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Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
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1741 Herbelin RdNew Braunfels, TX 78132
(830) 885-4076
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 12 pm - 5 pm
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
25 reviews for Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
25 reviews in English
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Review from Chelsea G.
Beaumont, TX
1/26/2012 1 Check-in Here
I may be biased but I love this place. We visited here last August where my significant other proposed. Missy and Sabrina and the rest of the staff were so great! We were a little nervous because we are a same sex couple but they didn't even skip a beat when my SO spoke to Missy on the phone. She helped set everything up and pulled it off wonderfully!
We are having our ceremony and reception here and didn't even think twice about it. We love the people, we love the wines, and we LOVE their sangria! SO GOOD!
It is off the beaten path and it's like a little treasure that when you happen upon it you say "Oh WOW". This place is hidden back but it so beautiful. You could surely spend all day out here at one of their events and would really enjoy yourself.
Bottom Line: HIGHLY recommend it! -
Review from Staci R.
Humble, TX
12/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
Sought out this winery after having a class of the Cabernet Sauvignon at the Gristmill the night before. The weather was dreary, but inside the main building was warm, cozy, and decorated for Christmas. This time of year, most veg is dead/brown, but I bet the grounds are really pretty in the Spring.
You can't do tastings of individual wines on the weekends so the hubby and I shared the tasting of all their non-reserve wines ($12.50). This is 10 wines in total, white, read and blush. The ladies behind the counter were knowledgeable and was amused by their opposing taste opinions on most of the wines. Our favorites were the Cab Sauvignon and I really liked the Bone Dry Sparkling, it would make awesome mimosas! They also had a Rose that wasn't made correctly, but turned out so well they decided to sell it from the winery only. And for $5 a bottle, it's pretty darn good!
If you are in the wine kind of mood while in Gruene/NB, stop by Dry Comal Creek! -
Review from John H.
10/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
Dry Comal has a robust wine portfolio and beautiful location. Oh, and frozen Sangria.
The property has a certain whimsy to it - lots of French architecture notes with a touch of fairy tale make it a really unique setting. A large outdoor patio overlooking the Comal River on one side, the vines on the other give it one of the best sipping locations in Texas.
I highly suggest the full tasting, and be sure you have a designated driver! This tasting is immense and ranges from light whites to ports and sparkling wine. Hold on to your hat, and if you don't have a hat, buy one just so you can hold on to it.
For whites, Dry Comal features French Colombard. The straight French Colombard is done bone dry with a mineral feel and tropical fruit notes leaning towards citrus. The Demi-Sweet version has more of a peach/apricot taste with residual sugar added to sweeten it up. A white Port has a nice orange and apricot nose with some "sticky candy" aroma. Nice and smooth, buttery and nutty on the finish. And finally, the French Colombard is done up as a Demi Sweet and bone dry sparkling wine. I much prefer the demi-sweet, but need to cut it a little with the bone dry (which traditionalists will love). A great local Texas alternative for celebration.
Black Spanish is the signature red estate grape and features prominently in the wines. The White-Black Spanish is a great blush with lots of summer fruit taste. The finish has a smooth vanilia aftertaste and just a hint of spice. The pure Black Spanish Lenoir expands into a deeper, bold taste with almost old world characteristics - tobacco, cinnamon, almond, cigar box. The floral nose and dried fruit keep it nicely on the new world pallet. The red Port is also based on Black Spanish and has a great brown sugar nose and taste with a nice acid kick.
For the other wines, The Sauvignon Blanc is crisp and acidic with a softer citrius and floral nose. Cabernet Sauvignon is offered in a well-balanced Cab Sauv blend and as an unoaked reserve. There's also the Foot Pressed Red which gets its name from the annual I Love Lucy style grape stomp. There are others in the tasting, including the amazing Sangria. Do not miss the Sangria.
The tasting price is steep for the full docket, but very worth it. Dry Comal has been around for a while and knows what works. Just getting to taste some of the one-offs only available in the tasting room makes the trip and the price worth it.Comment from sabrina h. of Dry Comal Creek Vineyards 10/31/2011
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Review from John L.
