Gabriel Romero
ALBERT HOTEL - FREDERICKSBURG, TX
Looking for a place to relax after a long day of tasting in the Hill Country? Stay in stylish accommodations in the center of the wine route.
Albert Hotel is a hillside resort near Fredericksburg's Main Street. It has 105 rooms, four restaurants, two bars, a pool with a bar, a full-service spa, a sunken limestone pool, and flexible spaces for events, both indoors and outdoors.
FEATURED WINEMAKER: Bénédict Rhyne aka“Béné”
Founding Rhyne Wines in 2024, she is an artisan Fredericksburg winery focused on Rosé With 36 years of French Winemaking she is offering a variety of wines, including red, and rosé, produced as single-varietals with Grenache and Merlot focus. Sourcing fruit from select growers and the estate vineyards, they have emphasized warm and hot climate varietals in their lineup as blends and single varietals. Consulting upstart wine projects is a part of her work as a winemaker consultant. She exited Kuhlman Cellars and has a testing lab for winemakers in the Hill Country. She also teaches for the trade. She can be reached at: rhynewines@gmail.com
Check out his most recent interview at: This is Texas Wine Podcast Episode 37