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The Wineslinger Chronicles: Winemaker Kim McPherson’s Impact Has Had a Big Effect on Texas Wine

July 27, 2025 admin 0

Sometimes people think that we’re just assholes, all bitter and cynical, when we talk about it. That’s just not the case. I’m just not telling you that it’s going to be all fun, but I am telling you the truth. It’s still hard work here, but I have proven that good Texas wines can be made (in Texas) at an affordable price. […]

grape growing

The Wineslinger Chronicles: A New Texas Wine Industry Emerges

July 20, 2025 admin 0

Texas vineyards and wineries now appear to be able to grow what was called the “Rolls Royce of Grapes”, European Vitis vinifera, and make their wines and widely market them like they did in California. […]

Cabernet Franc

The Wineslinger Chronicles: Honestly Good Wine at Frogtown Cellars in Northern Georgia

July 12, 2025 admin 0

We found out that it is an understatement to say that Craig Kritzer at Frogtown Cellars is an outspoken leader in promoting Dahlonega Plateau AVA’s fine wine growing and winemaking. […]

Fun Food and Wine

Invitation: Texas Winegrowers Tasting Event on This October 6th

September 18, 2024 admin 0

Texas Wine Growers, a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the integrity of Texas wine is hosting a one-of-a-kind tasting celebrating the coming launch of a brand new American  Viticultural Area (AVA) in the Texas […]

Bordeaux

Wine-Food Pairing Class at Cabernet Grill: Texas Terroir Versus the Classic Rules of Wine and Food Pairing – It’s Time We Make Our Own Rules!

September 3, 2024 admin 0

If you have not already enjoyed dinner at Chef Ross Burtwell’s Cabernet Grill Restaurant, it’s something that you really need to get on your calendar for your next visit to Fredericksburg, Texas. It encompasses luscious […]

Great Places & People

Under New Ownership, Longtime Texas Hills Vineyard Introduces New Wines and Wine Clubs

August 15, 2024 admin 0

Text and photos below provided by Kristen O’Brien, Public Relations Manager Big Thirst Marketing: Texas Hills Vineyard, originally founded by Gary and Kathy Gilstrap in 1995, was purchased by entrepreneurial brothers Jim and John Mueller […]

grape growing

Winemaker Van Johnson of Wedding Oak Winery Gives His “Inside Perspective” on Harvest 2024

August 15, 2024 admin 0

Comments below from Wedding Oak Winery’s winemaker Van Johnson were provided by, Jennifer Swanson, Public Relations Manager, BIG THIRST MARKETING: The 2024 wine harvest season is underway for Wedding Oak Winery in Texas, and we’re […]

Culinary Delights

Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival Announces ‘Preview Week’ Coming Up in July

June 24, 2024 admin 0

In advance of the 2024 Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival, the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce has released the official schedule of events for the first-ever ‘Preview Week,’ slated to take place from July 22nd – […]

Culinary Delights

How to Cool Off with the Perfect Summer Cocktail Brunch

May 28, 2024 admin 0

From The Texas Department of Agriculture, Uncorked Texas Wines…  Summer is when Texas shines the brightest, and it’s just around the corner. Amongst the many treasures found here, Texas is home to over 500 award-winning […]

Conferences and Seminars

The Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Features Live Online Presentation by Dr. Russ Kane, “From Missionaries to Visionaries: The Historical Story of Texas Wines”

May 10, 2024 admin 0

As part of the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission’s 25th Anniversary celebration in 2021, a series of virtual events where launched aimed at bringing interesting history programming to your home. This series of free […]

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