Winery guide / Fredericksburg · Hwy 290
Fat Ass Ranch & Winery
Playfully branded ranch winery off US-290 with a brewery on US-290 and two Main Street outposts.

About the winery
Playfully branded ranch winery off US-290 with a brewery on US-290 and two Main Street outposts.
Known for
Sweet and dry wines and frozen sangria
Plan your visit
Visiting info
- Hours
- Winery: Sun-Fri 11 am-5 pm; Sat 10 am-6 pm
- Address
- 51 Elgin-Behrends Rd, Fredericksburg (downtown tasting room: 153 E Main St)
- Tastings
- Sweet wines $18; dry wines $22
- Reservations
- No reservations needed (call for parties of 8+)
- Groups
- No reservations for individuals; groups (8+/10+) must call 830-644-2300 Mon-Fri in advance, card on file, 20% gratuity, $50 no-show fee
- Dogs
- Pet-friendly patios
- Food
- Saturday food trucks at winery and brewery; food at Off The Ranch on Main St
- Accessibility
- Ranch winery at 51 Elgin-Behrends Rd with large outdoor courtyard and pet-friendly patios; also brewery on US-290 and two Main Street tasting rooms
- Phone
- 830-644-2300
Fast facts
Good to know
- People
- Founded by Gail and Jennie McCulloch
- Grapes & wines
- 20+ Texas wines, sweet and dry (fan favorites include Country Peach); plus 10+ craft beers at the sister brewery
- Awards
- Described in press as award-winning
- Events
- Live music every Saturday, grape stomp, car show, karaoke, DJ nights, wine club pick-up parties; complimentary Saturday tram between locations
Wine club
Fat Ass Ranch & Winery wine club
- Club
- Fat Ass Wine Club
- Perks
- 15% off High Class Silo bookings
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.
Fat Ass Ranch & Winery FAQ
Are kids allowed at Fat Ass Ranch & Winery?
The winery doesn't publish a policy for children, so please call ahead before bringing kids.
Is Fat Ass Ranch & Winery dog friendly?
Pet-friendly patios
What are Fat Ass Ranch & Winery's hours?
Winery: Sun-Fri 11 am-5 pm; Sat 10 am-6 pm
Do I need a reservation?
No reservations needed (call for parties of 8+)
How much is a tasting?
Sweet wines $18; dry wines $22
Is there food?
A food truck is at the winery and brewery on Saturdays, usually starting around 11:30 am.
Can Absolute Charm take me to Fat Ass Ranch & Winery?
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 Fat Ass Ranch & Winery's own website. Hours, prices and policies change, so please confirm directly with the winery.
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