Ab Astris Winery

10/29/2026

If you're new around here, welcome. We're glad you found us. ⭐

Ab Astris is a family-owned and operated w**ery in Stonewall, Texas. The story began in 2018 with Erin and Tony Smith, alongside their daughter Kristen and son-in-law Mike Nelson.

Today, the family continues to work together across the vineyard, w**ery, tasting room, and all the little details that make Ab Astris what it is. We grow Texas grapes, make our w**es right here, and love nothing more than sharing this place with the people who visit.

Whether you've been coming for years or you're planning your first visit—we're happy to have you at the vineyard.
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10/27/2026

🏅 Seven medals. One incredible Texas w**e story.

We’re proud to share that Ab Astris W**ery earned seven medals at the San Antonio International W**e Competition, including three Gold medals!

🥇 Gold
- 2023 Avignon
- 2025 Clairette Blanche — Top of Class
- 2023 Tempranillo
🥈 Silver
- 2023 Petite Sirah
- 2023 Sinistra
- 2023 Tannat
- Tony’s Blend

From the High Plains to the Hill Country, these awards celebrate the w**es we’re proud to make right here in Texas. Thank you to everyone who supports our w**ery and the people behind each vintage. We’re honored to be part of such a talented Texas w**e community. 🍷
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10/23/2026

At the end of the day, it's never just about the w**e.

It's about slowing down. Sharing a bottle with someone you love. Finding a shady spot beneath the oaks. Letting an afternoon stretch a little longer than you planned.

That's what we hope a visit to Ab Astris feels like. A little slower. A little more connected. And always worth lingering over.

Come as you are and stay awhile. 🍷
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10/21/2026

We couldn't be more thrilled! Come check us out at both the Grand Pavilion and Rosé Garden at Food and W**e Fest this weekend! Mike will also be talking about his Decanter Gold with w**e writer and rater Jonathan Cristaldi during an education session on the Grand Pavilion.

Stonewall has long been known for its peaches, but two local vineyards are making the case that the community can produce world-class w**e grapes as well.

10/20/2026

Fredericksburg Food & W**e Festival is almost here. 🍷

We're excited to be part of a weekend celebrating the food, w**e, and people that make the Texas Hill Country such a special place.

The Grand Tasting is Saturday, October 24, at Marktplatz, with more than 75 w**e, culinary, brewery, and distillery tastings.

And for us, the weekend is about more than pouring w**e. Mike Nelson will be participating in the festival's educational programming, sharing his perspective on Texas w**e and the people and places shaping our industry.

If you're headed to Fredericksburg, come find us, come curious, and come ready to taste.

Saturday, October 24 | 1–5 PM
Marktplatz | Fredericksburg
We'll see you there.
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10/17/2026

Bring your people. Bring your pup. Stay awhile. 🍷🐾

Some days call for a date with your favorite person. Some call for a girls' day. Some call for getting the whole group together. And if your four-legged family member wants to join? They're welcome, too. 🐶

At Ab Astris, there's plenty of room to settle in with a bottle, enjoy the Hill Country views, listen to live music, and let an afternoon unfold at its own pace.

Come for the w**e. Stay for the company. Make a day of it, either way, we can’t wait to see you SOON

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10/13/2026

One vineyard. One vintage. Thirteen w**emakers.
That's Tempra Tantrum.

On October 23, Texas w**emakers come together at Slate Theory to taste 13 different interpretations of the same Texas-grown Tempranillo.

It's a unique opportunity to taste side by side how the vineyard, vintage, and cellar choices shape what's in your glass.

We're proud to support a project that celebrates collaboration while supporting the people and industry that make Texas w**e possible.

Friday, October 23 | 11 AM–1 PM
Slate Theory W**ery
Barrel tastings. Texas w**e. Food pairings. The people behind the bottles.

Tickets and details at Texas W**e Auction.
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10/10/2026

Texas w**e meets Texas food.

On November 2, Dai Due in Austin will host a special dinner celebrating the Texas w**es recognized with Gold at the 2026 Decanter World W**e Awards. We’re honored to have Ab Astris included in that group.

It’s an especially fitting pairing at Dai Due, where the kitchen celebrates Texas ingredients and the flavors of home.

If you’ve been curious about the Texas w**es that made waves on the international stage this year, this is a pretty special opportunity to experience them around the table.

Monday, November 2 | Austin
Reservations are available through Resy at daidue.com
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10/08/2026

🔥 LAST CALL FOR SIP & SMOKE! 🔥

Our second annual Sip & Smoke is just around the corner, and this is one you’re not going to want to miss.

Join us Sunday, October 18 from 12–3 PM at Ab Astris W**ery for an afternoon of Texas BBQ, Texas w**e, live music and plenty of reasons to raise a glass.

We’re bringing together EIGHT incredible BBQ creations, each paired with w**e from Ab Astris and our friends at Lost Draw, Ron Yates and Adega Vinho:

🔥 Eaker BBQ
🔥 The Local Bull
🔥 Steve Gram, Food Network Star
🔥 Hill and Vine
🔥 El Quincho
🔥 Trosko Culinary
🔥 Smokepoint Catering
🔥 Junebugs BBQ

And because good food and w**e deserve a soundtrack, we’ll have live music from the Keelan Donovan Trio all afternoon.

Plus, it just happens to be our w**emaker’s birthday… so expect a few celebratory surprises. 🥂🎂

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now:
W**e Club Members: $45
General Admission: $60
Kids (½ portion): $15

Come hungry. Come thirsty. Come ready to celebrate.
Sunday, October 18 | 12–3 PM | Ab Astris W**ery
Tickets at abastrisw**ery.com/events
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10/05/2026

October is Texas W**e Month, and we’re excited to celebrate right here in our own backyard. 🍷

Fredericksburg has played such an important role in the Texas w**e community, and we’d love to see our local friends at the Fredericksburg Food & W**e Festival Grand Tasting on Saturday, October 24!

As a thank-you to our Ab Astris community, we’ve got a special ticket code for members that brings you the same rate offered to Fredericksburg locals:

🎟️ Reach out to us at info@abastrisw**ery.com for a $25 off code on General Admission tickets!

The code is good through October 16, so grab your tickets and come raise a glass with us! Mike Nelson will also be participating in an education panel during the Grand Tasting.

📍 Fredericksburg, TX
📅 Saturday, October 24
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