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Saint Tryphon Farm & Vineyards Celebrates Saint Tryphon, Patron of Grapegrowers with Sangiovese from His Namesake Texas Hill Country Winery.

August 17, 2023 admin 0

Out of the bottle and in the glass, this Sangiovese quickly shows its color and medium-plus density, and then releases its red cherry, dusty earth, green herbs and toasted oak aromas. It’s complex and I have even tasted it yet. On the palate it is crisp and lively, with clean acidity and flavors of dried red cherry, cola and a sauté of wild mushrooms. […]

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 […]

C.L. Butaud Tempranillo and Mourvèdre from Dirt to Bottle, Randy Hester’s Beauties in Black

March 30, 2023 admin 0

He strives to lift the Texas wine industry from the bottom up, from dirt to bottle, by partnering with Texas grape growers to produce world class wines as are the two wines before me in bottle clad only in their stealthy and unrevealing black labels. […]

Texas Davis Mountains AVA Tasting Stop: One Steak and Three Alta Marfa Tempranillos… Limestone, Sandstone and Volcanic

March 26, 2023 admin 0

Ever heard of Alta Marfa? I’m not surprised if you haven’t. I didn’t either until, in 2022, when I met up in Fredericksburg with friend, Mason wine grower and winemaker Dan McLaughlin (Robert Clay Vineyards) […]

Messina Hof Winery Estate’s Vintage House Restaurant Proves Youthful with Its Newly Revamped Menu

March 13, 2023 admin 0

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™. […]

At The Edge of the Pedernales I Came to Find a Truly Fine and Rare Wine: English Newsom Cellars 2021 Texas High Plains Picardan

March 9, 2023 admin 0

Don’t know about Picardan? Don’t worry… just read on. Recently, we were staying at the Resort at Fredericksburg in a Tiny House B&B, one of many situated there, on the shore of the Pedernales just […]

Wine Drinking in Texas: Bordeaux Blancs, The Lesser Appreciated Bordeaux, but Excellent Sweet-Spicy Pairings for Texas Cuisine

March 2, 2023 admin 1

Let’s not forget the whites made from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon for both dry and sweet wines.They offer a lot for Texas Wine drinkers. […]

Sign up Now for the Hill Country Wineries Spring 2023 Wine & Wildflower Journey – Self-Guided Passport Event – March 27 to April 21

February 27, 2023 admin 0

Participants can visit up to four wineries per day and receive a 15% discount on three bottle purchases. […]

Gulf Coast Tasting Stop at Newsom Vineyards at The Empty Glass, Tomball Depot: Part 1 – Some Excellent New ‘White’ Wines

February 24, 2023 admin 2

When I think of Newsom Vineyards, my first thought is of well-structured red wines. On this tasting stop at the Newsom Vineyards tasting room in Tomball (104 Market Street), I did taste some excellent reds […]

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. […]

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