Winery guide / Hye
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.
About the winery
Second location of Silver Dollar Winery, with a bistro and outdoor seating on 25 acres near Hye; Hye Cider Company also pours here.
Known for
Sweet whites and bold reds
Plan your visit
Visiting info
- Address
- 8264 W US Hwy 290, Johnson City (Hye)
- Groups
- Site calls it 'perfect for large groups'; no formal policy published
- Kids
- Family-friendly
- Dogs
- Pet-friendly
- Food
- Silver Dollar Bistro menu
- Accessibility
- Spacious 25-acre Hill Country grounds near Hye with outdoor seating
Fast facts
Good to know
- Founded
- 2015 in Bedford; Hill Country location opened 2020
- People
- Owned by Richard and Melanie Bowen (Bowen Family Wines), who select grapes and work with growers on their custom wines
- Vineyard
- 25-acre Hill Country property with outdoor seating
- Grapes & wines
- 25+ Texas wines from sweet whites to bold reds, mainly from Brownfield-area Texas High Plains vineyards (e.g. Cabernet, Watermelon Rosé)
- Awards
- Multiple GrapeFest People's Choice medals (shown on site)
- Events
- Seasonal events such as the HyeLoWeen Fall Festival; wine club with private tastings; cabins and RV spots on site
Wine club
Silver Dollar Winery Hill Country wine club
- Club
- Silver Dollar Winery Wine Club
- Perks
- Discounts, private-tasting invitations, limited-edition wines
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.
Silver Dollar Winery Hill Country FAQ
Are kids allowed at Silver Dollar Winery Hill Country?
Family-friendly
Is Silver Dollar Winery Hill Country dog friendly?
Pet-friendly
Who owns Silver Dollar Winery?
Richard and Melanie Bowen, who started the winery in Bedford in 2015 and opened the Hill Country location in 2020.
Can I stay overnight?
Yes, the Hill Country property offers cabins and RV spots.
Can Absolute Charm take me to Silver Dollar Winery Hill Country?
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 Silver Dollar Winery Hill Country's own website. Hours, prices and policies change, so please confirm directly with the winery.
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