Stopped here on a birthday tour of Hill Country wineries.

Wines were nice, I liked that they had three distinctive Sangiovese rather than blending them all.

Staff was very attentive and warm. Nice conversation.

Bought three bottles, all priced higher than they really deserve to be, but since they are exclusive to purchase at the winery...

The wines at Duchman are European in style. That means one moscato or sweet wine only, all the rest are dry (which we like). Reasonably priced, a bit high for Texas, but still less than CA or OR wines of equal quality. The tasting fee is a bit high but not exorbitant, cpuld waive the fees with purchases as many others do. Both staffers were aloof and not too knowledgeable. What made up for it was the excellent wine... many choices of some of the best TX has to offer.

This is a beautiful vineyard and winery. The tasting room is large with a good selection of wines to choose from. You build your own flights for a reasonable price. Staff is knowledgeable, but somewhat reserved, so you will have to engage in dialog with them. The winery operation can be viewed through large windows, so no need to schedule a tour unless you want. We are told the Italian restaurant on the property is good, but it wasn't open for lunch so we couldn't try it.

This winery is a little more commercial than you expect in Texas. When you walk into the tasting room it's very impersonal. At $10 the tasting is also one of the most expensive. The wines are okay, but they don't blow you away. They are different from most other Texas wines, and while that makes them unique for this area, that doesn't make them wonderful. You may find some that are agreeable to your palate, however their bottles are pricier as well. They do have a nice outdoor seating area where you can enjoy a glass.