Winery guide / Johnson City
Pebble Rock Cellars
Johnson City tasting room founded by Robert and Lydia Nida to support emerging winemakers.
About the winery
Johnson City tasting room founded by Robert and Lydia Nida to support emerging winemakers.
Known for
Wines by co-founder Robert Nida
Plan your visit
Visiting info
- Hours
- Sat 11 am-5 pm and Sun 12-5 pm by appointment; weekdays by email
- Address
- 506 US Hwy 281, Johnson City
- Tastings
- $25 seated tasting
- Reservations
- Reservations available online
- Kids
- Contact the winery to reserve seats for non-tasters/children at no extra cost
- Accessibility
- Johnson City tasting room at 506 US-281
- Phone
- (830) 385-2110
Fast facts
Good to know
- Founded
- 2018
- People
- Co-founded by husband-and-wife Robert Nida (winemaker; M.S. Viticulture & Enology, Vinifera Euromaster) and Lydia Nida (viticulturist; M.S. Viticulture & Enology, Fresno State)
- Grapes & wines
- Small-lot Texas wines; comparative Hill Country vs. High Plains tastings
- Events
- Seated themed tastings (e.g., Hill Country vs. High Plains); Texas Wine Month Passport tastings; wine club
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.
Pebble Rock Cellars FAQ
Are kids allowed at Pebble Rock Cellars?
Contact the winery to reserve seats for non-tasters/children at no extra cost
Is Pebble Rock Cellars dog friendly?
The winery doesn't publish a pet policy, so please call ahead before bringing a dog.
What are Pebble Rock Cellars's hours?
Sat 11 am-5 pm and Sun 12-5 pm by appointment; weekdays by email
Do I need a reservation?
Reservations available online
How much is a tasting?
$25 seated tasting
Who makes the wine?
Co-founder Robert Nida, a Texas A&M grad with a master's in viticulture and enology from Europe's Vinifera Euromaster program.
Can Absolute Charm take me to Pebble Rock Cellars?
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 Pebble Rock Cellars's own website. Hours, prices and policies change, so please confirm directly with the winery.
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