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It All Started With A Gift

...and what a true gift it has been.


The owners of the winery near Austin, TX - Rising Sun Vineyard

From a gift of 50 vines, our grapes now spread over 5 beautiful acres.

It is our pleasure to share the fruits of that special gift with you.

Rising Sun is a family-owned vineyard in McDade, Texas, where creating exceptional wines of the highest quality is our passion. We are just an hour away from Austin, Texas. We take great pride in our long Basque heritage to create unique, beautiful wines from old country traditions in a lovely atmosphere with over 70 acres of Texas landscape. Join us and experience the most beautiful sunsets Bastrop County has to offer!

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Handcrafted Exceptional Wines

We offer a variety of handcrafted wines by an award-winning wine maker. Enjoy our sunrise whites, rose and sparkling rose, and our sunset reds on our porch or yours. We take great pride in our long Basque heritage in order to create unique, beautiful wines from old country traditions.

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Join Our Wine Club

The Rising Sun Vineyard Wine Club is a great way to meet new friends and try exciting wines. We invite you to become a member of our family. Members receive special perks like member-only events, access to pre-released wines, discounts, and best of all that special Wine Club shipment four times per year.

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Central Texas Winery Near Austin

If you're looking for a vineyard outside of the Texas Hill Country or near Austin, Texas, we are the winery for you! At Rising Sun Vineyard, gorgeous views, breathtaking sunsets, and 5 acres of grapes provide a beautiful backdrop for sipping wines on our porch or for your special event. With over 70 acres of rolling Texas landscape, we have plenty of space to kick back, relax, and enjoy the views. Check out our upcoming events to see what fun we have planned for you. We look forward to seeing you!

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"There aren’t enough words to describe how awesome this vineyard is, it is so well worth the drive! The owners are so friendly and really have something special going." Amanda M.
“Beautiful scenery, delicious wines, and friendly staff. Best way to enjoy the authentic Hill Country experience with outstanding wines, great company and breathtaking views.” Fernanda B.
“This place is a hidden gem in McDade, TX. The wine is a beautiful compilation of love and balance. The Temprano and Barbera, beautiful scenery, and company are worth the trip!” Audrey W..
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Upcoming Events

We have live music every Saturday from 4-7pm, Sundays from 2-5pm, and lots of fun events throughout the year like monthly food and wine pairing events, bingo, and more.

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It is our hope that you feel at home at Rising Sun. We can’t wait to see you soon when you need some fresh air to enjoy with our exceptional, handcrafted wines.