A New Wine Route Expansion is not limited to US-290. In just the last year the road from Fredericksburg to Kerrville (SH-16) has seen the start of what I expect to be a huge transformation. For years it had only [one] winery. Now it has three, the other two being

“Texas’ Premier Estate Winery” is what it says on Augusta Vin’s homepage. A bold claim for a winery that has only been in existence for 3 years. However, one visit will leave you in little doubt about owner Scott Felder’s seriousness. Conversations with people previously affiliated with the venture, including

Texas Hill Country wineries retool, readjust, take care of one another during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wine tasting and social distancing might seem awkward at times, but it can be done. (When I did an indoor wine tasting, I wore a mask and simply unhooked it for sips). Many wineries in Fredericksburg have spacious outdoor patios for enjoying either tastings or a glass of wine. Newcomers