Winery guide / Johnson City
Charleston Taylor Estate
Experiential boutique winery on US-290 next to Black Chapel Brewing, with cooking classes and private dining.
About the winery
Experiential boutique winery on US-290 next to Black Chapel Brewing, with cooking classes and private dining.
Known for
Reserve Sangiovese, Reserve Tempranillo, sparkling Trebbiano
Plan your visit
Visiting info
- Hours
- Walk-in tastings daily 11 am-5:30 pm; glasses/bottles until 7:30 pm
- Address
- 6212 W US Hwy 290, Johnson City
- Tastings
- Signature Tasting from $30; Well Aged Tasting from $50
- Reservations
- Reserve online or walk in until 5:30 pm; no deposits
- Kids
- Welcome; kids' area at Black Chapel Brewing next door
- Dogs
- Dogs welcome on the winery patio
- Food
- Pizza at Black Chapel Brewing next door; kitchen runs food & wine pairings, cooking classes and private dining
- Accessibility
- Estate at 6212 W US Hwy 290, Johnson City, with winery patio and adjoining Black Chapel Brewing
- Phone
- (830) 307-1095
Fast facts
Good to know
- Founded
- Opened May 2025 (land acquired 2021; first vines 2022; first estate harvest 2024)
- People
- Family-owned by founders Jared and Whitney, who named the estate after their children Charlie and Taylor
- Vineyard
- 30 acres just off US-290
- Grapes & wines
- Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Sangiovese next); 100% Texas wines including Sangiovese Reserve, Reserve Tempranillo, Malbec and Extra Brut Trebbiano sparkling
- Events
- Blenducation wine-blending class, Italian cooking class, food & wine pairing dinners, private dining, private and corporate events; Black Chapel Brewing next door; historic 1800s well on property
Wine club
Charleston Taylor Estate wine club
- Club
- Charleston Taylor Wine Club (Cellar Select, Vintners Choice, Estate Passport)
- Shipments
- 4x/year
- Bottles
- 4, 6 or 12
- Perks
- 2–6 complimentary glasses monthly; 10–20% off wine; Wine Window and member dinners on upper tiers
- Cost
- No membership fee
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.
Charleston Taylor Estate FAQ
Are kids allowed at Charleston Taylor Estate?
Welcome; kids' area at Black Chapel Brewing next door
Is Charleston Taylor Estate dog friendly?
Dogs welcome on the winery patio
What are Charleston Taylor Estate's hours?
Walk-in tastings daily 11 am-5:30 pm; glasses/bottles until 7:30 pm
Do I need a reservation?
Reserve online or walk in until 5:30 pm; no deposits
How much is a tasting?
Signature Tasting from $30; Well Aged Tasting from $50
Can Absolute Charm take me to Charleston Taylor Estate?
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 Charleston Taylor Estate's own website. Hours, prices and policies change, so please confirm directly with the winery.
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