Hawk's Shadow Winery

Came in on a Saturday as part of a trip.Dress code: casual, came in after a hikeDrink 4/5: tried 5 different wines in their wine tasting, really only enjoyed 3 of them, but that may be more related to personal preference.Ambiance 5/5: beautiful ambiance, great lighting and an amazing cork art portrait of a horse that my date tried to buy off of them. Amazing view overlooking the hill country if you sit outsideService 6/5: amazing service, very friendly, considered docking a point for not selling us the portrait but it didn't seem fair . Owner came and talked to us about the story of the winery, let us try 2-3 more wine tastings beyond what we ordered that they thought we might likeValue 5/5: great value for their price, can't beat a 12$ wine tasting.Overall 5/5: generally geat value and ambiance beaten out by their amazing serviceParking: parking lot

Had an excellent time tasting wines during a road trip to the Hill Country. I opted for a flight, and I was given several extras to try. Some of the wines were a bit sweet for me, and I did not like aftertaste of some as well. However, it was overall a very pleasant experience, as the service was phenomenal and the ambiance was solid.

I went to Hawk's Shadow during a wine tasting expedition with a friend and we had the best time. We got a tour of the winery as well as 2 flights then sat outside to enjoy a glass and charcuterie. It's a bit of a drive to get there so I recommend adding it to another activity or winery in the area to make the most of it. Also, a designated driver is highly encouraged . The service was great and I would love to go back!

Beautiful property here at Hawk's Shadow. We chose the 6 wine sample selection and enjoyed the quiet calm and relaxing views.Was a little bit of a drive from Austin but a good overall experience.

5 stars for an incredible unique experience with the kindest staff and some really awesome wine. I came to this winery with the preconceived notion that Hill Country wine was never good and boy was I wrong.The tasting room itself is pretty simple, but it sits on a hillside with stunning views. They serve some small bites like a pretty rocking cheese board and do single glasses and flights of wine. What made this experience special, though, was the staff. We spent two hours chatting with them and trying several of the wines and it was such a positive experience. Most of the wine was well-balanced and complex, unlike most of the wine I've had from this region. They do not have any sweet wines at all, which was a welcome surprise to me since I feel Hill Country loves their sweet wines. After the tasting experience, they took us down to the barrel room to check it out and learn all about their process. They even took photos of us down there and answered any and all questions we have. You can tell they're passionate about their product and love connecting with their customers. Highly recommend checking this winery out above all others in the area!

My husband and I found our new favorite winery to visit on the weekends! My husband is a huge wine-o, so we frequently visit various vineyards on the weekends. I decided to check out Hawks Shadow Winery, and I'm so pleased we took our chance visiting this winery! I made a reservation for a tasting at 2:30, but we arrived almost 30 minutes early. The owner was so kind to allow us to get started with our tasting early, and welcomed us to choose anywhere to sit as they bring the wine to you. We got the tailored tasting, which included 6 of their wines (two white, one rosé, three reds). They only make dry wines and serve no sweet options, but that's how my husband and I prefer our wine! All of our wines were delicious, and we even went home with a bottle of Emmett as it was our favorite. The story behind the wine is also so lovely, as the owner shared the wine is adoringly named after the venue's Aussie Emmett. I also love that the owner made sure to share various dishes that would pair best with the wines we tasted!The owner that led our tasting was so lovely to converse with, and guided us through our tasting in a fabulous manner while sharing more about the history of their winery. It was incredible getting to hear all about it! When my husband shared his deep passion for wine, the owner was kind enough to offer to take us to the cellar and share more about the winery's history. It was beautiful, and so amazing to hear the amount of care, passion, and dedication that goes into each of their wines! What was truly amazing to hear was the family history behind their winery. The winery is lovingly named after one of quarter horses that made a lasting impression in the hearts of the family. The vineyard itself is so beautiful, and you get to enjoy the most stellar view of hill country. You can be sure to capture beautiful photos no matter where you are! My husband and I also went home with two wine glasses, and we just can't wait to open our bottle of Emmett. I highly recommend coming to this vineyard for a fun date, or a wine day with the girls!

Came to this winery based on other Yelp reviews when looking up Dripping Springs wineries.We drove up for the day and were the 1st ones here .Immediately we could tell how peaceful and tranquil the scenery made this place.We met Carol who was wonderful introducing us to some of the owners and explaining the local wines and history.1 of the founders Chip C. offered to show us the wine cellar which was made from limestone on their property and is the only 1 of its kind since it is self-sustaining like a cave and no external cooling system is needed.As we walked back in we met another owner Doug R.who asked if we would like to tour the vineyards.That was magical as we were let past beautiful horses and donkeys that keep the coyotes away .Many grape harvests were affected by the Texas 2021 freeze and this vineyard is slowly returning .We still were able to see the beginning of grape clusters and learn which ones are made here to become their future wines.An absolute treat!!We returned to the main home and started our dry red tastings.The best part was Chip's storytelling of his wines and how he made each guest feel so comfortable. We even had an opportunity to try some of his higher end reserve wines that were perfectly blended from a 2019 harvest.July to August there are volunteer opportunity to pick grapes in their vineyard early in the morning 6 to 8am which would be absolutely thrilling ."An Under the Tuscan Sun moment".Hope to be back and would highly highly give this vineyard a look if you are in Dripping Springs , want to get away from all the noise pollution and want an off the beaten path kind of vineyard that has some beautiful views and wonderful fragrant naturally source wines.

A wonderful hill country wine experience!! It was my boyfriend's birthday and I was overwhelmed with the number of wineries to choose from but I'm so glad I picked this one. We did the Winemaker's experience ($50 a person) and it was extremely worth it. I say we tried anywhere from 10-15 wines. Going into the cellar and trying the maturing wines was very interesting. If you like educational experiences along with great wine, this place is for you!Please note there are NO sweet wines, so if that is your preference try elsewhere! My bf loves drier crispier wines so he loved it.I cannot thank our guide Matt enough. He made the experience so special. He was very knowledgable and fun. I would 100% recommend a winemaker experience with Matt.

We came here on our wine tour last weekend and had a great time. We were in Austin for my bachelorette so a winery tour sounded perfect. This place as gorgeous and they were so welcoming. I think it was the owners (a man and woman) who helped us with our tasting and they couldn't have been friendlier. We got to try four different wines, and his description of each was hilarious. Most of my group decided the rose was our favorite and a few of us bought bottles. We enjoyed being able to sit on the patio and enjoy the view. They also had no issue with us eating the snacks we had brought. Definitely stop by here if you're in the area and want to do a tasting.

WOW- Definitely the place to be if you're looking for passion and excellence in wine! HSW has many complex wines, our favorites being the Riesling, the rosè, and the estate Merlot, but honestly everything is so well balanced and made with care.The folks here took their time educating us about their wine, and we even got to see their wine cellar. There is a science behind everything they produce and do, which is evident in how good their wines are!