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Kalasi Cellars prides itself in being one of the best producers of high-quality wines in Texas, using 100% estate-grown grapes, while also providing customers fantastic experiences both in our tasting room, and at off-site events. We hope you will come experience our wines first hand, but until then check out what others are saying about us!

Tasting Room Reviews

Kalasi Cellars

4.8

Based on 153 reviews

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Jessica P. Campos

20:49 01 Mar 25

We absolutely loved Kalasi!! Dana and Amelia were amazing! The Sangiovese and Kanchi blends are to die for! 10/10 recommend!

Henry Newman

22:05 31 Jan 25

Did wine tasting with the owner "Grower’s / Winemaker’s Seated Private Tasting" and what a treat. We learned so much about the wines, growing grapes in Texas and making wine. Even though we have been to a lot of vineyards in the USA and Europe this was a great learning experience and high recommend it.

paxton grimm

18:16 31 Dec 24

My boyfriend and I visited Kalasi for the first time and it was amazing! We tried the Wine and chocolate pairings, which did not disappoint. Dana took care of us, she was attentive and very personable. We’ll be back soon! Thank you, Dana!

Aditya Yanamandra

01:56 24 Dec 24

Wonderful wine, knowledgeable staff and a fantastic Wine and Chocolate pairing

Aly Graham

00:17 02 Dec 24

This place was so lovely and cute with amazing wine! Laura was so knowledgeable. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our wine tasting here 🙂

Becki Jabski

17:26 27 Nov 24

First time at this winery, we had a wonderful experience and the wine was delicious. We will be back

Regie Longoria

19:11 25 Nov 24

The wines at Kalasi are excellent, especially if you love reds. We came to celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary. Our favorite was the Re d'Italia, but the best part of the tasting was Laura! She was an amazing host and an incredible storyteller. I highly recommend coming here for a tasting and walking away with a bottle to not only get great wine but to also support an Indian woman owned viticulturist and seller. Nikhila honors so much of her family, culture, and heritage in her business and she deserves your business.

Kajal Patel

18:54 25 Nov 24

My financee and I visited Kalasi over the weekend and enjoyed every second of it. Our tasting guide Dana was very personable and knowledgeable. We had great conversation about all different things in life while learning so much about the wines. We really enjoyed majority of the wines we tried in the standard and premium wine tasting and picked up a bottle to take home with us. Highly recommend!

Brinden Robinsons

19:34 19 Nov 24

Phenomenally wine tasting experience. Our wine tasting supervisor Dana was incredibly knowledgeable, and passionate about the wine she was serving. This made for great conversation and made the wine tasting feel more intimate, which should be expected for a boutique winery in my opinion.

On top of that, the wine was incredible - so much so that I became a member of the wine club which would be the first time ever out of several years of visiting wineries from the west coast to the south. My favorite by far was the Sagratino optically sorted variation (which is a neat concept)

5/5 would recommend to anyone who enjoys wine from white to red!

Marcus X

03:27 18 Nov 24

For my girlfriend and I, this was our first tasting ever. Laura gave us the best service we could’ve asked for. Her excitement for our first time, made us even more excited. We will visit again!

Maddie Lawson

03:22 18 Nov 24

My boyfriend surprised me with this wine tasting for our one year anniversary. A first time experience for both of us, and we have such an amazing experience! Laura was our hostess and she was full of stories and valuable knowledge! She made our first time wine tasting experience so fun and light and there was no judgement on any of our newbie questions! She really loves what she does and is such a sweet soul! We did the chocolate and wine pairing and loved it! Will definitely be going back! 🙂

Josh Etheridge

20:06 14 Nov 24

Amazing wine tasting, one of the first I’ve been too where every wine was unique and rich in flavors. The service was beyond exceptional, full of great information about the vineyard and each wine! Highly recommend!

Richard Ford

14:39 23 Oct 24

This turned into an unexpectedly wonderful part of my and my partner's trip to Fredericksburg. We'd planned to go hike Enchanted Rock and then grab lunch, plus, just for fun, do a wine tasting. After hiking a few hours, I felt grubby and a little foxed, but we decided to go anyways.

I can't say I'm an expert on wine, but I do know what I like. In looking for places to visit, I stumbled across Kalasi Cellars and the tag on their website drew me in: "Where Tradition Meets Innovation with a Touch of India". Why wouldn't I give that a try?

There's plenty of parking on site, and the tasting rooms are a short drive from the Old Downtown of Fredericksburg. I was a little hesitant going in because we were the only people there on a grayish Tuesday afternoon... might it feel awkward? How wrong I was!

We were given a great greeting from Dana, who was working tastings that day, and sat and enjoyed and learned about Kalasi's wine. The different wines we enjoyed were all great, and Dana's expertise and accessibility helped us to understand not just what we were drinking but why it made sense. She was the best salesperson ever: because she was zero pressure, I absolutely wanted to buy some wine, and I did. It's good enough that when time permits, I think I'll join their membership program.

My partner and I felt very welcome indeed - more like old friends than a customer, and I can't recommend this highly enough.

