Winery guide / Hye
Blue Lotus Winery
Seguin winery's barrel-shaped hilltop tasting room in Hye.
About the winery
Seguin winery's barrel-shaped hilltop tasting room in Hye.
Known for
Barrel-shaped tasting room with hilltop views
Plan your visit
Visiting info
- Hours
- Hye: Wed-Sun 11 am-6 pm; closed Mon-Tue
- Address
- 8500 W US Hwy 290, Hye
- Groups
- No group policy published
- Food
- Cheese plates, queso, dips, pretzels and cheese pizza ($7-$17)
- Accessibility
- Hye tasting room at 8500 W Hwy 290 is a wine-barrel tasting room on a hilltop with an outdoor back yard
- Phone
- (830) 379-9463
Fast facts
Good to know
- People
- Owned by Michael and Melissa Poole; Michael Poole is head winemaker
- Vineyard
- 12-acre estate in Seguin (Hye property not yet planted)
- Grapes & wines
- 100% Texas wine and mead; Seguin estate grows Lenoir, Lomanto, Norton, America, Champanel and Wine King; mead brands Texas Mead Works and Saint Michael's Mead
- Events
- Tasting events, Enchanted Village Renaissance Faire, wine club cruise, private tastings and event rentals; barrel cabin lodging (Blue Lotus Resorts)
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.
Blue Lotus Winery FAQ
Are kids allowed at Blue Lotus Winery?
The winery doesn't publish a policy for children, so please call ahead before bringing kids.
Is Blue Lotus Winery dog friendly?
The winery doesn't publish a pet policy, so please call ahead before bringing a dog.
What are Blue Lotus Winery's hours?
Hye: Wed-Sun 11 am-6 pm; closed Mon-Tue
Does Blue Lotus make mead as well as wine?
Yes, it pours 100% Texas wine and mead, including Texas Mead Works and Saint Michael's Mead.
Is there food at the Hye tasting room?
Yes, a snack menu with cheese plates, queso, spinach-artichoke dip, pretzels and 12-inch cheese pizzas.
Can I stay overnight?
Yes, Blue Lotus offers barrel cabin rentals that can be booked online.
Can Absolute Charm take me to Blue Lotus 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 Blue Lotus Winery's own website. Hours, prices and policies change, so please confirm directly with the winery.
Wineries nearby
Hye Meadow Winery
red lovers who want a working-winery feel
Untamed Wine Estates
foodies who want wine and pizza together
Silver Dollar Winery Hill Country
Second location of Silver Dollar Winery, with a bistro and outdoor seating on 25 acres near Hye; Hye Cider Company also pours here.