McKinney, TX
1/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
Beautiful, relaxing setting with simple white stone and tin roof architecture. Plenty of room in the back for a wine and cheese picnic. The tasting was well done and the tour is very informative. You must try the ports.
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Review from Mary G.
Boerne, TX
1/15/2012
Fun excursion for a one time thing. Wines like Boone Farms from your teenage years, but WAY over priced. Tasting was actually $18.50. I have never payed that anywhere in Napa or Sonoma. Furthermore, they didn't even credit you the tasting fee if you purchased wine from them. I did buy some of the wine that you make the Sangria with. It was delicious. The nuances of grapefruit. leather etc. tasted like they had just put some in there. Not for serious wine drinkers, but fun to do once.
We spend quite a bit of time doing wine tasting in various venues. We have never had a winery charge us for a tasting when we purchased even one or two bottles of wine.Comment from sabrina h. of Dry Comal Creek Vineyards 1/15/2012
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Review from Adrianna C.
Elmont, NY
11/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
After reading the reviews, I stopped by Dry Comal on Saturday afternoon. I opted for the Reserve tasting and was very disappointed. The unoaked cabernet was the only wine that had any appeal. The person who poured the wines for the 4 people in our party was not knowledgeable or professional at all. My wine glass was dirty. The port wines were served in finger-print covered shot glasses. And when she stated that she poured more than the 1/2 ounce serving of wine into my glass (that I had already been drinking out of, mind you), she took it from my hand and poured the "extra" into the glass of one of my fellow tasters! That was just disgusting. I have done tastings in Napa, Niagara, Long Island, and Virginia at wineries great and small and this was by far the worst experience I've ever had.
Comment from sabrina h. of Dry Comal Creek Vineyards 11/9/2011
Dear Adrianna. I apologize that you had this experience.… More » -
Review from Lori L.
Kansas City, MO
11/2/2011
Oh how I love my Texas wines. Being a Texas native I have to support my local finds. I would go into detail but I'm not a wine expert - I just know what I like and I like Dry Comal. So, to keep this short and sweet, I gave it 5 stars.
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Review from Dave H.
2/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
It's a pretty nice winery, but I was disappointed that most of their wines are made from "juice" shipped from elsewhere like California. When asked what grapes were used to make the individual wines, the guy pouring didn't know. Apparently most of from California.
One suggestion to the owners - make sure your staff know the wine and the grapes used for each bottle of wine. You will increase sales when your staff can converse knowledgeably about your wines. -
Review from Amy S.
San Antonio, TX
9/14/2011
Came in on a Saturday at 1pm and redeemed a gift certificate for a private tasting for 10. Our actual group size was just 5. Started with a few tastes then proceeded to the vineyard tour. Afterward we made our way back inside to complete the tasting. It was like pulling teeth to get our pourer to finish the tasting. We left without completing the 10 wines. It was unfortunate as we all had the potential to buy wines. It was filled with customers but we took a total back seat. Even though our certificate said no tastings for groups of 10 they honored it nonetheless. Now we know why as Saturdays are a busy day. Lesson learned.
Comment from sabrina h. of Dry Comal Creek Vineyards 10/31/2011
Hi Amy. I sorry that you had the experience of not being… More » -
Review from Annette P.
Austin, TX
7/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place is quite a gem. I had a little free time today and decided to stop for a wine tasting on my way from San Antonio to Austin. It takes a little drive off of I-35 but it is worth it for sure. They offer 14 wines and wine shooters (no shooter for me) so there is definitely something for everybody. They have tables indoors and outdoors and have space to accomodate outdoor events. Staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the wines and gave great tips on food pairings. The full 14-wine tasting is $18.50 but you will need either need a driver or time to sit and sober up. I was alone therefore I had no driver so I spent some time perusing their gift shop and walking the grounds. This place is definitey worth a day trip!
Comment from sabrina h. of Dry Comal Creek Vineyards 7/31/2011
Thank you for your patronage. We hope you visit us again to… More » -
Review from Martha D.
8/10/2010
As good as it gets for Texas! I had seen it in stores and never gave it a chance because of the look of the label. Terrible mistake. I love their wines. We loved everything we tried.
