Grand Tasting

NEW THIS YEAR: Barrels + Bites Grand Tasting Kick off Barrels + Bites Friday night with an unforgettable tasting experience featuring the best of Texas Hill Country wine — all in one place! Each participating winery will be pouring ONE featured wine… whether it’s their award-winner, fan favorite, or personal favorite.

Grand Tasting tickets are available on their own OR included with your Barrels + Bites weekend ticket! (https://texashillcountrywineries.org/…/barrels-bites-2026)

Ron Yates | Johnson City

Friday, June 12

5PM–7PM

*Food available for purchase on site.

Expect incredible wines, great vibes, and a perfect start to a weekend of sipping and exploring Texas wine country.

Featured wineries include:

12 Fires, Bingham Family Vineyards, Driftwood Estate, Dry Comal Creek, Farmhouse Vineyards, Hawk’s Shadow, Hilmy Cellars, Hye Meadow, Kalasi Cellars, La Vie Estate, Longhorn Cellars, Messina Hof Hill Country, Pedernales Cellars, Portree Cellars, Ron Yates, Siboney Cellars, Silver Dollar Winery, Spicewood Vineyards, Texas Hills Vineyard, Texas Wine Collective & Torr Na Lochs.