Our Story
Mahlon and Austin Kerr have been traveling internationally for more than 20 years. Their off-the-beaten-track style has taken them to some remarkable vineyards. With a palate for fine wines, they have always looked for quality that outperforms the price.
After moving to the Texas Hill Country 11 years ago, Mahlon began exploring the area, and laid down roots in Fredericksburg, TX. He felt the growing wine industry in Texas was missing something special, so he partnered with his brother Austin to open a new winery tasting room on Main Street.
After living in Asia and sourcing wines for the Chinese market for more than a decade, Austin had the skills to get the project in motion. Reuniting again in Fredericksburg, they can’t wait to welcome you to their world of wine!
After opening our Main Street tasting room 2 years ago, Mahlon and Austin have done it again with their new Vineyard location in Hye, TX. Located in a 100 year old farmhouse close to the Hye Post Office, we welcome you to take in our newest endeavor. Open to the public March 15th, 2024 we hope that you will come and experience the vines while enjoying a glass of one of our award winning wines.
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For the full story of our journey to wine and settling in the Texas Hill Country, check out our Podcast interview on the Spill the Wine Show.
Why Coordinates?
The name comes from Austin’s journey to South Africa sourcing wines for China. We were traveling in the wine lands just outside of Stellenbosch trying to find a sixth generation family vineyard. We got hopelessly lost. No road signs exist in this part of the world. When we called the winemaker for help finding our way. He replied:
“When you’re this far off the beaten track, you just have to go by the coordinates.”
We bring this philosophy to Coordinates Vineyards. Finding places so remote, unique and wonderfully special, that you just can’t get there without the coordinates. Luckily for you, we’re doing all the work. Come relax in our covered outdoor grape arbor and explore our world of wine.
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An Interview with Coordinates Vineyards Co-owner, Austin Kerr
Nestled at 417 E Main Street Fredericksburg, TX, you’ll find a historic blacksmith building, home to the beautiful tasting room of Coordinates Vineyards. Founded in 2021,Coordinates Vineyards is new to Texas, but the co-owners and brothers, Austin and Mahlon Kerr, are wine industry veterans. Austin and Mahlon have been traveling internationally for more than 20 years. Their off-the-beaten-track style has taken them to some remarkable vineyards. With a palate for fine wines, they have always looked for quality that outperforms the price.
Austin’s experience in wine dates back over 10 years. Austin was teaching in Taiwan when he started a company that imported South African wines into the booming Chinese wine market. For the next seven years, the company grew until COVID hit and importing wines to China came to a screeching halt…