Alamosa Wine Cellars

Quirky wine names, but these are top-flight reds. 677 County Rd. 430, Bend; 325-628-3313.

Becker Vineyards

A very popular Hill Country tasting room. 464 Becker Farms Rd., Stonewall; 830-644-2681.

Cooper’s Bar-B-Que

Try the beefy brisket. 505 W. Dallas, Llano; 325-247-5713.

Fall Creek Vineyards

The Aulers make some of Texas’s best reds. 1820 County Rd. 222, Tow; 325-379-5361.

Flat Creek Estate

“Wine Divas” guide the tastings here. 24912 Singleton Bend East Rd., Marble Falls; 512-267-6310.

Laird’s Bar-B-Q

Order the moist, smoky chicken. 1600 Ford St., Llano; 325-247-5234.

Lost Creek Vineyard

Ask for a taste of Buddy’s Select, but definitely call ahead to make sure the winery is open. 1129 RR 2233, Sunrise Beach; 325-388-3753.

Opie’s B.B.Q.

The Ryder boys say it’s one of the best BBQ restaurants anywhere. 125 Spur 191, Spicewood; 830-693-8660.

R.O.’s Outpost B-B-Q

Don’t skip the homemade pies. 22112 W. Highway 71 #2, Spicewood; 512-264-1169.

Stone House Vineyard

Look for the plummy 2005 Claros. 24350 Haynie Flat Rd., Spicewood; 512-264-3630.

Woodrose Winery

Try the luscious 2006 Merlot. 662 Woodrose Ln., Stonewall; 830-644-2539.