October is Texas Wine Month, giving Texas wine lovers another reason to get out and explore Texas wineries, meet winemakers, and enjoy special tastings and dinners.
Wineries and wine organizations across the state have planned events throughout October. Here are a few ways to celebrate Texas Wine Month in 2026.
Texas Wine Month Passport
October 1-31
Texas Hill Country Wineries will once again celebrate all month long with its Texas Wine Month Passport. More than 45 participating wineries are included in the self-guided event.
Passport holders receive a complimentary tasting at each participating winery and a 10% discount on purchases of three or more bottles. Guests may visit up to four wineries per day during the month.
Tickets are $85 for an individual or $120 for a couple. Five dollars from each ticket sold benefits the Texas Hill Country Wine Industry Scholarship Fund.
Texas Wine Month Passport information and tickets
North TX Fall Wine Trail
October 1-November 1
North Texas
North Texas Wine Country will hold its month-long Fall Wine Trail with about 40 participating wineries and more than 100 wines available to taste.
The 2026 ticket is $49.95 and includes at least three tastings at each participating winery. While the event is called the North TX Fall Wine Trail rather than a Texas Wine Month trail, it runs throughout October and offers another way to explore Texas wineries during the month.
2026 North TX Fall Wine Trail information
William Chris Vineyards Texas Wine Month Dinner
October 3, 6 p.m.
Japanese Tea Garden, San Antonio
William Chris Vineyards will celebrate Texas Wine Month with a four-course dinner at the Japanese Tea Garden in San Antonio.
The evening begins with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Each course will be paired with William Chris wines, and members of the winery team will discuss Texas wine, including the soils, grape varieties, and future of the state’s wine industry.
Tickets are $195 per person. The dinner is limited to Hye Society wine club members and their guests.
William Chris Texas Wine Month Dinner information
Pedernales Cellars and C.L. Butaud Collaborative Tasting
October 11, noon and 2:30 p.m.
Pedernales Cellars, Stonewall
Pedernales Cellars and C.L. Butaud are coming together for a special side-by-side tasting in celebration of Texas Wine Month.
Winemakers David Kuhlken of Pedernales Cellars and Randy Hester of C.L. Butaud will lead guests through a collaborative tasting and deep dive into Spanish and Rhône varieties in the Pedernales Cellars barrel cellar. Small bites are included.
Two sessions will be offered at noon and 2:30 p.m.
Pedernales Cellars and C.L. Butaud tasting information and reservations
Bending Branch Winery Supper Club
October 14, 6 p.m.
Bending Branch Winery, Comfort
Bending Branch Winery is combining Texas Wine Month with Come Over October for its October Supper Club.
Chef Jared Campbell will prepare a four-course dinner with wine and beverage pairings. The menu includes Gulf shrimp and sweet corn Johnny cake paired with Bending Branch’s 2025 Sparkling Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon and a honey- and mustard-glazed pork chop paired with the winery’s 2020 Estate Souzão.
Tickets are $130 per person, including gratuity.
Bending Branch October Supper Club information and tickets
Lost Draw Wines Texas Wine Month Passport Tasting
October 1-31
Lost Draw at Johnson City, Johnson City
Lost Draw is offering a dedicated Texas Wine Month Passport tasting for passport holders throughout October.
The 45-minute tasting is complimentary with the Texas Hill Country Wineries Texas Wine Month Passport. Lost Draw notes that October is its favorite month because it is Texas Wine Month.
Lost Draw Texas Wine Month Passport Tasting information
Bingham Family Vineyards Texas Wine Month Passport
October 1-31
Bingham Family Vineyards, Hye
Bingham Family Vineyards is participating in the Texas Hill Country Wineries Texas Wine Month Passport and is encouraging visitors to make the winery one of their October stops.
The winery highlights its 100% estate-grown Texas High Plains wines as part of the tasting experience.
Bingham Family Vineyards Texas Wine Month Passport information
Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival
October 22-25
Fredericksburg
The Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival provides another opportunity to celebrate Texas wine with four days of food, wine, and culinary events in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.
The festival weekend culminates with the Grand Tasting on Saturday, October 24, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Marktplatz. More than 75 winemakers, chefs, brewers, and distillers will participate, with wine, food, beer, and spirits tastings included with admission.
Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival information and tickets
Celebrate Texas Wine
These are just a few of the events taking place during Texas Wine Month. Whether you prefer a winemaker-led tasting, a wine dinner, a festival, or a month of exploring Hill Country wineries with a passport, October offers plenty of opportunities to discover Texas wines and the people behind them.
Check the individual event listings for availability, reservations, and the latest information before making plans.
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