We are your Houston Hill Country Winery and vineyard located in the rolling hills of Plantersville just a short drive Northwest of Houston. Visitors are welcome, no reservations required at this time for general grounds afternoon seating. Outdoor table seating is available on a first come, first serve basis.
We are family and pet friendly! You can also visit our Online Wine Shop to place a curbside or shipping order! We are also continuing to offer curbside pick-up daily during our new hours of operation and flat rate ground shipping discounts. Check out our Events page for a schedule of music on our grounds and more details.
We are family and pet friendly! You can also visit our Online Wine Shop to place a curbside or shipping order! We are also continuing to offer curbside pick-up daily during our new hours of operation and flat rate ground shipping discounts. Check out our Events page for a schedule of music on our grounds and more details.
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Online wine purchases for Texas residents are shipped via FedEx or picked up curbside at the winery, select options at checkout. Online orders are processed during winery business office hours Wednesday-Sunday. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition: 2021, BronzeSelect options.
What began as a passion led to fulfilling a dream for two dedicated Texas school teachers. This dream developed into a desire to produce quality wines from grapes not only sourced from our home state of Texas, but from diverse viticultural areas.
Bernhardt Winery is a scenic Tuscan-style winery located in Plantersville, Texas that produces 100% Texas wines, American classic varietals and unique blends, and the newly released ancient Antiquity Wine Curation series.Set atop a rise overlooking rolling hills and valleys, Bernhardt Winery takes pride in offering guests a relaxing Houston Hill Country experience.
Bernhardt Winery is a scenic Tuscan-style winery located in Plantersville, Texas that produces 100% Texas wines, American classic varietals and unique blends, and the newly released ancient Antiquity Wine Curation series.Set atop a rise overlooking rolling hills and valleys, Bernhardt Winery takes pride in offering guests a relaxing Houston Hill Country experience.
Discover the charm and ambiance of the Texas Hill Country within just a short drive Northwest of Houston. Set atop a rise overlooking rolling hills and valleys, Bernhardt Winery takes pride in offering guests a relaxing Houston Hill Country experience. The winery, vineyard and event grounds are at the heart of a 20-acre estate and vineyard where you will experience the beauty of Texas sunsets, wine, and music.
We invite you to experience our open-air Houston Hill Country Artisan Markets this weekend. Spend a relaxing afternoon kicking back on our beautiful and shady lawn with great wine and local music! Mark Winters will be playing from 1:30-5:30pm. 2021 Sunday Lawn Concert Series We invite you to experience the Legendary Bernhardt Winery Sunday Lawn Concert Series this fall!
Bernhardt Winery invites you to experience their Sunday Lawn Concerts this summer, just a pleasant country drive northwest of Houston. What began fourteen years ago as a special one-time Sunday sunset music gathering has grown into a year-round music entertainment tradition. The winery hosts some of the state's top music artists.
Reviews (25)
Charlene J.
Jan 05, 2022
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Cute winery but since there was no music that Sunday our experience consisted of a tour and wine tasting; both with our young guide. She was bubbly and enthusiastic but bad mouthed the "slightly nutty" and "drama queen" owner who thinks he is related to the silent movie star of the same last name, "but probably isn't".
She went on to tell us about a gentleman who would be taking over but she was adamant that he "just keep running the winery and not the business part" for whatever reasons.
It was not professional and we were uncomfortable with this
She went on to tell us about a gentleman who would be taking over but she was adamant that he "just keep running the winery and not the business part" for whatever reasons.
It was not professional and we were uncomfortable with this
Mary Beth Brennan
Dec 27, 2021
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Alexander Ose
Nov 15, 2021
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Brian Kinnear
Oct 30, 2021
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Shea Gordon
Oct 19, 2021
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Exceptionally bad wine and slow service. Really the only positive was the grounds were stunningly beautiful and well-kempt, which is why Bernhardt gets 2 stars instead of 1. Lots of places to sit in both sun and shade. Really wish the wine was better so that we could stay longer and enjoy the weather.
Cosmin Simeria
Sep 14, 2021
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Rue Girl
Aug 12, 2021
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This place takes all my money! The Dulce Blanco is my favorite and I buy it buy the case! It’s made of muscadine grapes and you can richly taste them in the wine at a nice 12% alcohol volume. Everything else including the concerts, food trucks, and other amenities are just extras! I had to become a member because I love their wine!