Parker Connelly

19:47 14 Oct 24

Love this winery. Paul led us through our first tasting and was amazing. We became members and will continue to visit as long as they are around

Amanda Adamson

14:05 06 Oct 24

Our experience at Kalasi was nothing short of amazing. Paul was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and patient as we talked through the variety of tasting options. He answered all of our questions with ease; you can tell he truly loves the wines himself and enjoys helping others navigate their perfect Kalasi palate. We ultimately ended up joining their wine club and have been so pleased with our collection so far!

Corey Sparks

23:27 21 Sep 24

We love Kalasi Cellars, really smart people who make fantastic wine!

Melissa Myles

22:14 20 Sep 24

This was my first wine testing, so I didn’t know what to expect. Right away, Dana made us feel at home! We were celebrating my 35th birthday and this was definitely part of a memorable day. I learned so much and purchased an amazing bottle of Merlot. I would absolutely visit again.

Brian Danielian

20:08 14 Sep 24

Best wine tasting in Fredericksburg! The wine was great and so was the staff. Laura walked us through the tasting and was so knowledgeable. She really made it so enjoyable. I would definitely recommend a visit if you are in the area.

Shannon Owen

23:52 11 Sep 24

First visit to this winery and loved it. The wine was delicious (shoutout to the Teroldego!) and the staff was wonderful and so knowledgeable. We had the cheese and crackers with our tasting and it was great. Highly recommend stopping by and trying the wine!

Michelle Dickey

18:08 02 Sep 24

Absolutely incredible winery and service from top to bottom! Dana went above and beyond in describing the wines and wine making in detail. Laura was so engaging when discussing some of the more rare wines we had questions on. As for the wines themselves, there was not one single wine that we didn’t like. Each wine seemed to be better than the one before and the flavor profiles on the wines were some of the best I’ve ever experienced from Texas grapes! I’m so excited to be a new member at this winery and cannot wait to come back!

Erica Hopper

11:20 29 Aug 24

My husband and I took delight in being introduced to Kalasi wines, with an outstanding tutorial given by Paul Garcia. He presented such an interesting history of Kalasi vineyards and their owners who indeed show intense passion towards the making of grapes into delicious wines. It was a wonderful visit and Paul was a great asset to our experience, thank you so much .

Samantha Williams

19:35 27 Aug 24

We just visited and had a lovely time! Dana was our wine guide for the time we were there. It wasn’t very busy so she took extra steps to make it even more personal which we loved and appreciated! We definitely recommend this as a stop along your Texas wine country excursion!!! Thank you all!!!

Metel Patel

13:43 18 Aug 24

Great wine and friendly staff! We did a wine tasting with chocolate pairing. Both were delicious. We will be coming back.

Kristen D

18:38 17 Aug 24

My favorite winery in the hill country! We went during the 4 year anniversary and were served a complimentary Indian inspired ice cream which was amazing. For the tasting, we opted for the wine and chocolate pairing. Totally recommend.

Judith Hoffmann

21:42 12 Aug 24

I was so excited to visit Kalasi Cellars as I've been a fan of wines made with grapes from Narra Vineyard for many, many years. But, I was even more excited to try the wines crafted by Nikhila Narra Davis for I knew they would be great. I was NOT disappointed!

I also thoroughly enjoyed having Kalasi staff member, Laura, walk us through the Kalasi story and share her vast knowledge and history of the wines we tasted. Her joy was contagious and it made the experience all the better.

My friend and I did the wine/chocolate pairing and it was so surprising to see how the two complimented each other. It was special to get the Indian spices in the chocolate and then discover how they worked so well with the pairings. We were pleasantly surprised how their white wine - Malvasia Bianca pair so beautifully with the milk chocolate/saffron. (By the way - their Tikka Masala Naan Pizza was super tasty!)

Finally, I am glad to see another female winemaker, who is also a well-known grape grower, in the Texas Hill Country! So glad I went to Kalasi and I will be going back. If you are interested in serious Texas wine - you need to schedule a tasting and just try it for yourself.

Briana A

22:11 07 Aug 24

We stopped here with Majesty Wine Tours. We hadn’t been to any cellars/tastings before so Kalasi really set the bar high. Right when we pulled in, Nikhila was outside working on her grapes. She called us over and let us try some straight from the bin. She talked to us so passionately about the whole process and answered any and all questions we had. Little did we know that being able to see the whole process was NOT part of the tour and she was actually the owner we were talking to. She made our experience unforgettable. We love how she carries on her family’s tradition and she is proud of the quality products they are making; down to the design on the bottles that was the same stitching on her wedding dress. Kalasi truly puts their heart and soul into their work.

amber rowland

17:15 03 Aug 24

We did the chocolate pairing tasting and had a wonderful time! Laura was very knowledgeable and fun! Check them out for sure!!!

Rileigh Burgin

20:42 27 Jul 24

Extremely knowledgeable staff and amazing wines. Wasn’t a fan of red wines at all before coming here, but I definitely am now. Thank you!

Wesley Markward

21:31 21 Jul 24

Great environment, better wines, and an even better staff! My finance and I had a wonderful time visiting and hope to make it back here some day from Ohio

Lya Rodriguez

01:16 18 Jul 24

I did my first ever wine tasting here and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The person who performed our tasting was so kind and answered all of our questions. I can't wait to come back and try more!

