The Sip – Season One Shows Its Time to Go Texan or Go Thirsty I exited the bright afternoon Austin street scene through a ruddy red door under a black awning. Not much else other […]
Texas Fine Wine: Four of Texas’s Most Distinguished Wineries in Houston at WST Dinner May 31 Boo! I’m not in town the weekend of May 31st, but hopefully you will be. You can attend an […]
Newsom Grape Day & Tempranillo Symposium: Five Things I Leaned About Texas Wine Last Friday was the annual gathering of grape growers and winemakers from around the state in Neal Newsom’s “Barn-atorium” surrounded by his […]
Grape Creek Vineyards Releases Euphoria: Texas Sparkling Wine A long time ago, I mused in the blog about Texans and their love for sparkling wines (click here). However, there have been darn few sparklers actually […]
Malbec World Day: Some Great Texas Malbecs, too! I must admit to being behind the curve. I didn’t acknowledging the worldwide celebration of Malbec wines (Malbec World Day) held on April 17th. I really have […]
Buffalo Gap W&F Summit: Guy Stout’s Tasting Spectacular Yesterday morning at 10 am, we were presented with a 21 wine rapid fire tasting prepared and presented by Guy Stout, Certified Master Sommelier, Corporate Director of Beverage […]
Texas High Plains Report: It’s Alive! It’s Alive! I just received a photo from a certain (and notable) viticulturist on the high plains. Like many that reside near him, he didn’t hold out much hope […]
7 Join the Fun at Bending Branch Winery Kentucky Derby Extravaganza Bob Young, John Rivenburgh and Jennifer Beckmann and the whole crew at Bending Branch Winery invite you to join them and other Texas wine […]
Dirk’s Vodka: The Spirit of Texas and Kiepersol – Going Against the Grain When I’ve had too many harvested Meyer lemons, I’ve made juice (frozen in cubes for later use). When I’ve had too many […]
2014 Lone Star International Wine Competition Entry Deadline is Coming Deadline is May 23, 2014 to Feature Your Wines in a Premier Wine Competition for All Winemakers in the 2014 Lone Star International Wine Competition […]