Wine, Chocolate, and an Afternoon You'll Never Forget

Three Unique Ways to Experience 
Chocolate and Wine Perfection In the Heart of Fredericksburg

Skip the crowded Main Street tasting rooms. Experience something you can't get anywhere else in the United States.

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Featured in Texas Monthly with 4.9⭐ from 100+ reviews

Featured in Texas Monthly with 4.9⭐ from 100+ reviews

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Chocolate & Confectionery Masterclass

Join us for a hands-on masterclass where you’ll learn the techniques of tempering and enrobing chocolate, and craft decadent caramel popcorn using professional equipment. This unique class is perfect for anyone eager to experience the art of chocolate making and confectionery in an engaging, expert-led setting - and you get to experience the factory floor! 

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Customer Favorite

Premiere Wine & Chocolate Experience

Experience the magic that earned recognition from Texas Monthly. Our Premiere Wine & Chocolate Experience delivers something you won't find anywhere else. It represents the ultimate chocolate and wine tasting in the United States with 100's of 5-star reviews.

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Artisan Wine & Chocolate Experience

Book your table online for Fredericksburg’s most beloved chocolate and wine tasting experience. While walk-ins are welcome and can reserve upon arrival, booking ahead guarantees your spot—tables fill up fast during busy times. It’s the easiest way to enjoy a curated selection of gourmet chocolates, crafted right in our factory viewable through our windows.

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The Premiere Wine & Chocolate Experience

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For the next 90 minutes, you'll journey through carefully paired wines from our own DKM Cellars portfolio, each matched with handcrafted chocolates and confections that highlight unique flavor combinations you never knew existed.

This isn't Just a Tasting—it's An Unforgettable Immersion 
Into the Art of Chocolate and Wine.

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"This is one of the most unique chocolate and wine events in America. Chocolatiers who know how to perfectly pair wine with chocolate. Simply amazing." - Recent Premiere Experience Graduate

Highlighted by Texas Monthly, the Premiere Wine & Chocolate Experience is truly unique and unforgettable and is one of the most unique chocolate and wine events in the United States.

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Guests are welcomed into our upstairs tasting room and begin with brittles, chocolate, and our signature cocoa nib–covered goat cheese drizzled with Texas honey, alongside the customer favorite, our "Wall of Bacon." 

 

A member of our chocolatier team guides you through the art of chocolate making, leads a wine and chocolate tasting, and shares an insider’s perspective on the factory, visible through expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. 

 

Guests enjoy wines from DKM Cellars’ exclusive portfolio, as well as selections from our wine partners, paired with artisan chocolate and a variety of European-style and American chocolates and confections—all within a thoughtfully curated 90-minute tasting experience.

Chocolate & Confectionery Masterclass

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Dive into a world of decadent delights with our exclusive factory floor experience:

The Chocolate & Confectionery Masterclass inside the 
Hill Country Chocolate Factory

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Limited to just 10 guests, this intimate experience guides you through the bean-to-bar chocolate-making process, highlighting ethical sourcing, cacao evaluation, and the art of chocolate tempering right on our factory floor. You’ll enjoy a live, hands-on session—enrobing chocolates using our state-of-the-art equipment and making Hill Country Chocolate’s signature gourmet caramel popcorn. The grand finale is a wine reception in our upstairs tasting room, complete with wine, cheese, and chocolate. 

This Experience lasts approximately 90 minutes.

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Our master chocolatiers will teach you the professional techniques we use every day—from the precise art of chocolate tempering to the smooth coating process of enrobing. You'll learn the secrets behind creating perfect chocolate confections right alongside our working equipment.

 

But here's where it gets even better—you don't just learn, you create. Roll up your sleeves for the grand finale as we teach you to make Hill Country Chocolate's legendary gourmet caramel popcorn using our signature recipe.

 

Then we'll escort you to our private upstairs tasting room for a wine reception featuring perfectly paired wines, artisanal cheeses, and of course, the chocolate confections you just learned about.

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The Artisan Wine & Chocolate Experience

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Our Artisan Wine & Chocolate Tasting delivers exactly what you're craving—expertly curated artisanal 

chocolates matched with wines that bring out every nuance of flavor. 

Settle into our tasting room with expansive factory views 
and let your taste buds guide the journey.

