Uncork a surprise just outside of Dallas. Our guide to North Texas wineries reveals a hidden world of award-winning wines, from stunning estates to laid-back vineyards. Plan your great grape escape now.

Discover The Albert Hotel in Fredericksburg TX—a luxury Hill Country resort blending history, modern comfort, fine dining, and Texas wine country charm.

Tucked deep in West Texas, the Davis Mountains AVA and the nearly forgotten Escondido Valley AVA offer a bold, high-elevation contrast to the typical Texas wine trail. In Vol. 3 of our Off the Beaten Path series, we explore resilient vineyards like Alta Marfa—planted by hand and weathered by hail—and new pioneers like Sharp Family Vineyards reviving legacy soil. From volcanic terrain to hidden valleys, this region is rewriting what Texas wine can be—raw, rugged, and remarkabl