James Spurgin
Jul 16, 2021
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Yuki I.
May 03, 2021
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We visited as a group for my friends' birthdays. We were a few hours late to our reservation, but they still accommodated us, which was super nice of them! We met one of the owners, and he welcomed us very warmly.
We each had a wine flight of 6 wines - sauvignon blanc, rose, cabernet, merlot, blanco dulce, and blush. My favorites were the sauvignon blanc and rose! That surprised me, because I'm usually a red person. They also had a large charcuterie board for us full of cheeses, crackers, fruits! So thoughtful.
It was rainy outdoors, but there are cute barndoors that made for cute
We each had a wine flight of 6 wines - sauvignon blanc, rose, cabernet, merlot, blanco dulce, and blush. My favorites were the sauvignon blanc and rose! That surprised me, because I'm usually a red person. They also had a large charcuterie board for us full of cheeses, crackers, fruits! So thoughtful.
It was rainy outdoors, but there are cute barndoors that made for cute
Dennis Frantz
Apr 18, 2021
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Nothing but glowing reviews for this beautiful estate vineyard and winery. I live in the area and can attest to the idyllic setting. Located in farm-country, in Grimes county Texas, this beautiful manor is well worth the drive. The scenery as you drive west on highway 105, from I45, is a calming and a welcome change from the hectic pace of the big city. The vineyard is green and plush and the estate is stunning. As for the owner, he saw me taking photos from the road approaching the vineyard and stopped to invited me on to the estate to take all the videos and photos that I wanted. A seriously
Caitlyn P.
Mar 17, 2021
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Chris L.
Sep 21, 2020
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Maritza Ortega
Jan 31, 2020
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Anthony R.
Dec 15, 2019
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Steph B.
Dec 05, 2019
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Came with a group of 12 ladies for my 32nd birthday and had such a horrible experience.
I own a party bus company in Houston and we decided to take one party bus to the winery and have a great time. The first thing that we hear from Trish when we walk in is, oh have y'all been barhopping? Mind you it's 2 pm!
I paid for everyone so there wouldn't be multiple transactions, as a courtesy. Once everyone was done using the restroom, it was like she was trying to get us out of her way and told us to go into a big empty room which was their wine tasting room which had two bars that tastings
I own a party bus company in Houston and we decided to take one party bus to the winery and have a great time. The first thing that we hear from Trish when we walk in is, oh have y'all been barhopping? Mind you it's 2 pm!
I paid for everyone so there wouldn't be multiple transactions, as a courtesy. Once everyone was done using the restroom, it was like she was trying to get us out of her way and told us to go into a big empty room which was their wine tasting room which had two bars that tastings
Kelly C.
Nov 05, 2019
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Matt G.
Oct 29, 2019
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I've passed this winery many times on the way to college station and finally decided to pull off the 105 and give it a try. I paid ten dollars for a wine tasting which had generous pours and allowed me to try a few additional wines over the 6 I was promised.
The grounds are well maintained and has multiple nice patios. The night I came they were holding a concert in the lawn and had a couple food trucks.
I recommend this winery to anyone passing by! Good wines and scenery!
The grounds are well maintained and has multiple nice patios. The night I came they were holding a concert in the lawn and had a couple food trucks.
I recommend this winery to anyone passing by! Good wines and scenery!
Aidil V.
Oct 27, 2019
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Absolutely lovely winery. My first wine tasting ever and Brenda (who is as sweet as she is sassy) made the visit extra special with her knowledge and casual presentation for us. And the wines were incredible. Can't wait to visit again and to take advantage of the outside concert!
This is a must stop if you're ever in the area!
This is a must stop if you're ever in the area!
Wren T.
Jun 23, 2019
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Beautiful place! Very busy with weddings and wine tastings going on. We were very disappointed with our tasting experience however. We had to stand outside in the 90+ degree heat. If I had known that I probably would have passed. It was not fun. We were all sweating and the red wine was warm. No. The ideal temperature for red wine is 62-68. (Google it) she was very knowledgeable about the wines but sped thru them quickly.
Then we got the tiniest pours I've ever seen. Maybe a tablespoon of wine.
Later we sent to Cork This in Montgomery. The picture I'm posting is their idea of a wine
Then we got the tiniest pours I've ever seen. Maybe a tablespoon of wine.
