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The Hottest Stories in Texas Wine – Summer 2025

September 12, 2025 admin 0

The hottest stories in Texas wine this month focus on the industry’s continued growth, it new and unique wineries, international alliances, innovation promoting Texas terroir, legal wins, and the successful harvests in 2024 and 2025. […]

Tannat

The Wineslinger Chronicles: I Just Finished My Last Bottle of Texas Heritage Vineyard 2020 Estate Tannat, But I’m Happy!

September 1, 2025 admin 0

Texas Heritage Vineyard’s Tannat has a complexity of the aromas, flavors and characteristics that create a very memorable tasting experience. These include blackberry, plum, and black raspberry, often complemented by rustic aged notes with hints of baking spice, cocoa and leather. […]

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. […]

Petite Sirah

Texas Wineslinger is in Georgia Now, But Still Drinking Texas Wine

July 2, 2025 admin 0

First off, believe it or not, I’m still drinking Texas wine, albeit in Georgia. Now from outside the state, I’m not finding Texas wines available in retail in the Metro Atlanta area. […]

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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 […]

Cinsault

Wedding Oak Winery Award-Winning Rosé and Red Wines are the Stars of Summer

July 9, 2024 admin 0

“There’s nothing more refreshing than a chilled glass of rosé wine on a hot summer day in Texas. Make award-winning Wedding Oak Winery Rosés the stars of your Texas summer,” says Mike McHenry, owner of […]

Blanc Du Bois

Favorite Texas Wines 2024 Edition – White and Red – From Facebook and Instagram Surveys

July 4, 2024 admin 0

Back in 2015, I did a survey of  favorite Texas white and red wines.  I recently found the images that showed the results from that survey. So, I decided to do it again. But, I […]

Petit Manseng

Bending Branch Winery: An Interesting Meet-Up Between Two Grapes: Tannat and Petit Manseng

July 1, 2024 admin 0

A fellow Texas Wine Blogger – Melanie Ofenloch (Dallas Wine Chick) recently explored Uruguayan Tannat on her blog. She attended a Tannat Masterclass webinar hosted by Peter Granoff MS and came away with an interesting […]

Mourvèdre

Dr. Russ Kane to Present his Levels 1 and 2 Specialist of Texas Wine Certification Course in June at Bending Branch Winery’s “Branch on High” Location in Comfort, Texas… Reserve your spot in class now!

May 21, 2024 admin 0

For the first time in many years, Dr. Russ Kane – who is often referred to as the “Man that wrote the book on Texas wine” – will be presenting his Specialist of Texas Wine […]

Cabernet Sauvignon

Texas Hill Country Wineries Tasting Stop: Hawk’s Shadow Where a Bad Boy Blend Comes with Good Views and Charm

February 4, 2024 admin 0

For starters, Hawk’s Shadow Winery is located near Dripping Springs in the Texas Hill Country, and yet is just 30 miles from downtown Austin. This is where owners Doug Reed, Tom Reed, and Chip Conklin […]

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