Danielle Colvin

20:13 08 Jul 24

We have been coming to Kalasi for several years now and keep coming back because they make you feel like family, from the warmest of welcomes from the Team at Kalasi upon arrival, to the fabulous wines to choose from, a simple yet elegant experience from start to finish. Beautiful grounds and a calming atmosphere 10 of 10 recommend!!

Krystina Alvarez

15:33 25 Jun 24

This was definitely one of the highlights from our weekend! Great wine, great story, great people and you can see the passion through everything!

Zach Thompson

15:38 18 Jun 24

We had an awesome time at Kalasi, our new favorite spot to grab a glass (or bottle(s)) of wine in Texas hill country. Love the owners story and the passion for winemaking. Paul did an amazing job curating our tasting and making some additional recommendations based on what we preferred. We will be back many times!

Chad Watkins

19:21 16 Jun 24

Marissa Wehr

19:48 06 Jun 24

Deborah Linnet

15:47 30 May 24

Had a wonderful visit at Kalasi Cellars. The estate is beautifully landscaped and relaxing. The gentleman that helped us was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. The winemaker knows her stuff and puts out wonderful wine! We enjoyed every wine in our tasting. Flavors rivaled that of some of our favorite Healdsburg wines. We bought a few bottles and plan to visit again soon.

Anna Robison

15:05 28 May 24

Kalasi Cellars was amazing! Paul, our tasting guide, did an incredible job sharing the story of how Kalasi came to be. He was very personable and had an outstanding personality. Highly recommend doing separate tastings as Paul suggested. I got the chocolate pairing tasting and my partner got the premium tasting. We were able to sharing all different wines and share the chocolate with each taste as well. It was a very intimate setting. Highly recommend if you want to visit a quieter atmosphere and have personalized guidance from Paul!!

Javier Moreno

23:02 27 May 24

My girlfriend and I visited on a wine tour and were blown away by this winery. Our sever was Paul and he ensured we had a great time and was more than knowledgeable on all aspects of the winery. Paul not only taught us about the wines we were enjoying, but the story behind them, and how the owner started which was a nice touch. Paul is the man, we couldn’t recommend this place enough and we will be back.

cesar gonzalez

03:39 07 May 24

Valerie Ramos

17:28 21 Apr 24

We love Kalasi Cellars! The staff is amazing and the wines just as great! Paul is so friendly and personable each and every time we come. Definitely a hidden gem you need to try!

Sebastian

15:42 27 Mar 24

Great wine! Beautiful place. And thank you Grace for taking such good care of us! We loved the stories about how the vineyard got started and all the details about the different wines shared with us!

Mai

18:13 24 Mar 24

This place is absolutely adorable! The wine tasting experience is a definite must try! The staff are kind, accommodating, and knowledgeable with their wines. Quaint cute spot that’s away from the congested part of Fredericksburg.

Ray Swisher

21:28 10 Mar 24

Wonderful experience at Kalasi. We did the premium red tasting. These are the very best we’ve had in the Texas Hill Country. Very knowledgeable and friendly sommeliers. Food pairings with vegetarian samosas and the tikka masala naan pizza were excellent!

Siddhant Keshkar

06:45 20 Feb 24

Had a fun wine-tasting experience with great hosts and lovely atmosphere

Angelene Hanna

03:50 29 Jan 24

We went on a weekday during the first week of January. I like to try new wineries during slow times. Really enjoyed the wine and the gentleman who did the tastings. He was knowledgable about both the wine and the area, and was also extremely friendly.

The only negative I note is that both the owners walked through the tasting room while we were there (We recognized them from their photos,), and neither stopped to talk to any of the guests (6 total). We visited the winery because we heard them on Shelley Wilfong's podcast, and the fact that she'd studied under Dan Gatlin impressed me. They seemed really personable and interesting. We're members at a number of wineries, and our relationships with the owners and staff are the difference between the memberships we cycle through and the ones we maintain. At our top 2 or 3, the owners are the ones that convinced us to join because we liked them so much.

Again, minor point. We loved the wine (and bought some), and thoroughly enjoyed the tasting experience provided by staff.

Dan F. Gallini

22:24 28 Jan 24

Laura and Paul were such great hosts. Knowledgeable and so informative. Amazing wines! Ended up taking home 2017Kanchi with is incredible. Amazing, fun and such great folks. Thank you Laura and Paul.

Eve Christiansen

22:21 28 Jan 24

Laura & Paul did such an amazing job articulating all of their amazing wines! Great wines I ended up getting the Kanchi 2017…so delicious!!! Highly recommend stopping for a wine tasting visit. Ask for them!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Lennon Jones

02:34 15 Jan 24

Amazing wines and even more amazing people. The day we were there they were doing a wine and chocolate pairing. All were great alone and better together. We joined the club and walked out with wine and chocolate that day. Enjoying some of both now. Paul was amazing as well. Keep that lawn watered brother! I will.

