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Slate Theory Winery

Fredericksburg, United States

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST WINERIES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 24 2026
Slate Theory Winery

Family-owned winery in Fredericksburg, Texas, making its wines in house from Texas grapes. Visits combine tastings, guided tours of the underground cave and cellar, and food pairings in a modern building.

Highlights

  • Underground wine cave
  • Antisocial red blend
  • Culinary food pairing

Good to know

  • Cave tastings sell out weeks ahead
  • Reservations preferred for tastings and tours
  • No shuttle after last cave tasting

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