If you’ve been anywhere around Texas wines for the past 15 years or so, either at the winery or in just about any major supermarket you’ve seen Becker Vineyards “Claret – Le Trois Dames”. For many years, this was my “gateway” Texas wine for people that ask me for a suggestion and wanted something they could easily find locally. […]
This season, Bending Branch Winery will have its largest harvest to date, bringing in more than 30 grape varieties from over 30 vineyards for Bending Branch and custom crush clients. Bending Branch received its first fruit – Blanc du Bois – on July 8th. Bending Branch Vineyard Manager Melvin Mendez hand harvested the Blanc du Bois to be crafted as a Floc de Gascogne-style sweet aperitif wine. […]
The Fall Creek Vineyards 2021 Lescalo Rosé follows the release of their Lescalo Chenin Blanc introduced in 2020. This Rosé is produced and bottled at 9.8% alcohol by volume and made in response to the increasing demand from people who want to enjoy a full-flavored wine while maintaining a healthy focus by tempering alcohol consumption. […]
Just in time for spring, Messina Hof Winery’s Vintage House welcomes guests to try its revamped menu, that continues the tradition of its renowned Vineyard Cuisine™. […]
Southeast Louisiana, only a short drive away. It’s a cuisine-rich country that seems to come from half the world away, but it’s actually just next door! […]
This Malbec from Bending Branch Winery tops off my list for its overall drinkability and enjoyment. In a close second in 2022, I’m most impressed with the growing and winemaking efforts of Dan McLaughlin at his Robert Clay Vineyards in Mason. […]
In Texas, Mourvèdre is a rapidly rising star with plantings in both the centrally located Texas Hill Country AVA and in the more northern Texas High Plains. […]
The virtuosity of Texas Rosé wines is incredible […]
Wedding Oak Winery , in San Saba, Texas, was awarded a double gold medal and a 97-point score for its 2021 Castanet rosé at the 2022 Experience Rosé Wine Competition. Held May 4th – 5th, 2022, the 2022 […]
The Texas Hill Country Wineries are spectacular, interesting and fun, and believe it or not, they are attracting one million annual visitors. In this and once a week on VintageTexas.com, we are going to take […]