Kelly Cain

23:45 01 Jan 24

I have given this review 3 stars . Not because the wine wasn’t good , it’s not because of the amazing young man named Louis who served us . He was not only nice he was very knowledgeable about the wine and answered all of our questions. The property was also very nice . All of those previously mentioned categories deserve 5 stars. My concern was the older lady who also was working on Dec 31 at 11 am when we arrived . There were only 4 other people in the tasting room when we arrived. Louis greeted us very nicely and we were asked if we had a reservation and we did not . We understood we were a party of 10 we would not have expected to be given anything special . We would have been fine with bottle service alone. However the lady quickly told us (and not in a friendly tone)since we were a party of 10 we would have to pay on one ticket and would be charged an automatic 20 % gratuity charge . We were not very happy with her tone or her rude attitude . We were going to leave and just go to another winery . Louis stepped in and took care of us . At the end of our visit each couple probably payed $100. +
But to add to our encounter with this particular worker . One of our party asked if a military discount was offered ( He is a retired Marine) and she said we only offer a discount for active military personnel. With a finger gestures as quotation “”.Is this your policy ? If so I think it needs to said to the public so they can make the decision to patronize. Your winery or not.
I am sorry to go on about this but as a business owner . I think it is important that you know what goes on in your winery.
We will not be returning . With the quality of your wine . We may have considered being part of your wine club. However to have to deal with the likes of her .. no way!
Thank you,
Kelly C

Keith Harris

18:14 31 Dec 23

Laura and the wine was over the top.

Vivian Mendoza

05:21 24 Dec 23

I fell in love with wine at this place plus those who serve it make the experience that much more enjoyable! Special shout out to Paul, who is kind and knowledgeable and just a great person to chat with! Would definitely visit and joining!! Ask for Paul 🙂

rafterdude99

02:21 13 Dec 23

Best part of a Monday trip to Fredericksburg, the dude behind the bar was awesome and very knowledgeable! Thanks!

rafterdude99

23:05 11 Dec 23

krishna patel

00:25 26 Nov 23

Amazing experience...outstanding collection of wines..snacks are absolutely at their best and The Most Important person PAUL..he is so friendly and knowledgeable and full of laughs n talks...absolutely beat every wll known wineries around Fredericksburg..Highly recommended by all means..Thank you PAUL

A Baillères

19:04 04 Nov 23

Great wine, property, and 5 star customer service! Loved it!

Shawn Reichhardt

21:12 29 Oct 23

Fun time

Ursula Martinez

23:41 27 Oct 23

This was a pleasant surprise to our Fredericksburg trip. The reds are delicious if you like Malbecs, which we prefer. The thought, process and intricacies which are put into the variety of wines is felt and tasted through the wine.

Richard Parker

16:48 25 Oct 23

Laura was the best. Story teller and brand ambassador. Wines were great and a super chill atmosphere.

Kathleen North

14:24 23 Oct 23

From the moment we entered; myself, husband and dear friend, until the moment we left, we enjoyed every second of the tasting! Paul was very knowledgeable and so friendly. The history and beginning of Kalasi is a beautiful story. If your day is full of wine tastings and if you are “pacing” yourself, word to the wise, make sure to start with this winery. Don’t save it till the end. We went in as visitors and came out as members 😊. Cheers!

Chyla Weaver

01:18 13 Oct 23

I visited Kalasi Cellars to celebrate my 40th birthday. I am not a drinker, but I’ve always been intrigued with wineries and the wine making process. It was simply amazing! We booked the Grower’s /Winemaker’s Seated Private Tasting with Nikhila, one of the owners. She was so kind, thorough, and knowledgeable. She answered all of our questions and made us feel so comfortable and welcomed! It was evident that she was passionate about her craft and understands how to produce a quality product. It honestly was the perfect choice and I’m so glad we had the opportunity to visit!

Alexandra S

15:21 12 Oct 23

Had such a great time at this winery, and of course the wines are delicious! Paul was a great host and very personable. We appreciated the welcoming and authentic feel this place gave us, as well as the intentionality to everything, especially the wines themselves. This all made us quickly decide to become members! We love it!

Irene McCoy

23:22 08 Oct 23

We love Kalasi! Great wines and wonderful staff. Kid friendly too 💗 Paul is amazing and love the background on the winery and their wine makers.

Cher Gray

22:45 07 Oct 23

Enjoyed my tasting experience at Kalasi. Laura was a very knowledgeable wine host. Laura's expertise truly enhanced your visit, making it an exceptional tasting experience. Kalasi Winery sets a high standard for wine education and hospitality. We learned more at this tasting room than any other place we’ve been in the past.

Lez

19:29 04 Sep 23

I went to Kalasi Cellars for my 50th birthday with a group of friends and Paul took great care of us. He took his time educating us on the process of wine making and made our experience such a joy! He was personable, kind, attentive and funny. I lived in the bay area of California for many years and have experienced wine tasting in Napa Valley and Sonoma but my experience at Kalasi Cellars was by far my best and favorite thus far because Paul made us feel at home. We also met the owner the next day at a local restaurant and she was so warm and friendly. The wine was also delicious so we became members!

