Cabernet Grill
Texas Wine Country's Most Serious Wine List
South Highway 16 · Fredericksburg · New American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 7, 2026
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First Impression
You walk into an ivy-covered Cotton Gin Village with koi ponds and waterfalls, and then someone hands you a wine list with over 115 Texas labels. It stops you cold — in the best way. This isn't a restaurant that happens to serve wine; it's a wine destination that also happens to cook really well.
Selection Deep Dive
The list is built almost entirely around Texas producers, and it goes deep in ways that will surprise even people who follow the state's wine scene closely. You'll find heavy hitters like Becker Vineyards and Pedernales Cellars sitting alongside more adventurous pours like Lewis Wines Graciano — a variety most Texas restaurants wouldn't even attempt to stock. William Chris Vineyards' Enchante shows up too, which tells you someone is paying attention to what's actually interesting in the Hill Country right now. There are gaps in old-world coverage, but that's the point — this list has a thesis, and it commits.
By the Glass
With roughly 20 to 30 options by the glass, you can do serious damage without committing to a bottle — a rarity for a list this focused on a single region. The rotation leans into Texas varieties and blends, so you're not just getting a generic Cab and Chardonnay safety net. It's one of the better by-the-glass programs we've seen at a Texas wine country restaurant.
Pedernales Cellars Texas Tempranillo — $N/A
Pedernales has been one of the most consistent producers in Texas for years, and their Tempranillo consistently punches above its price point. On a list this deep, it's an easy win for anyone who wants to drink well without sweating the bill.
Lewis Wines Graciano
Graciano is a grape most diners have never heard of, and most restaurants wouldn't take a chance on it. Lewis Wines makes a compelling case for it in Texas, and the fact that Cabernet Grill stocks it at all says something about how seriously they take the list. Order it before you order anything else.
Becker Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Becker makes a solid wine and it's well-known for good reason, but it's also the most predictable pour on a list full of more interesting choices. In a room full of Graciano and Enchante, ordering the Becker Reserve Cab is like going to a great taco spot and ordering the quesadilla.
William Chris Vineyards Enchante + Pecan-Crusted Quail
Enchante is a Mourvèdre-based blend with enough earthiness and dark fruit to stand up to game without overwhelming something as delicate as quail. The pecan crust brings a nutty richness that plays well against the wine's structure. It's the kind of pairing that makes the whole table stop talking.
🔥 The Bottom Line
Cabernet Grill is the best argument Texas wine has going for itself right now — a focused, thoughtful, deeply stocked list served in a setting that makes you want to linger over another pour. If you're within driving distance of Fredericksburg, this is the reason to make the trip.
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