Hill Country Wine Day: Wimberley & Driftwood Tasting Tour

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.