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Enjoy a curated selection of our artisanal chocolates and perfectly paired wines while overlooking the chocolate-making process through our expansive windows. This self-guided, concise experience blends education with indulgence, ideal for a brief yet memorable exploration of fine chocolates and wines.

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This Experience features a curated selection of chocolates and wine, accompanied by a brief introduction to each. Please note that it does not include a guided presentation by one of our chocolatiers. If you would like a more immersive event with one of our expert chocolatiers, we invite you to explore our Premiere Wine & Chocolate Experience or our Chocolate & Confectionery Masterclass. Enhancements such as our Wall of Bacon or charcuterie board are available as optional upgrades and can be added in advance when booking your reservation. 

This Experience lasts approximately 60 minutes. 

This is chocolate education at its finest—intimate, hands-on, and absolutely delicious.

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Pure indulgence meets perfect pairings:

Each chocolate and wine pairing comes with tasting notes that reveal the story behind every bite and sip. Watch our chocolatiers craft tomorrow's confections through floor-to-ceiling windows while you discover how the right wine transforms chocolate into something extraordinary.

Want to elevate your tasting?

Add our famous Wall of Bacon or a full charcuterie board when you book—the perfect complement to your chocolate and wine adventure.

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Looking for more hands-on learning?

Our Premiere Wine & Chocolate Experience and Chocolate & Confectionery Masterclass include personal chocolatier instruction for deeper exploration.

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This intimate 60-minute experience is ideal for anyone who loves exploring exceptional flavors without the fuss.

The Hill Country Chocolate Experience

What Awaits You:

A genuine chocolate factory (not a retail demo)

Create confections alongside working chocolatiers

Wine reception in our private tasting room

Artisanal cheese and chocolate pairings

Take home what you create

Perfect For:

Couples seeking something beyond dinner and drinks

Groups celebrating special moments

Wine lovers ready for their next discovery

Anyone who appreciates craftsmanship over mass production

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Investment: Starting at $35 per person

Premium experiences from $89 to $125

 Limited to 10 guests per session

Saturday Sessions Typically Book 2 Weeks Out

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Join 10,000+ Guests Who've Discovered 
Texas Hill Country Magic

★★★★★ 4.9/5 stars • 100+ Google Reviews • Featured in Texas Monthly

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frequently asked questions

Can I just walk in without a reservation?

Absolutely! Chocolate and wine tasting is available in our retail factory location on a first-come, first-serve basis. However, seating isn't guaranteed, so we recommend booking an experience for the full Hill Country Chocolate adventure.

Are children welcome?

We love families in our retail factory store! However, our reserved experience packages and upstairs tasting room are 21+ only to maintain the intimate wine and chocolate pairing atmosphere.

Will we be seated with other guests?

Yes, our experiences feature communal tables where you'll likely meet other chocolate and wine lovers - most guests tell us this makes the experience even more fun! If you'd prefer a private experience, just reach out to [info@hillcountrychocolate.com](mailto:info@hillcountrychocolate.com) and we'll work something out.

Can you accommodate food allergies?

Our menu changes daily based on what our chocolatiers are crafting, and we work with common allergens including soy, milk, wheat, eggs, peanuts, and tree nuts. Unfortunately, we can't modify our tasting menus. If you have severe allergies, please contact [info@hillcountrychocolate.com] (mailto:info@hillcountrychocolate.com) before booking to discuss whether our experiences are right for you.

Is the tasting room accessible?

Our tasting room is upstairs with beautiful factory floor views, but there's no elevator. If you need accommodations, please email [info@hillcountrychocolate.com](mailto:info@hillcountrychocolate.com) before booking and we'll find a solution.

Do online discount codes work for experiences?

Experience packages are priced separately from our retail store and most discount codes don't apply unless specifically noted in the offer. These nationally-recognized experiences are crafted to deliver exceptional value at every price point.

Ready to Create Your Chocolate Memory?

Choose the perfect experience for your taste:

Premiere Wine & Chocolate Experience

Texas Monthly featured • 90 minutes of pure indulgence

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Chocolate & Confectionery Masterclass

Hands-on learning • Limited to 10 guests

Book Factory Masterclass

Artisan Wine & Chocolate Experience

Perfect pairings • Intimate 60-minute experience

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Limited seating available • Experiences fill up quickly in peak season