TES

09:28 04 Sep 23

I really wanted to like this winery, but I did not. The service was s..l..o..w even though it was not busy. The owners were there and did not bother to pitch in and help. Their kids were there, and almost seemed trapped inside. Weird. I could have looked past those things, but the wine was awful as well, and 3 of the tastings literally smelled like dirty feet. My husband ordered a snack, and it was frozen grocery store garbage that the server told us came right out of the air fryer. Yuk! Our server disappeared towards the end and was told he was doing the dishes. Good luck getting service there. We couldn't wait to leave.

Kathy Snodgrass

19:23 31 Aug 23

Such a wonderful winery! Delicious wines and knowledgeable staff. Paul took great care of our group... we all left with wine and my husband and I joined the wine club too! A must stop when in Fredericksburg. 5 star!!

Doug Grace

18:11 17 Jul 23

This was a winery we added after reading their story on line. We were not expecting too much given the age of the winery and the lack of competitive awards.

We were blown away. Our experience was by far one of the top two among the 8 vineyards we visited this trip. Greeted by personable and knowledgable staff we delighted in tasting the wines. We actually bought 3 bottles and joined their wine club.

Some of the reds need more time to become fully established but they are worthy of drinking now. We are not Rose vans but it was one of the bottles we bought because of its relatively dry nature for that varietal.

Our advice is GO....ENJOY SOME GREAT WINE

Carissa Futterer

18:24 02 Jul 23

We have been members here for a little over a year. Don’t let the cool clean tasting room fool you as this is the warmest most family friendly winery with delicious wines you will find. Fredericksburg is known for it’s wines, but many are sweet and this is a hidden gem of delicious flavorful wines that don’t resemble juice. Finding a winery run by a grower that provides estate grown wines with such thoughtfulness in every drop will bring out the Sommelier in everyone as you compare the same wines from year to year.

And as for the service, we can’t say enough. The staff, including the owners, are personable and truly want to ensure you have the best experience. We needed a changing table, they got us one. Have friends show up to a members event where they are making food fresh for those who RSVP’d, they flex hard and get your friends a plate of delicious Indian inspired BBQ. Overall this is one of our favorite places in Fredericksburg for many reasons! Cheers to people who truly love wine and people!

E P

19:49 26 Jun 23

The gentleman who helped my husband and I was amazing! (I believe his name was Paul?) My husband and I just visited after being in town for the weekend and the service was excellent! This place is a true hidden gem and there is so much culture embedded in it. The cocktail samosas we're so flavorful. The wines were so good we had to take a bottle home with us. We'll be coming back whenever we next come into town!

Sophia Scarlett

21:52 22 Jun 23

This place was the last stop on our wine tour and it was by far our favorite. We bought two wines which we tasted. Both amazing. Our host Laura told us the stories of this winery which was very inspiring. She was super helpful and knowledgeable about all the wines and the history of this winery.

Mandi Saye

18:00 16 Jun 23

We had a FANTASTIC visit here! It was our first stop on our wine tasting tour with Majesty. The building is absolutely stunning and the grounds/gardens are lovely. So picturesque! I loved the back story of the owners and our server was extremely informative and personable. Overall excellent experience!

Alexis Dorn

00:20 02 Jun 23

SUPER friendly staff and just a nice, relaxed locations. Wine selections were good, and we loved the appetizers!! So much more unique than your standard cheese board! We brought our pup and had a lovely time sitting outside and enjoying the ambience. Our pup did walk into the grass at one point and came back with some gnarly prickers in her paws, so recommend keeping your pups on the paved areas! And you gotta love any place that has a Dalai Llama!

njeri bachia

17:57 25 Nov 22

Had an amazing time with my husband and my other couple friends. We did a private tasting and Scott was knowledgeable and engaging. Would definitely recommend to anyone!

Jennifer Roberts Wilhite

05:31 30 Oct 22

Exceptional experience...quality wine even with standard wine tasting very friendly also it was like catching up with old friends it really shows they love what they do in the presentation! Definitely a must if you are in Fredericksburg TX

Michael Broussard

13:16 25 Sep 22

Just a beautiful winery. The staff were helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. The other guests enjoying their wines were also wonderful to visit with. I really enjoyed all of their reds. Will definitely visit again.

Hal Krebs

14:45 06 Sep 22

Pretty place, big, not usually crowded. Very nice wines and some unique India items as well. Great staff!

A Brooks

17:33 15 Aug 22

Fantastic wine and absolutely loved the Naan Pizza. The infusion of Indian culture is awesome!
Please add a baby changing table to your restroom.

David Else

19:42 12 Aug 22

Very informative. Not much of a wine fan, but this was fun.

Terri McCulloch

22:03 23 Jul 22

I love Kalasi. It is the attention to detail and personalized experience that amplifies the quality of their wines. A "must visit" if you are visiting Fredericksburg. Unique food options - I am in love with the Indian snack mix!

Derek Smith

01:01 18 Jul 22

Really cool place and good wine, but honestly the server behind the bar was pretty terrible. We stayed for a couple glasses but her attitude made our group want to leave. I’d give this place 4 stars for the wine, but 1 star for her service.