Later we sent to Cork This in Montgomery. The picture I'm posting is their idea of a wine
Tobias G.
Nov 23, 2018
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This was supposed to be the end and highlight of a day of wine tasting. And driving up to the winery, it looked like it would keep that promise. The area is laid out beautiful and invited to hang out and relax with a good glass of wine.
Coming in, however, provided a quick reality check. Our party of 6 was told that having individual tastings that are not all going to be the same was "too complicated" and our host (not sure that term applies) bossed most of us into doing what she wanted whether they liked it or not.
When we then tried to buy a bottle to drink in the outdoor area we
Coming in, however, provided a quick reality check. Our party of 6 was told that having individual tastings that are not all going to be the same was "too complicated" and our host (not sure that term applies) bossed most of us into doing what she wanted whether they liked it or not.
When we then tried to buy a bottle to drink in the outdoor area we
Shannon W.
Oct 26, 2018
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We visited Bernhardt Winery as part of a 3-part tour from the Brazos River Valley. I'm happy to say that this place was by far the best in our tour, but also sad to say that because this was the last stop, I was a little wined out and probably wasn't able to enjoy the wines here as much as I had wanted to.
The venue of Bernhardt itself deserves a star. It has a beautiful interior and various maintained plants and greenery around the entrance make for a quaint and cozy atmosphere. Archways with vines and plants climbing their way up the stone bricks creates a feeling of secrecy. There
The venue of Bernhardt itself deserves a star. It has a beautiful interior and various maintained plants and greenery around the entrance make for a quaint and cozy atmosphere. Archways with vines and plants climbing their way up the stone bricks creates a feeling of secrecy. There
Kathy S.
Jul 28, 2018
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Our experience at Bernhardt was wonderful. Staff did not feel flustered when many arrived at the same time. They were welcoming and friendly. The wine tasting well conducted and the person was knowledgeable. We enjoyed every minute and will return.
There is outside seating and shady. When we arrived it was too hot. If we had arrived later in the evening we could have sat outside.
There is outside seating and shady. When we arrived it was too hot. If we had arrived later in the evening we could have sat outside.
Mark M.
Jun 11, 2018
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Had a great visit to Bernhardt for one of their Sunday evening concerts. Despite a hot day in the 90s, with the shaded venue area and a breeze, it was a perfect evening. Great property, and the staff was quite good and professional. You can reserve a table for the concert for $20 (in addition to your admission tickets), but we opted just to bring chairs and a blanket, which worked well for us (though I'd consider getting a table in the future, if that made sense). Bernhardt allows you to bring in a picnic basket or cooler, so long as you're not bringing in your own wine or other alcohol
Sharon S.
May 14, 2017
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I would like to take up permanent residence at Bernhardt Winery! My husband and I drive from Houston at least twice a year, usually with an overnight stay as they are also a Bed and Breakfast. May 13 was the first Soleil Wine Club pick up party and it was a blast! We tasted a "young" Cab Sauv and one of their Ports from small oak barrels. There were four pizzas to choose from, fresh made in a wood-fired oven. We had our pick of the entire wine inventory to build our four. As Soleil Wine Club members, we saved 10%!
It was great fun and I highly recommend you join as soon as possible
It was great fun and I highly recommend you join as soon as possible
Lisa K.
Nov 20, 2016
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What a gorgeous season for a wine tasting event! My husband won a drawing for a complimentary 20 persons winery tour. Typically, it runs $15/person or $400 for group or so.
Here's the down low for a wine tour:
-1 hour wine tasting tour
-tasting for six choices mix of white, red, sweet, regular, dry
-tour of how the wines are made
-story behind the wine
Ms Robin did an exceptional, professionally presentation of the tour. She was excellent and knowledgeable of the wines presented.
Two nice tables were set up ready for a wine tasting. She went around with 6 diff bottles and gave a snippet
Here's the down low for a wine tour:
-1 hour wine tasting tour
-tasting for six choices mix of white, red, sweet, regular, dry
-tour of how the wines are made
-story behind the wine
Ms Robin did an exceptional, professionally presentation of the tour. She was excellent and knowledgeable of the wines presented.
Two nice tables were set up ready for a wine tasting. She went around with 6 diff bottles and gave a snippet
