Winery guide / Hye
Bingham Family Vineyards
High Plains grape-growing family pouring 100% Texas estate wines, from crisp Trebbiano to reserve Tannat, on the edge of Fredericksburg.
About the winery
A multigenerational Terry County farming family; Cliff and Betty Bingham began farming full time in 1981 and planted their first vineyard (Viognier and Gewürztraminer) in 2004. In 2023 the family bought 14 acres in Hye on US-290 for its Hill Country tasting room. Their 2017 Dugout was named Top Texas Wine at the 2020 Houston Rodeo Uncorked! competition.
Hill Country tasting room on US-290 in Hye with a porch, vineyard patio and vineyard views; EV charging on site.
Best for: value-minded tasters exploring High Plains estate wines
Known for
100% Texas-grown estate wines from the Texas High Plains; Reserve wines such as Reserve Tannat and Reserve Sémillon, plus Viognier, Tempranillo and Petit Verdot.
Experiences
Wine Tasting of five wines ($20); Reserve Wine Tasting of five Estate Reserve wines ($35, Thu–Sat); complimentary monthly tastings for club members; seasonal events.
Plan your visit
Visiting info
- Hours
- Hye tasting room: Thu–Mon 12–6 pm; closed Tue–Wed (call to book large groups those days). Closed Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
- Address
- 11157 US-290, Hye, TX 78635
- Tastings
- Wine Tasting $20; Reserve Tasting $35
- Reservations
- Encouraged for Saturdays and groups of 6+; open Thu-Mon
- Groups
- Reservations encouraged for groups of 6+ and on Saturdays; reservation fees are non-refundable.
- Food
- Pizza and Askinosie chocolate available for purchase; picnic-friendly setting.
- Accessibility
- Three EV charging stations at the Hye tasting room
- Phone
- (830) 644-2081
Fast facts
Good to know
- Founded
- 2004 (first vines planted)
- People
- Cliff and Betty Bingham and family
- Vineyard
- Started with 5 acres (2004); Hye tasting room sits on a 14-acre property with vineyard
- Grapes & wines
- Viognier, Gewürztraminer, Sémillon, Tempranillo, Petit Verdot, Tannat
- Awards
- 2017 Dugout: Double Gold, Top Texas Wine & Texas Class Champion, 2020 Houston Rodeo Uncorked!; 2018 Dugout: Double Gold & Best of Show Texas Red, 2022 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
- Events
- Seasonal events such as the Hill Country Summer Season Pass, Texas Wine Month Passport and Christmas Wine Affair; large groups can be scheduled on closed days by calling
Wine club
Bingham Family Vineyards wine club
- Club
- Bingham Family Vineyards Wine Club
- Shipments
- Member's choice: every 1, 2, 3 or 4 months
- Bottles
- 4
- Perks
- 10% off wine; one tasting per month for member + 1 guest; one Reserve tasting and one tour/tasting per year; pre-release and exclusive wines and events
- Cost
- Not listed; shipping $15 or free with 6+ bottles
Visit with Absolute Charm
Skip the driving and the reservations
This winery is part of our Classic tour rotation. Pickup from your lodging, every stop reserved, and a local guide. Add the Tasting Pass, order a glass, or use your member perks here.
Bingham Family Vineyards FAQ
Are kids allowed at Bingham Family Vineyards?
The winery doesn't publish a policy for children, so please call ahead before bringing kids.
Is Bingham Family Vineyards dog friendly?
The winery doesn't publish a pet policy, so please call ahead before bringing a dog.
What are Bingham Family Vineyards's hours?
Hye tasting room: Thu–Mon 12–6 pm; closed Tue–Wed (call to book large groups those days). Closed Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Do I need a reservation?
Encouraged for Saturdays and groups of 6+; open Thu-Mon
How much is a tasting?
Wine Tasting $20; Reserve Tasting $35
Is food available?
Yes, pizza and Askinosie chocolate are available for an additional fee. Tastings are $20 (five Texas estate wines) or $35 for the Reserve tasting.
Can Absolute Charm take me to Bingham Family Vineyards?
Yes! Bingham Family Vineyards is part of our Classic tour rotation, and Private tour guests can choose it too.
Information checked October 2026 from Bingham Family Vineyards's own website. Hours, prices and policies change, so please confirm directly with the winery.
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