Tricia C. Bruce

19:20 30 Jun 22

Fabulous Texas wine carrying Indian inspiration. Sangiovese Reserve was a favorite. Off the beaten path — a must visit while in Fredericksburg.

Dr Zgembo

23:24 18 Jun 22

Excellent location overlooking hill coutry. Friendly staff, great wines and service.

Kevin Dickey

22:54 10 Apr 22

Very good wine. Owner is super friendly. Good experience.

Heather Willis

02:45 19 Jan 22

Incredible spot, make sure to stop by when you're around f-burg

Henry Gambell

01:37 08 Dec 21

Our family had an exceptionally good time at Kalasi Cellars. We were staying at an AirBnB in Fredericksburg and ultimately were looking for places where we could charge our Tesla. The winery was 12 minutes from our stay, so we figured it was an easy place to try.

We received a warm welcome and a server that insisted we try our wines before getting a glass. I'm glad I did as my first pick didn't suit me, but the second was right on the money. The charcuterie was delectable and I was impressed by the table service, even though we were outside. We picked up 2 bottles to go and have enjoyed the memories back at home.

We're already planning our next trip to Fredericksburg and Kalasi Cellars will surely be a stop along the way.

Maggie Robinson-McGee

18:07 10 Oct 21

Hidden gem!! My wife put this on our itinerary, and let me tell you, this place is so amazing! A little off the path if you're a die hard wino, (maybe 8 minutes off Main street.) Nonetheless a gorgeous little property!! Very clean, and the bathrooms are decorated with an India inspired wallpaper and gold faucets. The wine representatives are so sweet and knowledgeable!!!! Can't wait to come back!!!

Adelaide M

22:42 25 Aug 21

We love Kalasi! Nikki and Greg are so knowledgeable and welcoming, this place is both a date night fav, and a second home. Thanks for making us feel loved on our special day!

Kristin Moseley

01:18 24 Aug 21

Great wine and even greater service. The people who work here? Inviting, genuinely interested in their clientele, love sharing their immense knowledge of wine making/tasting, & have a gift for conversation that all culminates into a wonderful experience.

Don't forget to check out the llamas out back and the gorgeous palace door in their beautifully designed tasting room.

Charlotte H

17:31 20 Aug 21

Most friendly and welcoming tasting while visiting Texas wine country! The wines were world class and I could sit outside in their anorak chairs for hours! Can't wait to visit again.

R Bramble

17:11 20 Aug 21

A bit hot out there during the visit (thanks, Texas!), but what a wonderful experience. That llama talks a big game, but not as much as the wine. Kudos all around.

Diana R Whiddon

01:42 20 Aug 21

Amazing! This venue is the best, if I could give more than 5 stars I definitely would. Excellent staff and service. The wine is just so good, I highly recommend the teroldego and rousanne as well. The outdoor area is so pretty. Also, you can have fun feeding their llama and sheep. You definitely don’t want to miss this great spot!

Lisa Garber

16:37 15 Aug 21

This is a great place to enjoy delicious wine. The staff is great! The wine selection is top notch!

Jamal Hansen

14:32 15 Aug 21

We have visited Kalasi Cellars twice now. The first time for a tasting and most recently for their one year celebration. Both times have been wonderful. The wine is great and the everyone is very friendly.

Chase Liles

03:43 24 Jul 21

This place is excellent.

All of the wines tasted were good. Ended up buying two bottles of the Caménère it was so good.

If you have a Tesla this is one of the few places you can charge. It's very appreciated and the main reason we ended up coming to this location. It doesn't disappoint though.

Matt Organ

14:20 17 Jul 21

Greg, Nikhila, and their staff do a great job serving their customers. They made us feel right at home as they walked us through their wines, and pointed us in the right direction on suggestions to taste. We ended up buying 3 bottles!

The facilities are beautifully tucked away in such a way that make them easily accessible, yet you can have a peaceful afternoon sipping as you walk around the land, or sit and enjoy the breeze under one of their beautiful trees!

You can't visit Fredericksburg without visiting Kalasi Cellars! We certainly won't!

Holly Horton

21:08 16 Jul 21

The wine, the experience, the service - you can’t miss this place when visiting Fredericksburg! The tasting room is bright and spacious (great for staying your distance from others). The tasting room employees are friendly and knowledgeable without being pretentious. And the outdoor space is to die for! Picturesque trees with anorak chairs below to take in the surrounding view while sipping on world class wine from Texas!
Grapes are grown by the family and care is taken from soil to bottle with each wine. A family affair that you can’t get enough of!

Judy Sanders

23:14 14 Jun 21

Lovely wines and a pleasant experience with friendly and knowledgeable staff. The tasting room is beautiful with all the wood and light, with trees all over their grounds.

Neha Reddy

22:32 23 May 21

Awesome wine, great tasting option, beautiful new barn-like structure! Took home a few bottles and will definitely be back when I return to Fredericksburg. Also, we really appreciated that this establishment didn't rush us and allowed us to really enjoy our time.

