North Texas Wineries

While North Texas isn’t typically considered the state’s wine country, it still features quite a few wineries and vineyards. Wineries are where wine gets made, meaning the drinks available there are as fresh as possible. Explore the various Texas vineyards around Gainesville, many of which make great places to visit for couples. Our guide will help you discover some of the various wineries in the area.

Deschain Cellars

• Address: 8363 US-82, Gainesville, TX
• Hours: Thursday 5-9 p.m.; Friday 2-9 p.m.; Saturday Noon to 9 p.m.; Sunday 1-6 p.m.
• Distance from us: 13.1 miles
• Learn more: https://www.deschaincellars.com/

Deschain Cellars is a unique winery built out of 10 decommissioned shipping containers. This growing North Texas winery offers tastings, wines by the glass and bottle, light food and live music. It sits in historic downtown Gainesville and can host dinners, events and group gatherings. The winery is self-classified as an “Old World” wine style

4R Ranch and Vineyard



• Address: 1473 CR 477, Muenster, TX
• Hours: Friday and Sunday 1-7 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Distance from us: 33.2 miles
• Learn more: https://www.4rwines.com/

4R Ranch and Vineyard has two locations: one in Muenster and one in McKinney. The one in Muenster offers wine tastings, winery tours and a full menu from Camo Cafe. Wine tastings include a souvenir glass for an extra cost alongside four different wines. 4R Ranch and Vineyard also has some great views of North Texas.

Arche Winery and Vineyard

• Address: 228 Wagner Road, Saint Jo, TX
• Hours: Thursday through Saturday Noon to 6 p.m.; Sunday Noon to 5 p.m.
• Distance from us: 38.7 miles 
• Learn more: https://www.archewines.com/

Arche Winery and Vineyard sits in North Texas’s Red River Valley. The tasting room is set in the middle of the vineyard, offering some great views. You can also experience some tasting rooms as well as tours of this Texas vineyard. There is also a menu with some great dishes and desserts. The tour will teach you about the history of this Texas winery and the winemaking process.

Blue Ostrich Winery and Vineyard



• Address: 5611 FM 2382, Saint Jo, TX
• Hours: Thursday through Saturday Noon to 6 p.m.; Sunday Noon to 5 p.m.
• Distance from us: 39.2 miles
• Learn more: https://blueostrich.net/

Like many of the other North Texas wineries, Blue Ostrich is family-owned. It used to be a site for ostrich breeding and ranching, though there still are some ostriches on the property. Blue Ostrich also offers wine tastings and tours along with some light food options and a souvenir glass. Be sure to schedule ahead.