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15th Anniversary for VintageTexas Blog, The Longest-Running Texas Wine Blog & Five of My Favorite Posts

July 5, 2023 admin 0

I made an interesting comparison between what I called our Texas red sandy loam over porous caliche limestone and the coveted red sandy loam and limestone found in the Australian Coonawarra wine region that they called “Terra Rossa”. Literally the next day from half the world away, I received a comment to my blog coming back at me from seasoned wine critic Philip White who has written for Australia’s major newspapers and many magazines worldwide. White said that I had a bad case of “Coonawarra Envy” […]

New Live Specialist of Texas Certification Classes via Zoom: New Advanced Class Sold Out, and a New Level 1 Class Scheduled in May. Prepare to Take the Next Step

April 3, 2023 admin 0

… These classes with the certification authority from the Texas Wine School provide you enhanced Texas wine enjoyment through knowledge and historical insights with a real wine school certification. Nothing to sell you except wine […]

Black Spanish (Lenoir, Jacquez) Update: A Conundrum Still Persists – Please Help Solve the Mystery

March 20, 2023 admin 0

This blog post calls into question some remaining loose ends in the Black Spanish story. […]

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

February 22, 2023 admin 0

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. […]

Six Reasons to Take the Specialist of Texas Wine Level 1 Certification Course in February from Russ Kane

January 15, 2023 admin 0

In 2023, we have hit another milestone for my Specialist of Texas Wine Certification Course from Houston’s Texas Wine School. […]

News Flash: Spring 2023 Specialist of Texas Wine Certification Courses Scheduled and Include a New Advanced Certification Course!

December 21, 2022 admin 5

Welcome all Certified Specialists of Texas Wine (all 200 of you) and those that want to become certified. For all of you, Spring 2023 is going to bring special opportunities for instruction, education and advanced certification. […]

Fall Creek Vineyards 2021 ”Alamo” Cabernet Sauvignon to be Released Oct. 30th, and Supports the Restoration, Operation and Maintenance of the Alamo

October 23, 2022 admin 0

Fifth-generation Texas rancher, avid Texas historian, and co-founder of Fall Creek Vineyards Ed Auler wanted to make a special wine as a tribute to the brave souls who fought and gave their lives for the sake […]

Last Call for Fall 2022 Specialist of Texas Wine Certification Class: Learn Texas Wine from the Man Who Wrote the Book on It!

August 18, 2022 admin 0

This is the original and best Texas wine course. It is taught by Dr. Russell Kane, award-winning author and longest tenured Texas wine writer. […]

Hill Country Wineries Tasting Stop: Lewis Wines 2021 Chenin Blanc, Expect the Unexpected… Can you say Botrytis?

August 3, 2022 admin 0

Through the centuries, Chenin Blanc proved its worth by its flexibility, being made in a range of styles from dry and minerally to rich, honeyed and sweet, and also a sparkling wine. […]

New Specialist of Texas Wine Certification Class Scheduled for Mid-September this Year… Sign up now! See added News Flash on Level 2 STW Certification.

June 26, 2022 admin 0

Specialist of Texas Wine is a first-of-its-kind program offered by Dr. Russ Kane, Texas Wineslinger, and the Texas Wine School. […]

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