Kevin White

02:23 27 Apr 21

My wife and I visited this gem yesterday on the way home. We have frequented numerous wineries throughout the Fredericksburg area over the years, and decided to try a place that was new to us. We had a bottle and sat out under the trees in the back. The staff was very hospitable and helpful. I especially want to recognize Darrell. He is very respectful, friendly, attentive , and a pleasure to talk to. We had a great time and hope to return soon.

christine kim (beeyah)

21:28 23 Apr 21

Just had a second trip to Kalasi and how is it possible that I'm more in love than the first time? The first time we visited back in November, the owners Greg and Nikhila were so welcoming. They shared their story about setting up the new winery and introduced us to all the sheep and their handsome protector, Dalai the llama.
I was lucky enough to get away for a weekend recently and was able to get a reservation at Kalasi. Christi took care of our small group. She was wonderful--introduced me to a few new wines and taught me about the different wine varieties. We ended up leaving with multiple bottles and this will definitely be my first stop the next time I'm in Fredericksburg.

Minal Jain

16:36 30 Mar 21

Great wines and food selections. Greg and Patty were amazing and seem experienced. Llama🦙 and sheep🐑 were the cutest😘. A must visit if you are looking for the great tasting wines and beautiful views🍷

Allison Berka

02:04 07 Mar 21

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Kalasi Cellars today! Darryl was wonderful telling us about the wines. Excellent ambiance and company. Everyone who worked there was so enthusiastic and so proud of the wines and the beautiful property. Look forward to future trips!

Chris & Michaela E

20:44 30 Jan 21

Loved this winery! Super cute and very close to Fredericksburg Main Street. Their wine is great and they have fantastic food. It was awesome because both owners were working and we were able to ask them questions about starting their own winery. They’ve been growing grapes since 2013, bottling since 2017, and officially opened their tasting room in 2020.

Zetta Hackleman

23:05 23 Jan 21

Easy access off 290 at a light in town. Just a couple of minutes up the road, and you are in the country. Delightful wines. All wines are from estate grown grapes in the High Plains. They have planted some vines at the winery for a future wine. Friendly atmosphere. You scan the QR for the menu. Be sure and check out Dahlie Llama and the baby doll sheep.Easy side snacks to please everyone. The mint chutney was delicious. Go there and you will not be disappointed.

Brad Russell

05:42 18 Jan 21

LOVED IT. Took a quick weekend trip to Fredericksburg for a birthday getaway and decided to focus on wineries we hadn't been to before. Had the fortunate experience of meeting the owners who were gracious enough to share their story and give some extensive notes about their wines. Very interesting varietals; ended up taking home a bottle of their Carmenere and Teroldego--both HIGHLY recommended. Both were bold reds with fantastic body. A bit off the main 290 trail, worth the quick trip north to check out.

Tony Dolan

02:04 04 Jan 21

Fantastic wines and such a great story behind the winery. Family owned and I would highly suggest making a reservation for a tasting. Owners are great people with a passion behind the wines they create and fantastic knowledge..

Melissa Stewart

01:59 29 Nov 20

The Carménère wine is a red & this is the first Carménère grapes in Texas. Very interesting green pepper and paprika flavors that I never expected to taste, but amazing. Nice celebration wine. The staff are friendly and informative. Indian owned and she has some vegan food options for anyone who needs it. Charcuterie boards too.

Cameron Douglas

18:17 28 Nov 20

Absolutely great! The staff were so friendly and helpful! Jake was so kind 🙂
Definitely coming back for the experience

Heather Pringle

21:39 17 Nov 20

What an amazing experience! My friend and I stopped by this last weekend as our first trip to Fredericksburg and loved this place! The owners were the friendliest people on our few stops while there. The wine was delicious and we will have to try the food the next time we are out that way! The room is immaculate and very clean. Highly recommend!

Noah Tsegai

15:52 07 Nov 20

The people were fantastic and the views were great.

EV charging friendly!! , they were life savers and had a Tesla charging location

Josh Fuqua

00:38 14 Sep 20

Great wine experience. Awesome owners. Muscat D'Alexandria is AMAZING. I wish could write a review as great as the time and the wine I had there. Definitely returning.

Terri McCulloch

00:35 13 Sep 20

This is a new winery that we found through the Texas Wine Drinkers group and French Connection. The winery is bright, modern and airy. We loved the farmland view while sipping our wine. Shirley had a glass of Malbec and I tried their full-bodied Teroldego. Delicious! We also enjoyed the Indian influenced bites - so different from other wineries. Owners are delightful - we will definitely be back.

Duane Davis

17:47 28 Aug 20

Kalasi Cellars has fantastic wine and a great menu! Their tasting room is new and beautiful, and the owners are amazing, wonderful people that make you feel so welcome. I definitely recommend Kalasi Cellars.

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Kalasi Cellars Brings Optical Grape Sorting to Texas

Enabling a Colossal Leap in Wine Quality to Rival Best in the World

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas (August 9, 2022) – Kalasi Cellars, a boutique, 100% estate-grown winery in the Texas Hill Country, has received delivery of its Pellenc Selectiv’ Process Vision 3 optical sorter, marking the first time this world-class technology has made its way to a Texas winery.

