Still to this day, the RUMOR PERSISTS that Texas wineries are not making “REAL TEXAS” wines, choosing instead to simply relabel wines or use grapes from west coast winegrowing regions. There is a SECOND RUMOR […]
If you’ve been anywhere around Texas wines for the past 15 years or so, either at the winery or in just about any major supermarket you’ve seen Becker Vineyards “Claret – Le Trois Dames”. For many years, this was my “gateway” Texas wine for people that ask me for a suggestion and wanted something they could easily find locally. […]
in the 1980s, Neal and Janice Newsom started growing grapes on family property in Plains, TX, up on the Texas High Plains. Neal started growing Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and convinced his father to do the same, and thus, a legend in Texas grape growing was started. […]
This Malbec from Bending Branch Winery tops off my list for its overall drinkability and enjoyment. In a close second in 2022, I’m most impressed with the growing and winemaking efforts of Dan McLaughlin at his Robert Clay Vineyards in Mason. […]
Both of these Spicewood and Pedernales wines are made for outdoor gatherings and alfresco dinning this Fall. […]
Join Texas Fine Wine “Talk and Tastes” on Oct. 13th and Dec. 8th Texas Fine Wine – which includes Bending Branch Winery, Duchman Family Winery, Pedernales Cellars and Spicewood Vineyards – announces new wine releases to kick off […]
great place to sit and sip while taking in the view, the afternoon breezes, and on Saturdays a variety of music […]
In 2018, the Jones family – seven siblings and their parents – acquired a location on Route 290 east of Fredericksburg for their new Slate Theory Winery and Vineyards. Their immediate neighbor Grape Creek Vineyards […]
Malbec powerhouse doubles performance over five years to assume top position in global value Bodega Trivento is now the world’s top Argentine wine brand following a 2020 report from global consulting firm IWSR Drinks Market Analysis. Founded in […]
… and producing some excellent wines. Burklee Hill Vineyards with its bistro-tasting room located in downtown Lubbock is not far from other well-known Lubbock-based wineries like McPherson Cellars and just a bit farther away, Llano […]