The White-Black Spanish was a super nice surprise. It was a wine that my husband (red wine drinker) and myself (white wine drinker) could whole hearted agree on. A woman that was tasting the same time we were bought a several cases.
The Demi-Sweet Sparkling was amazing. My new favorite sparkling. It combines my two favorites sparkling and Muscat. Beautiful.
Their Merlot was on sale for $5 a bottle from the twenties. You can't bet that with gas station wine!
The staff was great, you could tell they loved their jobs. The grounds were spread out, with lots of shade to park in. The restrooms were interesting, weirdest doors ever, not very private.
All in all, one of my favorite winery stops in Texas! -
Review from Solomon W.
Austin, TX
10/16/2010
I am unskilled at wine tasting thus far. This was my first/second wine tasting. It was my first at a vineyard, second tasting ever. I guess it deserves praise for giving me a good experience. It ended up being a lot further out than I had expected, but it was well worth it. Was the drive out there as pretty as driving up through the wine country of California? No, but I guarantee you Texas wining is a lot cheaper
We got to try 9 different varieties, and the October special was: buy 6, get 15% off. Well, what better way to break in my dawning of winery age than Texas wine on the cheap?
My favorites of the tasting were the Sauvignon Blanc and the Colombard. Apparently, this vineyard is the only one in Texas to use the Colombard grape. The woman helping us at the desk was also a great host. She even made us try the Moscato Bastardo... you are in for a treat... let us just say it is not just the color of human urine. Beyond these few wines, there is no need to go into the nuances of what we tried because Yelp does not need to know everything a person tastes in a dang wine.
My friend and I took home 6 bottles, and we were happy and ready to drink. Dry Comal Creek is a very homey sort of vineyard/tasting room. Do check it out if you want to get a sense of California... on a very small, not-as-temperate scale: Texas style. -
Review from Ernesto M.
Bonita, CA
1/28/2011
This place is kind of out of the way, a lone winery surrounded by TX landscape.
I walked inside and was greeted cheerfully by what I believe to be one of the owners. I was on a trip to TX and had no idea they had wineries (apparently every state has some type of wine production).
During my whole stay at the winery I was the only customer and got outstanding service. We talked wine during my tasting. I have to admit TX is great for red wines.
At the end she offered me their specialty the jalapeno and wine shot which was alright the wine and pepper mixed well but its not something I would do unless I were there.
Totally recommend but -1 star for being out the way. -
Review from Shawn M.
San Antonio, TX
9/22/2010
Not a huge wine afficionado, I neverthess drop by Dry Comal Creek any time I'm in the vicinity.
I've only been at the height of summer, and can say that at that time of the year, the approach - past arbors of shiny black grapes on one side and gorgeous zinnias on the other - always buoys my spirits. The gift shop/wine bar is lovely, too, a haven to cool off and check out the wines
As another reviewer mentioned, you may choose to sample many or few of the wines. After a few trips, I now know that their frozen faux sangria - sweet, fizzy, and slushy - is more to my liking than any of the bottled wines, so I go straight for the good stuff. The "sangria" is also available for purchase; and if you buy a bottle of the Foot-Pressed Red, DCC includes the recipe for their version of sangria, for free! -
Review from Louise A.
Boston, MA
6/7/2010 1 Check-in Here
After reading Yelp reviews, I decided to hit up this winery w my mom while she was in town.
I've been to Napa, and the experience here was comparable to a few of the smaller vineyards there. Reasonable prices (tasted all reserve and non-reserve wines for $13 plus a tour for $3, then one port tasting for $5). The bottles were about average in price to what you might find elsewhere for similar stuff at a liquor store, so i didn't feel like i would be getting a great deal buying on site.
A few of the wines weren't my thing, or were too sweet, however personal favorites included:
- 08 Bone Dry French Colombard
- 08 Cab Sauv
- 08 Black Spanish
- Both Sparking wines
- 1096 Port
The Port and Sparkling wines were a real standout, the chocolate chips (esp. with their #1 seller Comal Red IX) were yummy and the crackers with the spicy jams were a fun addition.
I recommend doing the tour after the tasting so you have time to get your BAC down before driving home, lol. -
Review from Elizabeth E.
