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7 Must Visit Wineries & Vineyards in the Lake Travis Area

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There’s no need to fly to Sonoma or Napa to celebrate glorious grapes, because you have plenty of delicious handcrafted wine in and around the Lake Travis area.

With sweeping views, tasting rooms and laid-back friendly vibes, the vineyards and wineries nestled throughout the Texas Hill Country are not to be missed. And now that summer is here, perhaps you have more time to get acquainted with your local wine producers.

From Fredericksburg to Spicewood, we’ve picked 7 spots that will make your inner grape geek sing:

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Hill Country Galleria Wine Walk: Free Wine Tasting Every Month

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HCG Wine Walk Mark your calendar and grab a group of friends for a fun night of wine tasting during the Hill Country Galleria Wine Walk. For a date night, girls night out, or just a fun way to expand your wine repertoire, you can’t beat this Thursday night offering.

This evening of wine tasting begins at your first stop, the Twin Liquors located near Dick’s Sporting Good (map).

While there, you’ll be given your first taste of wine … and a map. The map will be your guide (and ticket) as you make your way throughout the Hill Country Galleria to stop at participating businesses and taste wine from all over the world.

It’s the perfect opportunity to test your skills at drinking wine and navigating a shopping center.

Along with the free wine tasting, you will also receive a Hill Country Galleria shopping bag filled with exclusive offers. Choose your route and enjoy this event (and drinks) at your own pace — those little samples of wine can add up quick.

This fun and free event happens on the second Thursday of every month from 5pm-9pm. Feel free to arrive later for this casual night of strolling and sampling. Reservations are not required, but you must be 21 years of age or older.

Are you saying it right?

Here’s a quick pronunciation guide to the 5 most popular wines and a link to more wine-related terms:

Pinot Grigio (Pee-noe Gree-joe)

Sauvignon Blanc (So-veen-yawn BlahN)

Pinot Noir (Pee-noe Nwahr)

Chardonnay (Shar-doe-nay)

Cabernet Sauvignon (Cab-air-nay So-veen-yawN)

Check out how to taste wine like an expert and look like a sommelier (so-mel-yay) on your next Hill Country Galleria Wine Walk.