This equipment enables Kalasi Cellars to solely use the perfect red grapes for winemaking. It does this by scanning all harvested material and empowering the winemaker to choose the desired ripeness (color), shape (no raisins), and size (no shot berries) of grapes to be used for winemaking. All material other than grapes (MOG) can also be removed. The speed and level of control this equipment provides is unprecedented in Texas winemaking and will play a central role in Kalasi Cellars continuing to raise the bar for Texas wine quality.

About Kalasi Cellars
Kalasi Cellars is a boutique winery owned and operated by husband and wife duo, Greg and Nikhila Narra Davis, with a vision of producing and selling world-class quality, estate-grown wines in Texas, while providing customers unique and memorable tasting experiences.

Kalasi Cellars utilizes estate grown grapes from the Texas High Plains AVA (Narra Vineyards), as well as its tasting room’s onsite vineyard in Fredericksburg (Texas Hill Country AVA). Kalasi Cellars’ inaugural vintage was 2017, and doors opened to the Fredericksburg, Texas tasting room in 2020.

Media Contact:
Greg Davis
Greg@kalasicellars.com

Kalasi Cellars Engages Dan and Spencer Gatlin for Winemaking Consultation

Team to Support Kalasi Cellars’s Mission to Create World-Class Texas Wine

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas (October 3, 2021) – Kalasi Cellars, a growing boutique winery in the Texas Hill Country, is pleased to announce its winemaking collaboration with Dan and Spencer Gatlin from Inwood Estates. Over the past 45 years, Dan has created some of the highest quality wines in Texas and has helped show the world the potential of Texas wines. Through the years he’s mentored his son, Spencer, into an excellent winemaker as well. They have made fantastic wines not just through excellent work in the cellar, but also through meticulous grape growing. Nikhila Narra Davis of Kalasi Cellars began working with Dan and Spencer Gatlin in 2017 when they first started buying fruit from Kalasi Cellars’ vineyard, Narra Vineyards, for Inwood Estates.

Over the years, Dan and Spencer have become intimately familiar with the vision that Greg and Nikhila have for Kalasi Cellars. To help Kalasi Cellars achieve its mission of creating world-class wines made from 100% Texas fruit, Dan and Spencer will provide winemaking mentorship to Greg and Nikhila Narra Davis. It is the first mentorship of its kind that Dan and Spencer have undertaken and is a sign of the potential they see in Kalasi Cellars and the Texas wine industry.

The timing of this mentorship coincides with the completion of Kalasi Cellars’ wine making facility in Fredericksburg, Texas. All Kalasi Cellars wine is now produced in-house, making it one of the few wineries in Texas growing 100% of their own fruit in Texas (Narra Vineyards) and processing all fruit for the winery in house, setting it up to be a leader in the Texas wine industry for years to come.

Media Contact:
Greg Davis
Greg@kalasicellars.com

Kalasi Cellars to Host First Anniversary Celebration

Celebrating One Year of Serving Fantastic Wine and Creating Memorable Experiences

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas (July 8, 2021) – Kalasi Cellars, a growing boutique winery in the Texas Hill Country, is pleased to announce its first anniversary celebration on August 14th, 2021. This ticketed event commemorates the tasting room’s first year of business, and kicks off a significant new chapter for the business – the grand opening of its 10,800 sqft production building, enabling the winery to have end-to-end control from grape growing at its vineyard (Narra Vineyards in the Texas High Plains) to winemaking (all in house starting with the 2021 vintage) to sales through the tasting room.

This night to remember will incorporate many Indian influences to highlight the winery’s heritage and culture. These Indian influences include a catered Indian dinner (vegetarian and meat options), live Indian tabla and dhol drummers, a DJ playing Indian hits, and henna. Additionally, this celebration also coincides with India’s Independence Day (August 15th), making it even more cause for celebration.

Tickets to this celebration are available now at www.kalasicellars.com/events. Note that there are a limited number of attendees and ticket sales will end on July 31st.

Media Contact:
Greg Davis
Greg@kalasicellars.com

Kalasi Cellars Breaks Ground On Fredericksburg Production Facility

Now vertically integrated from grape growing to end-to-end wine making

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas (April 21, 2021) – Kalasi Cellars, a growing boutique winery in the Texas Hill Country, is pleased to announce the groundbreaking on a 10,800 square foot production facility at its tasting room site in Fredericksburg, Texas. This facility will feature a crush pad, space for bin fermentations and small batch tanks, barrel storage, case good storage, a laboratory, and restrooms. The facility is due to be completed prior to harvest such that the entirety of the 2021 vintage can be produced in house.

With the addition of this production facility, Kalasi Cellars will be well situated to continue its rapid growth trajectory. Per owner Nikhila Narra Davis, “this new facility will help us realize our vision of creating world-class quality, 100% estate-grown Texas wines. Greg and I are ecstatic for the potential this building provides our winery and our customers.”

After completion, Kalasi Cellars will be one of the few wineries in Texas growing 100% of their own fruit in Texas (Narra Vineyards) and processing all fruit for the winery in house, setting it up to be a leader in the Texas wine industry for years to come.

Media Contact:
Greg Davis
Greg@kalasicellars.com