Dallas, TX
6/11/2010
I have been to Dry Comal Creek Vineyard twice. My first experience, last summer, was great. The vineyard is on a plot of land out in the country. It has a great patio for drinking wine and enjoying the country side. There is a small vineyard on the land that is very cute and homey. We had a friendly server that was knowledgeable about the wine and we tried lots of wine that I've continued to buy at HEB since. They also gave out a fantastic recipe for sangria. I would have given this trip a 5 starts - can't wait to go back response.
However, the last visit was much less enjoyable. Instead of having a friendly server we had an unhappy old man that was very offensive in his joking and harassing of all the girls in our tasting group. We all acted unpleasant as he picked on one of us for being "stupid". Later he asked if we wanted to go on the tour so we went out and met the tour. BEWARE of the tour. It costs money despite the fact that they don't mention it while assmebling the group and this vineyard is WAY too small to see anything good on it.
My advise for a trip to this winery is
1. Enjoy the wine. They have a lot of unique blends (though the grapes aren't local).
2. Hope you get a better server than I did - avoid an old man with a beard. He will not understand glaring after he tells a mean joke that he is not pleasing the customer.
3. Avoid the tour. Not worth $5 (and they may never mention the cost)
4. Bring a DD because they will let you try 15 wines in one setting.Comment from sabrina h. of Dry Comal Creek Vineyards 7/28/2010
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Review from Steven R.
Huntington Beach, CA
7/31/2011
Great wine and a very friendly staff.
Comment from sabrina h. of Dry Comal Creek Vineyards 7/31/2011
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Review from Zach B.
Lubbock, TX
10/8/2010 1 Check-in Here
This winery is outstanding.
On a recent Saturday afternoon, my girlfriend and her parents piled in the car and headed just up the road to New Braunfels. We found the vineyard just off the road and pulled in. At first it didn't look like anyone was there and then we realized that the regulars parked in the back. We didn't want to seem like newbs so we parked in the back.
Anyway, we walked in and were greeted by an old fellow named Jim. If you go to Dry Comal, make sure you meet Jim. He's one of those characters you won't forget.
Jim, served us up 8-10 wine tastings and took the time to explain each of them and provided his own hilarious commentary. He made our experience a lot of fun.
DO NOT LEAVE without buying a glass of their sangria and enjoying it on the patio. The vineyard is beautiful to view and the sangria was THE BEST I've ever had.
I can't wait to go back... -
Review from Jessica S.
Austin, TX
3/10/2008
Dropping off a kid (not mine) at camp, my friend and I passed a sign for Dry Comal Creek Vineyards. Tastings until 5, 7 days a week, the sign touted. Even on a Sunday. Yessss!
After we got him secured in his cabin and he had enough of the motherly stuff, we headed down the road to Dry Comal Creek. Adorable little place. It was a windy, cloudy day, but there were still people outside, sipping on their purchases.
We walked in and started looking at the selections. A nice gentleman helped us get started. We got to try all the wines--12 of them! We did have to pay for the samples (I think it was $7 for all 12), but it was worth it.
The people who worked there were very friendly and helpful. They offered information to us, but one was sure to tell us that he also learned a lot from customers. I appreciated his honesty about that and his unpretentiousness--he knew he didn't know it all.
He had chocolates for us to try with certain wines, spicy dips for others. It was a great way to spend some time on a Sunday afternoon. The shop had tons of cute little knick-knacks and fun things.
This was my first visit to a Texas winery and I was not disappointed.Listed in: I am NOT drinking merlot!
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Review from Meredith M.
Houston, TX
3/17/2009
Ok...set your expectation meter on the correct setting! This IS a TEXAS winery. Having said that, I was pretty impressed. We went on a Monday for a tasting of all their wines, reserve and non-reserve. We were there with four other people, so the tasting room was full! Everyone had a great time and the wines are quaffable.
The two highlights were the Black Spanish wine, made with grapes grown on site. It was interesting to taste a wine made from a native Texan grape. The other was their 1096 ports. Both were aged for 1096 days in the texas weather. You can see the barrels outside when you drive up to the winery. They also offer a "jalapeno" shot, consisting of a jalapeno and their savignon blanc in a shot glass. Needless to say, I passed. Texas=jalapeno...I'm over it!
