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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!

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Kalasi Cellars

4.7

Based on 93 reviews

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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!read more

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.read more

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!!read more

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 WINEread more

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!read more

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!read more

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.read more

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!read more

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!read more

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!read more

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 TXread more

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.read more

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.read more

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!read more

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.read more

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.read more

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.read more

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!!!read more

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!read more

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.read more

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.read more

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.read more

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!read more

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.read more

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.read more

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!read more

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!read more

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.read more

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.read more

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.read more

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.read more

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🍷read more

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!read more

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.read more

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.read more

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.read more

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..read more

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.read more

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!read more

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 locationread more

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.read more

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.read more

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.read more

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Press Releases

Kalasi Cellars Brings Optical Grape Sorting to Texas

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

Pellenc Optical Grape Sorter at Kalasi Cellars

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