Winery guide / Comfort & Kerrville
Newsom Vineyards @ Comfort
Tasting room in Comfort's historic district pouring the High Plains Newsom family's small-lot Newsom Vineyards wines.
About the winery
Tasting room in Comfort's historic district pouring the High Plains Newsom family's small-lot Newsom Vineyards wines.
Known for
Newsom Vineyards estate wines
Plan your visit
Visiting info
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 2-6 pm; Sat 10 am-7 pm; Sun 12-7 pm
- Address
- 717 Front St, Comfort
- Food
- Food trucks at Comfort Backyard events
- Accessibility
- Tasting room at 717 Front St in historic downtown Comfort, near restaurants, shops and antique markets
- Phone
- 806-549-6732
Fast facts
Good to know
- Founded
- 1986 (first 2 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon planted)
- People
- The Newsom family, pioneer Texas High Plains grape growers
- Vineyard
- 150 acres of vineyards in Plains, TX (about 70 miles southwest of Lubbock), 19 varieties
- Grapes & wines
- Small-lot Newsom Vineyards label wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Orange Muscat and the 'Inception' red; estate fruit also supplies 10+ Texas wineries
- Events
- Comfort Backyard weekly events with live music, concerts and food trucks; Newsom Grape Day; harvest vineyard tours; lodging at The Mill House (Comfort) and Rock'n-N B&B (Plains)
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.
Newsom Vineyards @ Comfort FAQ
Are kids allowed at Newsom Vineyards @ Comfort?
The winery doesn't publish a policy for children, so please call ahead before bringing kids.
Is Newsom Vineyards @ Comfort dog friendly?
The winery doesn't publish a pet policy, so please call ahead before bringing a dog.
What are Newsom Vineyards @ Comfort's hours?
Mon-Fri 2-6 pm; Sat 10 am-7 pm; Sun 12-7 pm
Where is the Newsom Vineyards tasting room?
At 717 Front St in historic Comfort, Texas, close to restaurants, gift shops and antique markets.
Where are the grapes grown?
On the Newsom family's 150-acre vineyards in Plains on the Texas High Plains, farmed since 1986.
Are there events?
Yes, the Comfort Backyard behind the tasting room hosts weekly events with local musicians and food trucks.
Can Absolute Charm take me to Newsom Vineyards @ Comfort?
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 Newsom Vineyards @ Comfort's own website. Hours, prices and policies change, so please confirm directly with the winery.
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