Winery guide / Comfort & Kerrville
Bending Branch Winery
Comfort winery established in 2009 that also pours Ursa Vineyards wines and its own bourbons in a historic log cabin tasting room.
About the winery
Comfort winery established in 2009 that also pours Ursa Vineyards wines and its own bourbons in a historic log cabin tasting room.
Known for
Tannat (including bourbon-barrel-aged), Souzão, Texas Cowboy Cuvée
Plan your visit
Visiting info
- Hours
- Thu 12-8pm; Fri-Sat 12-7pm; Sun-Mon 12-6pm; closed Tue-Wed
- Address
- 142 Lindner Branch Trail, Comfort
- Tastings
- 5-wine tasting $30; bourbon flight $25; premium bourbon flight $45
- Reservations
- Recommended on weekends and for groups of 8+; call or book via Tock
- Kids
- Welcome
- Dogs
- Leashed dogs outside; service dogs only inside
- Food
- Thursday community potluck
- Accessibility
- Only service dogs allowed inside the tasting room
- Phone
- 830-995-2948
Fast facts
Good to know
- Founded
- 2009
- People
- Founded by Robert W. "Dr. Bob" Young, M.D. (CEO & Executive Winemaker), wife Brenda and daughter Alison (bourbon Master Blender)
- Grapes & wines
- Known for Tannat; also Souzao, Charbono, Sagrantino, Tempranillo, Malbec, Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon (Newsom Vineyards); Cryo-Maceration 'Next World Wines'; bourbon
- Awards
- Top Texas Wine 2014 & Top Texas Winery 2018 (Rodeo Uncorked!); 2021 Cowboy Cuvee Reserve Double Gold, 2025 SF Chronicle; WineBusiness Monthly Hot Brand 2024; SA Express-News Readers' Choice Best Winery (11 straight years)
- Events
- Annual Texas Fine Wine Dinner, Thursday community potluck, Friday Bourbon Happy Hour, virtual tastings
Wine club
Bending Branch Winery wine club
- Club
- Bending Branch Wine Clubs
Visit with Absolute Charm
Skip the driving and the reservations
Private tour guests can add this winery to their day. Pickup from your lodging, every stop reserved, and a local guide. Add the Tasting Pass, order a glass, or use your member perks here.
Bending Branch Winery FAQ
Are kids allowed at Bending Branch Winery?
Welcome
Is Bending Branch Winery dog friendly?
Leashed dogs outside; service dogs only inside
What are Bending Branch Winery's hours?
Thu 12-8pm; Fri-Sat 12-7pm; Sun-Mon 12-6pm; closed Tue-Wed
Do I need a reservation?
Recommended on weekends and for groups of 8+; call or book via Tock
How much is a tasting?
5-wine tasting $30; bourbon flight $25; premium bourbon flight $45
What tastings are offered?
A five-wine tasting ($30), a bourbon flight of four ($25) or a premium bourbon flight ($45).
Can Absolute Charm take me to Bending Branch Winery?
Yes. Private tour guests choose their wineries from our list, and we reserve each stop and drive you there. Our Classic tour visits a rotating set of favorites.
Information checked October 2026 from Bending Branch Winery's own website. Hours, prices and policies change, so please confirm directly with the winery.
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