Tag Archives: Coonawarra
Texas Vineyard Scenes – Splendor in the Vines
Texas Vineyard Scenes – Splendor in the Vines Texas Hill Country AVA View, Central Texas: The Vineyard at Florence (www.thevineyardatflorence.com) “The southwest wine traveler reaps the benefits, not just of the natural beauty of the area, but of a local industry with vintners and other professionals who are world-savvy, educated, and widely experienced, but who [...]
Sienna Sip and Stroll: Pinot Gringos and All Their “Trick Wines”
Sienna Sip and Stroll: Pinot Gringos and All Their “Trick Wines” Entry 2 from the Grand Wine and Food Affair I was aware at the Grand Wine and Food Affair’s grand tasting held the previous evening that summer was arriving in the Houston area. It came with a big wet clap of thunder while I [...]
Know Your Terroir – Can you Name Them? The Answers
Know Your Terroir – Can you Name Them? The Answers The last two blog posts tested your knowledge of the famous terroirs of the wine world. The correct answers are as follows: 1 – Mendoza, Argentina 2 – Coonawarra, Australia 3 – Priorat, Spain 4 – Tuscany, Italy 5 – Châteauneuf-du-Pâpe, France 6 – Rutherford, [...]
VintageTexas Surpasses 10,000 Readers
VintageTexas Wine Blog Surpasses 10,000 Readers and 32,000 Page Views per Month…. VintageTexas State of the Texas Wine Blog Report – by Russ Kane As many of you know, back in July 2008 I started my VintageTexas Blog Project at http://VintageTexas.com/blog. I originally viewed this as a writing exercise in preparation for a book project. [...]
Write Off the Vine – Texas Wine News: January 17, 2009
Write Off the Vine – Texas Wine News: January 17, 2009 PROVENCAL WINE LUNCHEON: THIS SUNDAY, January 18th 11am at Mirabelle. The Wine and Food Foundation of Texas Mirabelle Restaurant – Austin, Texas with Christine Chapot, Owner / Chef Jardin de Bacchus- Tavel – Provence (www.jardindebacchus.fr and www.provence-escapade.fr) GREAT VALUE! $35 (all inclusive of tip/tax). [...]
