Texas had its best year on the international wine stage, and it was not close. Four Texas Hill Country wineries claimed gold medals at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards, making this the first time in the competition’s 23-year history that any Texas wine has reached that level.
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Fredericksburg Food and Wine Events Strengthen the Local Community
The Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival is a community institution, a platform for local producers and businesses, and a driver of economics in the Texas Hill Country. Produced by the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Events Foundation, the festival has spent more than three decades connecting people…
Texas Hill Country Sparkling Wine Stars in Texas Monthly
Texas Monthly Spotlights Fredericksburg Sparkling Wine Makers, Including Festival Favorites Texas sparkling wine has arrived and Texas Monthly magazine just said so on a national stage. The magazine’s June 2026 issue covers the growth of Texas sparkling winemaking, with Fredericksburg and the Texas Hill Country at the center of…
Fredericksburg Restaurant Week Featured by San Antonio Magazine
The article spotlights Fredericksburg’s first-ever Restaurant Week and its growing reputation as a Texas Hill Country food and wine destination. Fredericksburg’s culinary scene continues to earn regional attention. A recent feature from San Antonio Magazine highlighted the debut of Fredericksburg Restaurant Week, a new spring event created to showcase…
Fredericksburg Named One of the Best Small Food and Drink Cities in the U.S.
Food & Wine highlights Fredericksburg as a standout culinary destination in the Texas Hill Country. Fredericksburg continues to gain national recognition as a destination for food and wine lovers. In a recent article from Food & Wine, the town was included on a list of the top small cities…
Fredericksburg Listed Among 10 Of The Most Foodie-Friendly Small Towns In The US
An article by Tastingtable.com “Austin is a well-known foodie destination, but if you’re in the mood for good food in a smaller location, try Fredericksburg, a little town with just over 11,000 inhabitants about two hours west of Austin. As the name suggests, the town has strong German…