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Texas Native Grapes: Know Them, Grow Them… Cherish Their Worldwide Legacy – Part 1

In the wild, grapes can hang on the vine between June and October, and in some cases, can remain on the vine into winter.  They are moisture and sugar laden and an energy-rich food. Native grapes like European varieties can be consumed by wildlife & humans. Their juice provides a refreshing drink, pleasing jellies and jams, and can also be fermented to make wine. The taste of native grapes varies from what you might expect from European wine grapes, but their role in viticulture is important especially today in Texas. […]

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New in April 2023: The Specialist of Texas Wine Advanced Certification Course (Level 2) – “The Deep Dive” – Register Now!

Lead photo – Dr. Bob Young, owner Bending Branch Winery. The Advanced Course extends the series of classes that were initiated in Level 1 but features more in-depth information on the wine regions of Texas, their characteristics, and their unique wines and styles.  Your instructor, who is also the course developer, is Dr. Russ Kane of VintageTexas.com. […]