Ocotillo Wine Bar — Restaurant in Fredericksburg

Ocotillo is exactly what I was looking for out of a wine tasting when I came to Fredericksburg. It's a small, intimate wine bar tucked in the courtyard behind Six Twists with local and imported wines abound and a specially curated collection of whites and reds on a tap system that can be bought in increments of 1oz, half pour, and full pour.

The owner and curator of this wine bar (Jeri? Jerry? Gerry?) may be the nicest person in Fredericksburg. They are so intelligent and eloquent in how they present and explain the wines here. If you can swing by while they're not super busy I fully recommend getting the full tasting and getting the run down on everything.

On top of the wines I think I had the best brownie and cookie of my life here, I need to come back for the drinking chocolate tasting (which can be paired with the wines, incredibly) and keep an eye out for some of the upcoming menu items they have. I saw an espresso machine behind the counter, but must have missed what it was for in my amazement for all that this tiny little wine bar had to offer.

Thank you...

Ocotillo has turned a Fredericksburg-skeptic into a fan. We stumbled into this lovely wine bar on the road back from Marfa, and ended up hanging for a several hours with its wonderful steward, Jeri. That magical evening turned into a birthday trip — I truly couldn’t wait to go back! We had amazing wine, and scrumptious food. But the best part of all is Jeri. She is incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and helped facilitate a deeper curiosity for wine — a subject which has historically felt intimidating to me. She may very well be one of the coolest, most interesting people in Texas. Truly, I love Ocotillo and I can’t wait for our next adventure in the...

I’m the owner of Mead Wine Tours — a fully customized, concierge-style wine tour service based right here in town. I’ve visited nearly every tasting room and wine bar in the area, and I can confidently say this:

You won’t find better quality wine at any wine bar in town than what Ocotillo is pouring. Not only do they showcase some of the finest wines Texas has to offer, but their curated selection also includes exceptional wines from California and Europe, making it a standout for both local and international palates.

If you’re looking for authenticity, craftsmanship, and serious flavor — Ocotillo should be at the top...