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A small-group, six-hour shuttle from New Braunfels that covers tasting fees at two Driftwood wineries, offers a choice of Wimberley village lunch or the Salt Lick BBQ, and includes pickup, snacks and a cooler for bottles.
A small-group, six-hour shuttle from New Braunfels that covers tasting fees at two Driftwood wineries, offers a choice of Wimberley village lunch or the Salt Lick BBQ, and includes pickup, snacks and a cooler for bottles.
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Operated by Winding Road Wine Tours · New Braunfels, Texas
Spend a slow day among the limestone ridges and live oaks of Texas Hill Country on the Wimberley / Driftwood — Wine + Village tour, a six-hour shuttle that stitches two Driftwood tasting rooms, a relaxed lunch option and an hour wandering Wimberley’s compact square into a single, easy outing. Operating from the New Braunfels area, Winding Road moves small groups (max 13) through short drives that show off low, rolling hills, cedar and oak-lined roads, and the pocket vineyards that define this region.
The itinerary is simple and flexible: two winery tastings are covered, tasting fees and light snacks included, and you choose whether to stop for lunch in Wimberley’s walkable square or head to the Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood. The shuttle runs roughly 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with door-to-door pickup available across Winding Road’s home zone (Gruene, New Braunfels, Wimberley, Canyon Lake and San Marcos). Expect chilled water, a small snack kit, a cooler for any bottles you buy, and a guide who reserves your tasting slots and handles logistics so you can focus on sipping and strolling.
What makes the trip special is its low-effort access to the Hill Country’s burgeoning tasting scene without the worry of driving. Driftwood tasting rooms are intimate—often low-slung limestone or metal-sided buildings with shaded patios—and Wimberley’s square gives a short, pleasant counterpoint: local galleries, bakeries and a few craft shops within easy walking distance. The Salt Lick is a regional institution mentioned in the tour brief; whether you choose a classic brisket plate there or a picnic in Wimberley, the day balances vineyard visits with real, local flavors.
This service stands out in the area because it packages reservations, fees and transport into one small-group experience for adults 21 and over, and it provides a cooler and group photos so purchases and memories travel home safely. It’s a practical, convivial way to taste multiple Hill Country producers in a single day without navigation stress.
Good for first-time visitors to the Texas Hill Country, couples and small groups who want a relaxed, social tasting day. Bring a jacket for breezy afternoons, plan lunch on your own, and know the final winery lineup can change—Winding Road confirms the stops on your itinerary so there are no surprises. Expect an easy pace: stops are typically spaced with 45 to 75 minutes at each tasting, enough time to chat with pourers, buy a bottle, and absorb vineyard views. Book early for weekend departures; operator caps groups at 13 to keep the experience. Note the tour is 21+; lunch cost is separate. If you prefer a longer tasting route, ask about the Classic option that swaps the village lunch for a third winery.
Typical hours are about 10:30 AM–4:30 PM; your exact itinerary and pickup window will be confirmed by Winding Road.
Yes—tasting fees for the two scheduled wineries are covered in the tour price.
No. Lunch is on you; you may choose Wimberley’s square or Salt Lick BBQ and pay at the venue.
Groups are capped at 13 to keep the outing small and manageable.
Yes—Winding Road offers door-to-door pickup across their home zone (Gruene, New Braunfels, Wimberley, Canyon Lake & San Marcos).
Guests must be 21 or older to participate due to alcohol service.
Winding Road Wine Tours is a New Braunfels-based tour operator offering curated winery excursions to nearby Texas destinations. The business presents four distinct trip options: the Driftwood Winery Tour, the Winery & Salt Lick BBQ Tour, the Johnson City Winery Tour, and the Fredericksburg Winery Tour. Each trip listing identifies the route and destinations so travelers can choose the experience that best fits their interests. Featured on The Adventure Collective, Winding Road Wine Tours is visible to travelers planning day trips from New Braunfels, San Antonio, and Austin. The business listing provides clear trip names and summaries that help guests compare winery routes and combined food-and-wine options, such as the tour that pairs winery stops with a visit to the Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood. Information available through the listing highlights which towns and tasting destinations are included on each itinerary. Operating from New Braunfels, the provider connects guests to tasting rooms and winery neighborhoods in central Texas, including Driftwood, Johnson City, and Fredericksburg. The trip offerings are presented as set options so prospective guests can select the route that matches their travel plans. As an editorially featured option on a recognized travel collective, the business provides a straightforward path for booking winery experiences originating in New Braunfels without the need to plan multiple stops independently.
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