A nonprofit Texas wine group is going camp: Texas Hill Country Wineries is inviting wine drinkers of all stripes to sip their way through the very inaugural Wine Camp on Sunday, October 12, a full day of hands-on learning at the Texas Wine Collective in Fredericksburg.

From 9 am-5 pm, guests will explore viticulture, fermentation, and the art of pairing. Sessions led by growers, winemakers, and culinary experts will cover everything from the challenges and triumphs of growing grapes in Texas, to the winemaking process, the diverse varietals that thrive here, and how to pair them with bold Texas cuisine.

The admission is $200 and includes breakfast, lunch, and happy hour, along with tastings such as Texas sparkling wine with oysters, wine with Texas BBQ, and wine with charcuterie.

“We are thrilled to launch the first-ever Hill Country Wine Camp, a one-day immersive experience where wine lovers can dive deeper into what makes Texas wine and the Hill Country so special,” says Texas Hill Country Wineries executive director January Wiese in a statement. “Led by our growers, winemakers and winery owners, Wine Camp is designed to educate, inspire and showcase the diversity of our region through hands-on sessions with food and wine pairings — all in a fun and approachable way.”

Tickets can be purchased online.

Other Texas Hill Country Wineries offerings
The Texas Wine Month Passport offers a more a la carte experience throughout October. For an $85 individual fee or $120 for a couple, grape nuts can pop in and out of more than 45 wineries to receive complimentary tastings, exclusive deals, and a 15 percent discount on three bottles or more at select participants.

The Hill Country Road Show: Rosé to Rebuild on September 6 at Horseshoe Bay Resort showcases 30-plus wineries in support of Hill Country flood recovery efforts.

The Fall Winemaker Dinner, held September 26 at Marble Falls’ Flat Creek Estate Winery & Vineyard, raises funds for the Hill Country Wine Industry Scholarship Fund.