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Wine Drinking in Texas… If you drive on Route 12 north of the city of Sonoma, California, look to the east and you’ll see Hamel Family Wines estate and vineyards against the backdrop of the […]
Note: Changes were made near the end of this blog to correct statements about the number of flash détente units operating in Texas and to note when and where they were commissioned. What’s this thing […]
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 […]
It is an understatement to say, at Ab Astris Winery, the food and wine pairing sessions are immersive experiences, both fun and educational. Furthermore, based on my recent visit, I can also say that they […]
Wine Drinking in Texas… The French region of Provence, while world-famous for its rosé wines, is less appreciated for the outstanding variety of its terroirs. The Côtes-de-Provence appellation alone spans six vast territories, running from […]
If you were in France and talked terroir with winegrowers there – for example in Burgundy, Wedding Oak Winery Winemaker Seth Urbanek says, “They will tell you that Pinot Noir at the top of the […]
Seth Urbanek, the winemaker at Wedding Oak Winery, said “I’ve been making wine for ten years. With three vintages here in Texas under my belt, I feel like I’ve got my sea legs under me.” […]
The exciting news in Texas (and particularly in the greater Houston-area) is, Messina Hof Winery just opened a new winery location in Richmond called Messina Hof Harvest Green Winery & Kitchen. As the newest member of […]
As National Wine Day approaches on May 25th, I visited with Messina Hof owners Paul Mitchell and Karen Bonarrigo at Messina Hof’s new Harvest Green Winery and Kitchen. As I mentioned in my previous blog […]
… 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 […]