The staff is pleasant and informative and the tastings are cheap. The only downsides were the location, it's not near other vineyards/wineries, and they only give tours on the weekends.
Located a few minutes from New Braunfels and Gruene, it's worth a trip! -
Review from May W.
Mountain View, CA
7/5/2010
Great place for wine tasting!
It's a small room that is a gift shop and opens up into more tables and chairs for larger crowds where you stand at a booth and you can order tastings for $1 per 0.5 oz tastes, or $15 to try FOURTEEN different wines. It was awesome. They also have crackers, spicy jam, dark chocolate, and herb roasted crackers for you to pair all their delicious wines with. The $15 tasting also gets you a sample of their amazing sangria that they make with their red wine.
At the end, we got a Blanc Shot, which is a frozen shot glass with Sauvignon Blanc and a sliced jalapeno. The rule is you sip half of the shot first, then the final drink, you take the jalapeno in your mouth and chew it exactly 27 times with the wine still in your mouth. As you chew, the sweetness of the pepper swims in your mouth as the spicyness bites your tongue. We loved it. It was $2/shot or $6 for three.
It was a great stop and they offer great prices for their wines. They also offer cheeses to purchase. -
Review from Hecate F.
1/9/2011 2 photos
You don't have to travel to California in order to be in wine country! Every time I've visited this place I'm greeted with a smile and presented with the best glass of vino around. I've never left, never, without a bottle!
A Groupon coupon brought me in on my last visit. We had 10 wine tastings and a bottle (of our choice) to take home. Here's how it went:
1) 2008 Sauvignon Blanc - Crisp fruit/citrus overtones. Very dry for my taste.
2) 2008 Bone Dry French Colombard- flint, hints of apple. Top seller ;)
3) White-Black Spanish- made w/ Estate Black Spanish Grapes and Muscat of Alexandra, all grown locally! ;)
4) Frizzante Rose- off dry, emphasis on "fizz"
5) 2009 Demi- Sweet French Colombard- apricot, lemon peel, peach flavors
6) Mongrel Bastardo- sweeeeeettttt! W/ lots of pineapple flavor jumping off your tastebuds! Great for pineapple martinis (only $5/bottle!)
7)Comal Red IX- blackberry, cherry, chocolate. Perfect Valentines Day wine!
8) Foot Pressed Red- made by grape stomp competitors! #1 ingredient to make their "House Sangria"
9) 2007 Merlot- aromas of raspberry, loganberry, violet & carnations
10) 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon- aromas of anise, black cherry, blackberry and Cinnamon. Definitely cinnamon and anise stand out!Comment from sabrina h. of Dry Comal Creek Vineyards 1/10/2011
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Review from Katie H.
Chicago, IL
5/11/2009
Wine in Texas? Yep. On our way to Boerne for a wedding, we past a sign for this winery and decided to kill some time getting a jump start on our party weekend.
For $7 each we tasted 10 wines and snacked on some crackers with spicey jam. The wines were hit or miss but some were suprisingly good (not terribly complex but good hot wather easy drinking wines) , though not $17 a bottle good. The woman who helped us was very nice and knowledgable as well. If you are driving though the area, I definately reccommend stopping in for a taste. -
Review from Susan H.
Redding, CA
11/5/2010
Wine and hospitality can't beat it with beautiful setting
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Review from Shelly R.
San Antonio, TX
9/21/2010
I grew up at Canyon Lake and New Braunfels was part of my old stomping grounds. I have visited almost every winery on 290 and that general vacinity but had never ventured to New Braunfels for a winery. I met Sabrina & Missy (2 of Dry Comal Creek's managers) at a function and they invited me to come out & check them out. Hubby & I went today and, am I glad we did! We tried 10 wines and actually found a red wine that Hubby & I both like. This is truly a miracle because he likes dry reds and I like sweet reds. The Comal Red is really great & it came chilled which thrilled me! The people were all so friendly and remembered me and welcomed us like old friends. The atmosphere was like visiting an Italian grandma's house with the quaint decor and tablecloths. I can't wait to go back and get a tour of the winery, it's only $3 with the purchase of a wine tasting. You truly do not want to miss this little hidden gem.
