Nestled in the heart of Texas Hill Country and the epicenter of the Texas wine industry, on 145 acres of oak-shaded land, with unparalleled views of the beautiful Pedernales River Valley.

Pedernales Cellars began with Larry and Jeanine Kuhlken, who planted their first vineyard near Fredericksburg in the early 1990s. During this time Texas wine pioneers worked experimentally with grape varieties and viticulture practices in order to master winemaking in the Texas terroir.  Over time the Kuhlken vineyard started producing consistently high quality fruit with bold, intense flavors.

In 2005, Larry and Jeanine’s children, David and Julie began plans for what would become Pedernales Cellars. Grown from the success of Kuhlken Vineyards, they developed the concept for a boutique winery focused on handcrafted, small-lot wines, and working with varietals that thrive in the rugged Texas Hill Country terrain.

Pedernales Cellars continues to be a family affair, with David as winemaker and Julie overseeing hospitality, marketing, and design.  Their children, the third generation of the family, have apprenticed in all aspects of the vineyard and winery. 

Pedernales Cellars draws its name from geography and history – the Pedernales River runs through the Texas Hill Country, and “pedernales” means flint in Spanish. The inspiration came when an old flint Indian arrowhead was found in the vineyard and part of an Indian flint stone ax was excavated on the winery site. The serendipity of these two finds connected the vineyard, winery, the region, and its history.

United States

Texas

Pedernales Cellars

Texas High Plains Malbec

Texas Hill Country

Texas High Plains

Malbec

Viognier Reserve

Viognier

White

Texas Viognier is our non-oaked Viognier, crafted for immediate enjoyment. Aromatic, bright, and precise, this wine is available at fine wine retailers and restaurants throughout Texas. 

Texas Viognier

Muscat

Tempranillo is the heart of Pedernales Cellars, and Texas Tempranillo is our most widely enjoyed wine. Created to be in a prime drinking range sooner than our Reserve wines, Texas Tempranillo can be found on excellent wine lists and at fine wine retailers throughout Texas. 

Texas Tempranillo

Tempranillo

Mourvèdre

Tinta Cão

Tempranillo is the heart of Pedernales Cellars, and our Tempranillo Reserve is a selection of the finest barrels of each vintage. 

Tempranillo Reserve

Carignan

Graciano

KYLA (pronounced, “shoola”) means “chill” in the native tongue of our Swedish relatives which is why it’s the perfect name for our sparkling wine. This is our fifth vintage of spar-kling wine and over the years we have learned a lot and modified this program accordingly. With a few years under our belts and various trials, we have moved to a more traditional method of production rather than the more rustic petilliant natural style.

Kyla

Sémillon

From the hot 2020 vintage, this wine is concentrated and layered. Structured tannins and beautiful acidity make this wine a perfect candidate for aging. 

Canted County Vineyards Tempranillo Reserva

Grenache

Petit Verdot

Rosé

The first wine from organic grapes produced at Pedernales Cellars, and the first to carry the Eco-Cert certification on the label. This rosé blends the Grenache and Mourvedre to create a perfectly balanced wine for enjoying with friends. 

Aletheia Rosé

Over the Moon Rose

Sangiovese

Montepulciano

Pedernales Cellars

Texas, United States

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