Winery guide / Hye
French Connection Wines
French-inspired Hye winery specializing in 100% Texas Rhône varieties.
About the winery
French-inspired Hye winery specializing in 100% Texas Rhône varieties.
Known for
Rhône varieties: Viognier, Mourvèdre from 1976 vines, Châteauneuf de Hye red blend, Counoise
Plan your visit
Visiting info
- Hours
- Thu 12-5pm (kitchen closed); Fri 12-6pm; Sat 11am-6pm; Sun 11am-5pm
- Address
- 1197 Hye-Albert Rd, Hye
- Tastings
- Educational Tasting $30 (5 wines); Reserve Tasting $50 (with charcuterie and macaron)
- Reservations
- Walk-ins welcome; reservations recommended
- Groups
- Group sizes limited to 6 guests max
- Kids
- Welcome with supervision
- Dogs
- Leashed dogs welcome
- Food
- Charcuterie, baguette & butter boards, French desserts; outside food allowed
- Phone
- (830) 850-4091
Fast facts
Good to know
- People
- Winemaker Benjamin Calais (from Northern France, making Texas wine since 2008)
- Grapes & wines
- Rhone-style: Viognier, Mourvedre (vines planted 1976), Counoise, Chateauneuf de Hye red blend, La Connection Red
- Awards
- 2021 Mourvedre: 95 pts James Suckling; 2020 La Connection Red: 94 pts Cristaldi & Co; 2023 Counoise: 93 pts Decanter
- Events
- Seasonal French-inspired dinners on the patio (e.g., Holiday Dinner)
Wine club
French Connection Wines wine club
- Club
- French Connection Wine Club
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.
French Connection Wines FAQ
Are kids allowed at French Connection Wines?
Welcome with supervision
Is French Connection Wines dog friendly?
Leashed dogs welcome
What are French Connection Wines's hours?
Thu 12-5pm (kitchen closed); Fri 12-6pm; Sat 11am-6pm; Sun 11am-5pm
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins welcome; reservations recommended
How much is a tasting?
Educational Tasting $30 (5 wines); Reserve Tasting $50 (with charcuterie and macaron)
What food is available?
Charcuterie boards, French baguette and butter boards and French desserts; outside food is also allowed.
How large can my group be?
Groups are limited to 6 guests; same-day bookings are by phone at (830) 850-4091.
Can Absolute Charm take me to French Connection Wines?
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 French Connection Wines's own website. Hours, prices and policies change, so please confirm directly with the winery.
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