Texas history is rife with tales and legends, and some even indicate a special place for Champagne, the classic French sparkling wine. But, it is sometimes hard to know the difference between historical fact and […]
By and large, when the word “Tempranillo” is spoken, most wine-minds go immediately to the hearty red wines (vino tinto) of the Spanish Rioja or Texas High Plains wine regions. For today’s celebration, however, we […]
Many of us who have covered the wine industry for decades assume (often incorrectly) that wine consumers are familiar with all the various wine terms, wine regions, sub-regions and methods of fermentation that are assigned […]
As the song says, “‘Tis the season to be jolly.” And, this is the season that offers many opportunities to celebrate, and nothing adds to a celebration like fine sparkling wine. Perhaps, we should revised […]
Bending Branch Winery’s Sparkling Picpoul Blanc… When your interest is piqued, you want to follow up and learn more about whatever excited you. I think that this word is particularly apropos when it comes to discussing Picpoul (also spelled Piquepoul) Blanc, referred to by some by it’s nickname “Lip Stinger”. […]
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™. […]
Blanc de noir is a white wine made from a red grape, a technique you see all the time with Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier in Champagne, where base wines are blended in the creation of a single wine. It is more unusual when a winemaker decides to make a blanc de noir as a still wine. […]
Kyla (pronounced, “shoola”) means “chill” in the native tongue of sister-brother co-owners Julie and David Kuhlken’s Swedish relatives. […]
Great wines come from those that have mastered the skill of patience! […]
Love Cork Screw is the wine and lifestyle brand you bring to a game night with friends, the brand you introduce to board members at an annual gala, and the brand you experience for the first […]